CHC50121
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Course Overview
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.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed 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. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
Type
Domestic
Delivery
Distance Learning,
Face-to-Face & RPL
Duration
12-24 Months
(Maximum)
Course Breakdown
Core Units
CHCECE041
Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE048
Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum
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
CHCECE049
Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
CHCECE050
Work in partnership with children's families
CHCECE047
Analyse information to inform children's learning
BSBTWK502
Manage team effectiveness
CHCPRP003
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Elective Units
BSBPEF502
Develop and use emotional intelligence
CHCMGT003
Lead the work team
CHCDIV003
Manage and promote diversity
Career Outcomes
This qualification is for those early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing programs in early childhood education and care services. In most states and territories, it is the qualification required at Director or Service Manager level.
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.
Entry Requirements
Students have to already hold Certificate III. It is expected that students will have appropriate language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete the training and assessment requirements. Prior to commencing this course, students will participate in a language, literacy and numeracy assessment.
All students must be willing to participate in mandatory work placement of a minimum of 280 hours and this will require a working with children clearance. Students will seek their own work placements and clear guidance will be provided.
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold the following:
- CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or
- CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Recognition of Prior Learning
You can apply for RPL if you have the knowledge and skills gained through work, formal study, volunteering, informal or formal training, social activities or general life experiences. If you feel that you may qualify for RPL, please contact our office for further information about the process to demonstrate your experience and knowledge.
Course Fees
Investment
- Face to face
- $4,190.00
(this includes $400.00 non-refundable enrolment fee)
- Recognition of Prior Learning
- $2,000.00
Students are responsible for the purchase of textbook/s relevant to this qualification. Payment plans are available.
Inclusions:
- Course learning and assessment material (excluding textbook/s)
- Coffee and tea
- Certification upon successful completion
Payment Plans
Alana Kaye believes that everyone should have access to quality education, which is why we have a range of payment options to choose from.
Up-front Payment
A payment of $1,400 is required prior to commencement of your course. This includes the non-refundable enrolment fee of $400 paid on enrolment. The remainder of the course fees can be paid on commencement or a payment arrangement can be negotiated by completing a Payment Plan Agreement.
We accept payments via VISA, MasterCard or bank deposit. The Qualification will not be awarded until all payments are received.