CHC50121

Diploma of

EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION & CARE

CRICOS 108094C

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

DURATION

57 weeks – Full Time 

including work placement

MODE OF STUDY

On Campus

WORK PLACEMENT

280 Hours

STATE SUBSIDIES

Domestic Students

Available 

SA, VIC – Read More

VET STUDENT LOANS

Available 

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INTAKE DATES

CENSUS DATES

To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at a certificate III level, this can be demonstrated via the following

  • Successful completion of CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, and
  • Aged 18 years or above, and
  • Participate in a Pre-training Review (PTR)
  • Undertake a Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) assessment to determine suitability for admission and identify support needs
  • Be physically fit, enjoy being with children, have patience, understanding, energy, adaptability and a willingness to take responsibility
  • Moderate level of computer literacy required
  • Evidence of full COVID-19 immunisation with the
    TGA approved vaccine

Additional requirements upon course commencement / prior to industry work placement:

  • A National Police Check (NPC)
  • A Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • Vaccinations which can include COVID, hepatitis A and B, and influenza
  • Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
  • Hold or undertake (SA ONLY):
    • Disability services employment screening
    • Vulnerable person-related employment screening
    • Aged care sector employment screening
Note: If a student has a Disclosable Court Outcome registered against their name, we are unable to assist with placement as an industry will not accept students without a clear record. This requirement is not negotiable. Please note, in Victoria, this includes any offence that may have occurred up to 10 years ago and will show offences that state they are “without conviction”. 

To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at a Certificate III to Diploma, this can be demonstrated via the following:

  • Successful completion of CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
  • Aged 18 years or above, and
  • Minimum English level of IELTS 6.0* or equivalent. Candidates originating from student visa assessment levels 1 and 2 without the required IELTS score can undertake Language, Literacy and Numeracy Indicator Test (against the ACSF).
  • Moderate level of computer literacy required
  • Evidence of full COVID-19 immunisation with the TGA approved vaccine

Be physically fit, enjoy being with children, have patience, understanding, energy, adaptability and a willingness to take responsibility

Additional requirements upon course commencement / prior to industry work placement:

  • A National Police Check (NPC)
  • A Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • Vaccinations which can include COVID, hepatitis A and B, and influenza
  • Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
  • Hold or undertake (SA ONLY):
    • Disability services employment screening
    • Vulnerable person-related employment screening
    •  Aged care sector employment screening
  • *Applicable from 19/01/2024, all applicants who have received an offer or CoE prior to this date are accepted with the previous entry requirements.
Note: If a student has a Disclosable Court Outcome registered against their name, we are unable to assist with placement as an industry will not accept students without a clear record. This requirement is not negotiable. Please note, in Victoria, this includes any offence that may have occurred up to 10 years ago and will show offences that state they are “without conviction”.

Further study pathways

After achieving this Diploma qualification, individuals
may continue their studies in:

  • CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector
    Management
  •  Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Employment Opportunities

This course may provide employment opportunities in long day care, occasional care, family day care, preschools and kindergartens. Job roles include:

  • Children’s services coordinator
  • Centre manager (children’s services)
  • Program leader (children’s services)
  • Children’s adviser
  • Group/team coordinator/leader (children’s services)
  • Childhood educator

Core Units

CHCECE041     Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children

CHCECE046     Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children

CHCECE045     Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children

CHCPRP003     Reflect on and improve own professional practice

BSBTWK502     Manage team effectiveness

CHCECE042     Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing

CHCECE047     Analyse information to inform children’s learning

CHCECE043     Nurture creativity in children

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

CHCECE044     Facilitate compliance in an education and care services

Elective Units

CHCPOL002     Develop and implement policy

CHCECE052     Plan service and supports for children and families

 CHCPOL003     Research and apply evidence to practice