CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

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This qualification reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services. In doing so they work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff. Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au

Workplace training:

There is a mandatory work placement requirement of 280 hours (minimum) to complete this course. Students are provided with the required to documents to support their Work Placement.

Although Australian College will support students, it is the responsibility of the student to find a suitable work place and obtain approval from Australian College for that workplace, before they commence any workplacement activities.

The work placement hours must be in an Australian regulated education and care service, which would include long day care, family daycare, preschools/kindergartens, occasional care and mobile.

Students will be required to complete:

HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

You will need to undertake the first aid course unit externally, in your area (additional cost) and submit a copy of your certification to the College.

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Course summary

Course code

CHC50121

Qualification gained

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Nationally recognised

Study mode

Online, workplace, and/or flexible delivery

Duration

Up to 18 months

Study load

Self-paced

Start date

Start anytime

Delivery Methods

Online Delivery - E-Learning with structured and unstructured video conferencing and work based training

Assessment method

Multiple Choice, Short Answer Questions, Case Study Questions, Professional Development Manual, Case Management Manual, Work Placement

Career Opportunities

• Childcare Worker

 

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Course fees

Course fees

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Course units

Course units

BSBHRM413

Support the learning and development of teams and indiviudals

CHCECE050

Work in partnership with client’s families

CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

BSBTWK502

Manage team effectiveness

BSBOPS502

Manage business operational plans

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

HLTAID012*

Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

*You will need to undertake the first aid course unit externally, in your area and submit a copy of your certification to the College.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

This course is available to individuals who have attained the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate II in Early Childhood Education and Care

Australian College requires:

• Competent in spoken and written English
• Successful completion of an LLN review prior to commencement
• At least 16 years of age*
• Access to a PC/laptop or similar, email address, internet
• Additional reading materials and required textbooks may be used throughout the course.

*Students under 18 year of age will need to provide parent/guardian consent.

Students enrolled in all early childhood courses will also need to demonstrate evidence of the following prior to their work placement. Failure to produce evidence of this will mean the student is unable to commence or complete their mandatory work placement and therefore, unable to complete their course:

• Working With Children Check or Blue Card
• Health checks(where required by the childcare centre)
• Immunisation records are up to date

Overseas Students Policy

As defined in the ESOS Act 2000, 'Overseas students' are not eligible to apply to enrol in this nationally recognised course, nor are they eligible for certification. Please refer to the Enrolment Terms and Conditions.

Qualification pathways

Qualification pathways

• Complete the required training and the assessment requirements
• Have you studied a related course? Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
• Are you currently working in a related industry? Apply for Recognition of Current Competency (RCC)

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