Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC50121
CRICOS Code:
109062C
Qualification Level:
Diploma
Course Area:
Education Studies
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Course Fees:
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Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
4 times a year
Course Overview
This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Educators at this level are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations. They use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other educators.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
Course Structure
The following units are included in this course and all are required for the award of the qualification. There are 15 units of competency in total, which include 12 core units and 3 elective units.
12 CORE UNITS
- BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
- CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
- CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
- CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
- CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care system
- CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
- CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
- CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning
- CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
- CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
- CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
3 ELECTIVE UNITS
- CHCECE053 Respond to grievances and complaints about the service
- BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Be at least 18 years of age. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Have completed study of Year 12 or equivalent. Hold either a CHC30121 Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Proof of English language proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent |
Pathway
- EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE PACKAGE
Career Opportunities
Early childhood educator
Lead educator
Early childhood director
Internship or Work Placements
Work Placement: 280 hours