Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
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
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 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 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
Elective Units:
BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans