Are you currently working as an educator in the regulated children’s education and services sector and keen to build on your skills?
AboutÂ
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50121) will enable you to learn about designing and implementing a curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and maintain compliance in other areas of service operations.Â
You will gain specialised knowledge and learn to analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse situations. If you are responsible for supervising volunteers or other educators, this is an ideal course for you.
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
If you hold an older qualification such as CHC30708, please enquire about Gap assessments
Work placement required:
To achieve this qualification, you must complete at least 280 hours of work placement in a licenced and registered early childhood service.
Assessment Methods
Competency based assessment. Assessment includes: Knowledge Assessment (Question and Answers), Case Studies, Workplace Assessment (Observation and Demonstration Tasks), Portfolio, Project, Report, Self-Reflection
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
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is delivered over 52 weeks (not including school and public holidays).
- 14 hours blended learning (online with trainer-led delivery), includes once per month simulated workplace learning at our training centre at WCIG Footscray
- 4 hours per week of additional individual learning support
- 10-15 hours of student led activity per week
- 280 hours of work placement
Delivery Mode
Blended learning (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
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