Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC50121
CRICOS Code:
111553K
Qualification Level:
Diploma
Course Area:
Education Studies
Duration:
104-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Parramatta, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 24,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
10 intakes per 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.
Course Structure
This course requires the completion of 16 units of competency including 14 core units and 2 elective units.
- CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning
- CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
- CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
- CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
- CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
- CHCECE053 Respond to problems and complaints about the service
- CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
- CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
- BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
- CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
- CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
- CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families
- CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
- CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Academic Entry Requirements |
OR
Students must provide academic evidence of satisfactory completion of Year 12 or equivalent. |
| Minimum Age to Apply | Students must be over 18 years of age |
| 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
- Child Care Centre Manager / Director
- Family Day Care Provider
- Early Childhood Team Leader
- Family Day Care Coordinator
- Playgroup Coordinator
- Early Childhood Educator
- Assistant Director in an Early Learning Centre
- Preschool Assistant
- Nanny
Internship or Work Placements
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.