Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Provider:
Course Code:
CHC50121
CRICOS Code:
108579D
Qualification Level:
Diploma
Course Area:
Education Studies
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 12,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Semesterly

Course Overview

This course provides comprehensive training for early childhood education and care services that is applicable in a broad range of work environments. This course will prepare you for a role within childcare education. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff.
You’ll develop skills in providing activities and care to children, with an emphasis on play-based learning. You’ll learn to facilitate learning and play in order to enable children to achieve developmental outcomes.

Course Structure

The following 15 units of competency are required to complete this course:

Core Units:

  1. CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
  2. CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning
  3. CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families
  4. CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
  5. CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
  6. CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
  7. CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
  8. CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
  9. CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
  10. CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
  11. CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  12. BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness

Elective Units:

  1. CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice ECEC
  2. BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans
  3. BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Minimum Age to Apply iLearn Oz will only enrol students who are over 18 years of age at commencement of their course.

Academic Entry Requirements

To enter this qualification, applicants should:

  • Have successfully completed an equivalent of Australian year 12 or secondary studies in applicant’s home country.
  • Hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)

International students must demonstrate English language proficiency with minimum score of IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic), or equivalent. 


The test must have been taken no more than two years before you apply for iLearn Oz Courses.

English Language Requirements Alternatively, students can provide an evidence that:
  • They have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States; or
  • Within two years of their application, they have successfully completed a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate III or higher level qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework in Australia.

Career Opportunities

This qualification will prepare you for roles such as:

  • Children’s Services Co-ordinator
  • Family Day Care Co-ordinator
  • Early Childhood Teacher

Internship or Work Placements

The students are required to undertake at least 280 hours of work placement in a regulated education and care service to complete the requirements of this qualification. iLearn Oz will arrange work placement for students at an approved childcare centre and location suitable for students. Students are required to completed assessment tasks and maintain a logbook throughout the placement

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