Are you currently working as an educator in the regulated children’s education and services sector and keen to build on your skills?
AboutÂ
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.
Students facing barriers to education and employment are encouraged to apply; including people with disabilities, women and mature aged students.
Entry requirements:
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who:
- Hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or
- CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
All candidates will complete a Pre-Training Review, including a language, literacy and numeracy assessment, to identify if strategies need to be developed to assist the student during study.
Assessment Methods
- Questioning (oral or written)
- Portfolio/Project/Report
- Workplace (observation/demonstration tasks)
- Self-Reflections
- Research
Education Pathways
Students who complete this qualification may be eligible to apply for higher education qualifications such as:
- CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
- Bachelor of Education (Early Years)
Career Pathways
- Education and Care
- Childcare Educator
- Family Daycare Educator
- Occasions Care Educator
- Nanny
- Playgroup Supervisor
- Out of School Hours Care Worker
Delivery
This course is delivered across 52 weeks excluding school holidays and practical placement.
- Blended delivery (day/evening classes)14 hours per week of face-to -face classroom delivery
- 4 hours per week of additional individual learning support
- 10 – 15 hours of student led activity per week
- 280 hours of work placement
- Days TBC
Delivery Mode
Face to face and blended. For blended delivery, additional requirements include access to a laptop or desktop, Adobe Reader, the Microsoft Office package, and an internet browser. (Face-to-face at Metro West, Footscray, Online via Zoom).
Units of Study:
To be eligible for the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50121), students must successfully complete a total of 15 units comprising 12 core units and three elective units as listed below:
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Core Unit | |
| 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 | |
| CHCINM002 | Meet Community information needs |
| BSBSTR501 | Establish innovative work environments |
| CHCECE053 | Respond to grievances and complaints about the service |
*Course Fees:
Government funding is available for eligible candidates. Click here for our course fees.
Next Step
Interested in studying a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care with WCIG, but want more information? Our expert training team can answer any questions you have to help you make the next step.
RTO 4185 (CHC50121)
