CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

CRICOS Code: 108897A

Course Code: CHC50121

Duration: 58 Weeks

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.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry Requirements

AICSE student selection process has been developed to ensure that students are enrolled in a qualification that best suits their needs. These selection criteria consider a variety of factors when assessing a student’s suitability for undertaking the course. The following will be considered when deciding the suitability for enrolment

The student’s needs and desired outcomes as the student indicates in the Pre-Training Review (PTR);
The ability and commitment of the student to completing the course
Eligibility requirements as outlined in the applicable National Training Package;
Student’s existing ability in the ACSF core skills (learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy). The Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment will be completed as part of the PTR process Students not meeting these requirements will be directed to more suitable qualifications. Offshore International students will be required to attend a Skype/Zoom or phone interview as part of the PTR process.

Students not meeting these requirements will be directed to more suitable qualifications.

Minimum education standard

Hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care OR CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Age restrictions

Students must be 18 years of age or above.

English requirements

Complete the LLN Assessment

Study Pathway And Career Opportunities

Students will be advised of further vocational pathways and articulation into concurrent or higher levels of training during the delivery of the course or at the time or pre-training review and enrolment.

AICSE advises relevant progression that may be attained such as:
Bachelor of Early Education (Early Childhood)

If a qualification is only partly achieved, a Statement of Attainment is issued for successful achievement of a single or multiple unit of competency.

Students who complete this course may gain work as a:

Early Childhood Educator
Childcare assistant
Early Childhood Coordinator
Room Leader
Education Leader

Assessment

All units of competence will be assessed using a selection of tools

Workplace observation
Practical Class Demonstration
Written Assessment Tasks
Group discussions
Role-play
Workplace Hours Logbook
Portfolio
Third party evidence

Recognition Of Prior Learning

RPL is the assessment process for recognizing competencies gained through previous learning, work, and life experiences. Students who have completed any of the subjects or have practical experience that can be used for RPL, can contact AICSE prior to enrolment. In order to be granted RPL, candidates are required to provide evidence that they are already competent in the specific subject/subjects and these evidences should be valid, authentic, current and sufficient.

Delivery Mode, Duration And Location

Duration : 64 weeks tuition + 12 weeks break

Face-to-face classroom-based learning and work-based

Please note that tuition fees for the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care may vary based on different factors such as scholarships, financial aid, and other considerations. We are committed to providing accessible and affordable education.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding tuition fees for this course, please contact our admissions team. They will be more than happy to assist you and provide detailed information tailored to your circumstances.

Course Structure / Units Of Competency

The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care requires the successful completion of 15 units of competency.

Core Units
Elective Units

CHCECE041	Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children

CHCECE042	Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing

CHCECE050	Work in partnership with children’s families

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

BSBTWK502	Manage team effectiveness

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