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 a curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations.

 

They use specialized knowledge and analyze and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. They may have responsibility for the supervision of volunteers or other educators.

 

Early childhood educators work in long daycare centers, family daycare, pre-schools, or kindergartens.

 

Be a part of a child's growth and development and help them learn in an environment that is engaging and supporting with a qualification in children's services. You will work closely with children aged 0-12 years from different backgrounds and cultures and provide care and support for them in various childcare situations. 

 

Our Trainers with their specialized expertise will prepare you for work placement in the childcare industry for practical experience.

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CRICOS code: 109263E

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Course Duration

The total Course Duration of 52 weeks includes the:

• Face-to-face sessions in the classroom

• Work Placement (280 hours)

• Study Break

                                                                               

Entry Requirements

• Completion of CHC30121 or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

• Overseas students must have a minimum overall band of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

 

You will need

Positive attitude, caring nature, good work ethic, and interest to take on the responsibility of designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services in accordance with the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standards.

 

Before undertaking a work placement, students will be assisted to obtain a Working With Children Check. 

 

Career Opportunities

• Authorized supervisor (children’s services)

• Children’s services coordinator

• Centre Manager

• Director (children’s services)

• Childhood educator

• Group/team coordinator/leader (children’s services)

• Program leader (children’s services)

• Children’s services director/manager

• Child development worker

• Early childhood educator

• Family Day Care educator

• Service Director / Centre Director

 

Assessment

The units of competency are assessed using any of the following methods:

• Theory Tasks

• Workplace Tasks / Projects

• Observation

 

After the Successful Completion of

CHC50121 Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, students can pursue further studies in Higher Education.

 

Units of Competencies

There are 15 units that must be completed for this qualification.

 

Core units

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• 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 behavior in children

• CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children

• CHCECE047 Analyze information to inform children’s learning

• CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and core curriculum

• CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations

• CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families

• CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve your own professional practice​​

 

Elective units

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• BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments

• BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence

• CHCECE053 Respond to grievances and complaints about the service