CHC50121
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Course Overview
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
Type
International
Delivery
Face-to-Face & RPL
Duration
52 Weeks
20 hours/week
4 terms
CRICOS Code
108125A
Course Discount
Gold Coast Campus
Start dates
23 January 2023
17 April 2023
10 July 2023
3 October 2023
Course Breakdown
Core Units
CHCECE041
Maintain a safe and healthy environment of 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.
Face-to-face Schedule
This course is scheduled as:
- 52 weeks | 20 hours per week | 4 terms
- Four intakes per year: January, April, July, October
Students are required to participate in a minimum of 280 hours of work placement in at least one regulated education and care service.
We recommend that learners set aside between 5-7 hours per week for homework, reading and assessment tasks.
For scheduled course dates please contact:
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.
Work Placement Requirements
It is a requirement that students complete 280 hours of work placement (to be satisfactorily signed off by your Work Supervisor and your Alana Kaye Assessor). In addition, the work placement must be in a regulated education and care service.
This work placement will be completed at different times throughout your course of study.
Homework, reading and assessment tasks are completed between each workshop. We recommend that learners set aside between 7-10 hours per week.
You must have a working with children clearance before commencing work placement (we will assist you to apply for this upon arrival in Australia).
Resources Required
Students must participate in work placement to be able to complete the assessment tasks in a regulated education and care service.
Students are required to have access to a computer (or use Alana Kaye College’s computer lab) to complete assessment tasks. Alana Kaye College are conscious of the environment and where possible, provide resources and assessment in an electronic format. Students are strongly encouraged to bring a laptop to workshops to complete assessment tasks.
Assessment
A range of assessment methods are used in this course including:
•Questions and answers
• Case studies
• Research activities
• Role plays
• Project
• Mandatory work placement of a minimum of 280 hours
• Work placement tasks
• Questions
• Third Party Report
• Trainer/Assessor Observation
Course Fees
Darwin
- Course Fee
- $11,500.00
- Application Fee (non-refundable) – $300
- Resource Fee – $200
- Tuition Fee – $11,000
- Tuition Fee Per Term
- $3,000.00
Contact international@alanakaye.edu.au for information on discounted fees.
Gold Coast
- Course Fee
- $10,500.00
- Application Fee (non-refundable) – $300
- Resource Fee – $200
- Tuition Fee – $10,000
- Tuition Fee Per Term
- $2,500.00
Contact international@alanakaye.edu.au for information on discounted fees.
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Recognition of Prior Learning for All Campuses
(Per Unit of Competency) - $500.00
Inclusions:
- Course learning and assessment material
- Coffee and tea
- Certification upon successful completion
Entry Requirements
Students must be aged 18 years and above.
Evidence of acceptable English language test course as below:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 5.5
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), internet based test 46
- Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) 162
- Pearson Test of English Academic 42
In addition, students are asked to identify if they would like to participate in an LLN assessment as part of the enrolment process in the areas of reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy. This ensures the course is at an appropriate level for students and educational support is provided.
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.