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Course Description
CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
(This is a nationally recognised qualification)
This course equips educators in early childhood education and care to work in work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
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. Upon completion, you will use specialised knowledge and the ability to analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. You will have the skills and knowledge to take responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other educators.
You must complete a total of least 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
Entry Requirements
- You must be at least 18 years of age.
- You must have the required level of competency in English (you may be asked to take a Language, Literacy and Numeracy and Digital Skills assessment to ensure you have the skills to succeed in the course).
- You must have completed the Early Childhood Foundation or a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
- You must complete National Child Safety Training prior to undertaking work placement.
| Duration |
12-18 Months |
| How it works |
100% Online |
| Modules |
15 Modules |
| Exams |
No Exams Ever |
| Start date |
Start Immediately |
| Price |
Starting From $54.49 pw* |
Key Skills
Learn how to:
- Support children’s learning and development.
- Promote safety and wellbeing of young children.
- Build relationships.
- Work collaboratively.
- Manage and lead within early childhood settings.
Key Units
12 Core, 2 Elective, 1 Other
- 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
- BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
- BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans
- BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
Potential Career And Study Pathways
- Early Childhood Educator
- Preschool Educator
- Family Day Care Educator
- Nominated Supervisor
- Bachelor or Higher Degrees in Early
Childhood Education