CHC50121
DIPLOMA of Early Childhood Education and Care
This course provides the skills needed by educators in a range of early childhood education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard.
They support the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing, learning and development. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 15 core units and 2 elective units.
DURATION
78 Weeks
Delivery methods include face-to-face classroom-based training and webinars. Students are also expected to conduct self-paced learning activities. Assessment methods include written work, projects, case studies, observations, and logbook/third-party reports.
CAREER OPTIONS
- Early childhood educator
- Group/Team Coordinator
- Playgroup supervisor
- Room Leader
- Family day care educator
- Centre Manager
- Out of School Hours Care Educator
PATHWAY
After completing this qualification, individuals may undertake further studies in a Higher Education course.
LLN
Sufficient LLN (Language, Literacy, and Numeracy) skills and are at least 18 years old. Applicants may be requested to take an LLN test.
Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For detailed requirements please contact the college.
WORK PLACEMENT
There is a component of 280 hours of compulsory work placement where students will be assessed by the college’s assessors.
Students are encouraged to look for their own work placement before applying for enrolment at the college. If students find their own work placement, the workplace where the students will conduct their work placement will need to be approved by the college. A suitable workplace provided by students for this course is a regulated/registered childcare service.
For students in South Australia, if the students cannot find their own work placement, the college will support them in finding work placement. The college will inform the students if the college can organize work placement for them before they are enrolled and will only approve their enrolments if work placement places are available for them.
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.
Applicants must provide a National Police check and vaccination records as per relevant workplaces’ requirements before commencing work placement.
Applicants must be physically capable of doing general lifting and be prepared to be on their feet for long stretches of time
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COURSE STRUCTURE
Course Structure (15 Subjects) 12 Core & 3 Electives
There are no pre-requisite units for this qualification.
BSBTWK502 (CORE) Manage team effectiveness
CHCECE041 (CORE) Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE042 (CORE) Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
CHCECE043 (CORE) Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE044 (CORE) Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
CHCECE045 (CORE) Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
CHCECE046 (CORE) Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE047 (CORE) Analyse information to inform children’s learning
CHCECE048 (CORE) Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
CHCECE049 (CORE) Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
CHCECE050 (CORE) Work in partnership with children’s families
CHCPRP003 (CORE) Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCMGT003 Lead the work team (Elective)
CHCDIV003 Manage and Promote Diversity (Elective)
BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence (Elective)
Elective units have been selected by the college in consultation with industry experts.