Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC50121
CRICOS Code:
107502M
Qualification Level:
Diploma
Course Area:
Education Studies
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 14,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Monthly
Course Overview
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Our childcare courses and qualifications are nationally recognised and delivered from our Windsor campus in Sydney, NSW.
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.
Through this diploma, you will develop the requisite skills and experience to work within the childcare and early childhood education industry. These include:
- Supporting inclusion and diversity
- Supporting children’s health, safety and wellbeing
- Nurturing babies and toddlers
- Developing positive and respectful relationships with children
- Using an approved learning framework to guide practice
- Supporting the holistic learning and development of children
- Providing experiences to support children’s play and learning
- Supporting children to connect with the natural environment
- Observing children to inform practice
- Encouraging understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people's cultures
- Meeting legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
- Working effectively in children’s education and care
- Identifying and responding to children and young people at risk
- Providing First Aid in an education and care setting
- Participating in workplace health and safety
Course Structure
12 core units and 3 elective units are required for the award of the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Core Units
- CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
- CHCECE031 Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
- CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers
- CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
- CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
- CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children
- CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
- CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
- CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
- CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people's cultures
- CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
- CHCECE056 Work effectively in children’s education and care
- CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective Units
- BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
- CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
- CHCMGT003 Lead the work team
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Have completed an equivalent secondary schooling level of a Higher School Certificate (year 12 in Australian schools) or can demonstrate suitable work or life experience. |
| Minimum Age to Apply | Students must be 18 years of age or older. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
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Career Opportunities
Successful completion of the CHC30121 Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care can lead to a range of potential career opportunities including:
- Early Childhood Educator
- Room Leader
- Nominated Supervisor/Second in Charge
- Service Director/Centre Director
Internship or Work Placements
Students will complete 288 hours of work placement. Placements will be in an accredited childcare facility. New Era Institute (NEI) has agreements with workplaces to provide suitable placements for students. Students are encouraged to look for their childcare centres to complete their practical.