To complete this course, students must satisfactorily complete 160 hours of supervised work placement with an approved early childhood education and care service. Students must also complete an Auctus Work Placement Record during their placement.
Students are encouraged to arrange their own vocational placement with a local early childhood education and care service where possible. This allows students to gain experience within their local community and may provide greater flexibility during placement.
If a student is unable to secure a placement independently, Auctus will provide support by liaising with industry partners and early childhood education and care services to assist in identifying and arranging a suitable placement opportunity. The Auctus Placement Coordinator will guide students throughout the placement process and provide the necessary information and support.
Please note that vocational placements are generally unpaid.
Placement Requirements
Before commencing vocational placement, students must:
- Hold a current National Police Check
- Hold a current Working with Children Check
- Hold a current driver’s licence
- Complete the required Child Protection Training:
- Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) Training or Child Safe Environments Training (Through Their Eyes)
- National Child Safety Training through Geccko
Students cannot commence vocational placement until all required checks and training have been completed and verified.
Additional Service Requirements
Individual placement services may also require students to:
- Provide evidence of required vaccinations
- Have access to reliable transport
- Complete any required orientation and comply with the placement service’s policies and workplace health and safety requirements
Students undertaking placement must be entered into the National Early Childhood Worker Register by the placement service’s approved provider or nominated supervisor.
Important Information
- Placement availability: Placement availability cannot be guaranteed and depends on service capacity, student availability and completion of all placement requirements. Students must meet the placement service’s rostering requirements and attend all scheduled shifts.
- Placement approval: All placements must be approved by the Auctus Placement Coordinator before commencement. A placement agreement will be signed by Auctus, the placement service and the student.
- Placement commitment: Once a placement agreement has been signed, students are expected to attend as agreed unless there are extenuating circumstances. Supporting evidence may be required. If a student fails to commence as scheduled and Auctus must reorganise the placement, the student may be charged a fee of up to $500.
