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CHC50125 

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

CRICOS CODE: 118603D
Duration
76 weeks
Delivery
20 hours per week of classroom-based learning
Work Placement
280 hours total of work placement.
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Overview

This qualification reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services. In doing so they work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff.

Duration/Delivery

Duration
76 weeks
Delivery
20 hours per week of classroom-based learning
Work Placement
280 hours total of work placement.

Entry Requirements

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold:

  • CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

OR

  • CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Alternatively, individuals may hold:

  • An Australian diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

OR

  • An Australian diploma or certificate III in Children’s Services.

AND

  • Demonstrate at least 12 months of cumulative employment (full-time equivalent) within the last 5 years in a regulated education and care service in Australia, supported by verifiable evidence.

OR

  • Hold the CHCSS00147 Entry into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

All students:

  • Are over the age of 18
  • Complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy, Digital [LLND] assessment to demonstrate that they have the required level of LLND skills required by the course.
  • Demonstrating an interest in, knowledge of, and suitability for work as an early childhood education and care educator
  • Demonstrate the level of maturity required to be responsible in the early childhood education and care sector

Further Information – International Students

This course is available to international students who are able to provide evidence that they:

  • Meet the English proficiency requirements with a valid IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with no score below 5.5 in any band, or PTE Academic score of 47 with no score of 39 in each section.
  • Are suitable for entry via an interview (online or in person) as part of the course selection process.
  • It is a condition of entry that upon acceptance, students provide evidence of having an Australian Student Visa [subclass 500].

 

Additional Work Placement requirements:

  • Have a Working with Children Check [WWCC]
  • Have a National Criminal Police Check
  • Updated Vaccination Record
  • Have a reasonable level of fitness to cope with the physical demands of working with young children, including standing, lifting, bending, twisting, and reaching
  • Are physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy to respond appropriately to the needs and wellbeing of children

Units of Competency

 

Code Title Core / Elective
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness Core
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children Core
CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing Core
CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service Core
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children Core
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children Core
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning Core
CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum Core
CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations Core
CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families Core
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice Core
CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity Elective
BSBTWK503 Manage meetings Elective
CHCECE053 Respond to grievances and complaints about the service Elective

Career Outcomes

Childcare AssistantRoom LeaderEarly Childhood EducatorEarly Childhood CoordinatorEducation Leader

Fees

FeesDomestic StudentInternational Student
Enrolment Fee$450$450
Materials Fee$550$550
Tuition Fee$6,000$15,000
Total$7,000$16,000

Education Pathway

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education with the following courses:

  • Bachelor of Early Education (Early Childhood)
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