CHC50121 Diploma of

Early Childhood

Course Duration

52 weeks

Delivery Mode

Face-to-Face 2.5 days per week (20 hours) 

Level

Cert VI

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.

Course Entry Requirements

  • Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent

  • Upper-Intermediate Level of English OR IELTS Test Score of 5.5 OR Other recognised English Language tests such as:

  • TOEFL iBT: 46-59

  • PTE Academic: 42

  • Cambridge English: 162

  • OET: C Grade

  • Duolingo English Test: 85-90

  • CEFR Levels / Oxford Test: B2 OR Completion of Australian qualifications, evidence of certificate III level (minimum duration 26 weeks) or above

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition is available (on application) to students with prior skills, experience, knowledge or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training, in a related area. Recognition may reduce the duration of your studies.

Job Outlook

This qualification suits students seeking a career in the following job roles:

  • Centre Manager

  • OSHC Coordinator

Course Content

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

CHCINM002: Meet community information needs

CHCECE053: Respond to grievances and complaints about the service

HLTWHS003: Maintain work health and safety

Government Funding

Domestic students may be entitled to Youth Allowance, Austudy/Abstudy or the Pensioner Education Supplement. For enquiries, please contact Centrelink on 132 490.

Other Expenses

For other fees and expenses including Administration Fee, Health Cover, Recognition of Prior Learning, Late and Reassessment Fees

  • An undergraduate course of study or industry-recognized accreditation programs.

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