Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Provider:

Bedford College

Course Code:

CHC50121

CRICOS Code:

107016C

Qualification Level:

Diploma

Course Area:

Education Studies

Duration:

52-Week

Study Mode:

Full Time

Location:

Norwest, New South Wales, Australia

Course Fees:

AUD 13,000 Per Course

Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Target:

International

Intake:

February, April, July, October

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Course Overview

Bedford College offers nationally recognised courses in Early Childhood Education. For almost two decades, these courses have been leading students to real employment outcomes. The qualifications offered at Bedford are taught by industry-experienced teachers who each have their own specialisation.

These specialisations broaden the learning experience for students and open their minds to new possibilities. Bedford is, indeed, respected as one of Australia’s leading providers of training in Early Childhood Education.

Course Structure

This qualification has the following 15 units of competency:

Core Units

CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
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 an education and care service
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform learning
CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
CHCECE050 Work in partnership with families to provide and promote appropriate education and care for children

Elective Units

HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
CHCECE053 Respond to grievances and complaints about the service
CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements	A minimum of an Australian High School Certificate or have graduated from high school in your country. Additionally the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care requires a prerequisite of Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Minimum Age to Apply	Students must be at least 18 years if age at the time on enrollment.

Admission Requirements

Academic Entry Requirements

A minimum of an Australian High School Certificate or have graduated from high school in your country.

Additionally the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care requires a prerequisite of Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Minimum Age to Apply

Students must be at least 18 years if age at the time on enrollment.

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)	Bedford College requires a current minimum IELTS test score of 5.5 or equivalent.

Pathway

Certificate III+ Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Career Opportunities

Possible career opportunities include full-time employment in roles such as:

Early Childhood Educator
Childcare Assistant
Family Day Care Educator
Out of School Hours (OOSH) Assistant
Special Learning Support Officer (SLSO)
Teacher’s Aide
Tutor
Au Pair
Children’s Services Coordinator
Centre Director

Internship or Work Placements

Diploma students have a minimum of 280 mandatory practicum placement hours. Early Childhood Education and Care students will undertake their practicum placements in a registered Child Care Centre.

Please Note: A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for undertaking practicum placement.