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.
You can apply for the recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (Credit and/or Recognition of Prior Learning). The granting of Credit or RPL may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course. Please refer to our ‘International Student Handbook’ for more details.
Course Structure
Students must complete the following units of competency:
Core:
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
Electives:
BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | 18 years of age or above at the time of enrolment |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Must have completed year 12 or equivalent. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | IELTS overall band score 5.5 or more, or equivalent accredited English language test. |
Career Opportunities
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support is a course suitable for international students who are seeking to pursue a career in the early childhood education and care sector. Potential employment options for the individuals who obtain a CHC30113 are in various roles in an Early Childhood Education and Care setting and elsewhere such as Early Childhood Educator, Education Leader, Child Development or Support Officer, Family Day-care Coordinator, Nominated Supervisor, Director or Centre Manager.
Students who complete this course may also wish to continue their education into higher education qualification such as graduate diploma or undergraduate in different areas such as education, child psychology, education management and so on.