Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Course code: CHC50121 | CRICOS code: 114724E

Course Description:

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.

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CHC50121 

78 weeks

20 hrs/week

On-campus delivery

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Admission Requirement

  • 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
  • Have demonstrated an IELTS level at a score of least 6.0 or equivalent.
  • Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent.
  • Are at least at the age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
Other requirements: A pre-enrolment assessment will be conducted to determine your current competency, LLN Skills, and/or vocational experience.

Career Pathways

Upon successful completion, Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.

Course Assessment

The trainer/assessor will employ a range of assessment tools to gather sufficient and quality evidence about student performance in order to make the assessment decision based on the qualification training and assessment strategy. Assessment evidence may include but is not limited to:

  • Group and individual submissions
  • Observation
  • Role-play
  • Project Work
  • Case study
  • Presentation
  • Reflective journal
  • Written tests
  • Oral tests
  • Knowledge tests

Course Structure:

A total of 15 Units (12 Core and 3 electives) must be completed successfully to achieve the qualification CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Unit Code Unit Name Unit Type
CHCECE048
Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
Core
CHCECE041
Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
Core
CHCECE044
Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
Core
BSBTWK502
Manage team effectiveness
Core
CHCECE050
Work in partnership with children’s families
Core
CHCECE047
Analyse information to inform children’s learning
Core
CHCECE045
Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
Core
CHCECE042
Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
Core
CHCECE049
Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
Core
CHCECE043
Nurture creativity in children
Core
CHCECE046
Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
Core
CHCPRP003
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Core
BSBSTR501
Establish innovative work environments
Elective
CHCMGT003
Lead the work team
Elective
BSBOPS502
Manage business operational plans
Elective
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