Humanability is undertaking a detailed review of the skills, knowledge, and training needs of the early childhood education and care (ECEC) workforce. Proposed changes to the Certificate III and Diploma qualifications are now ready for consultation with the sector, representing a significant opportunity to strengthen the foundation on which our workforce is built.
At Gowrie, we are very supportive of the proposed changes. We teach both qualifications and are committed to ensuring our new students are job-ready as they complete their Certificate III, and that Diploma students are supported to take that next important step in their career.
What’s Being Proposed?
The review introduces new units of competency and a shift toward outcome-based assessment standards. The changes have been driven by the following considerations:
- More focus on child development knowledge and its application in practice
- Coverage of play pedagogy including nature play, creative arts, language and literature, and STEM
- Closer alignment with sector benchmarks including the National Quality Standard (NQS) and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Less reliance on services to assess learners
- Better integration of First Nations histories, knowledges, perspectives and cultures
- Inclusion around disability, developmental delay and autism
- Contemporary trauma-informed approaches
- Child safety and harm prevention knowledge
- Greater accessibility for all learners
- Better representation of cultural and social diversity
- A place-based and sustainability ethos
Have Your Say
Consultation workshops have commenced across Australia, with sessions being held both online and in person throughout May. Humanability is seeking to understand current challenges, gaps, opportunities and potential solutions to ensure ECEC qualifications remain fit for purpose. Find out more about the workshops and how to provide feedback on the Humanability website.
Study With Gowrie
If you know someone ready to begin their ECEC career, we are still accepting applications for our next Certificate III (CHC31025) cohort until mid-May, with our next class commencing on Wednesday 24th June. Apply here.
Gowrie classes are held weekly at The Harbour, our Exceeding-rated service in Docklands, where students are immersed in high-quality practice from day one. Supported by our experienced trainers, students learn, observe, and translate theory into practice in a rich and authentic early childhood environment.
Gowrie Victoria RTO ID: 3900
