Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
CHC50121
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
Career opportunities
This course provides an industry-recognised qualification with multiple career opportunities such as:
About the qualification
The skills and knowledge gained by completing this qualification reflect the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services.
You may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff.
To achieve this qualification, you must have completed at least work placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency..
Course overview
Duration
24 months
location
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
Next intake
Now
Delivery
This qualification is delivered using a blended learning format that includes online, e-learning and hard copy materials. Recognition of Prior Leaning and Credit Transfer are available as well.
Learners can enrol in one or more units as a skill set as required for their personal development, workplace requirements or compliance.
Fees and
funding assistance
$8,200
Course requirements
Course code
CHC50121
What you’ll study
12
Core units
3
Elective units
15
Total number of units
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
CORE UNITS FOR CHC50121 DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
BSBTWK502
Manage team effectiveness
W
CHCPRP003
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
W
CHCECE041
Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
W
CHCECE042
Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
W
CHCECE043
Nurture creativity in children
W
CHCECE044
Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
W
CHCECE045
Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
W
CHCECE046
Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
W
CHCECE047
Analyse information to inform children’s learning
W
CHCECE048
Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
W
CHCECE049
Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
W
CHCECE050
Work in partnership with children’s families
W
Elective units
Suggested by Sureway Skills Training
CHCECE051
Promote equity in access to the service
W
CHCECE052
Plan service and supports for children and families
W
CHCECE053
Respond to grievances and complaints about the service
W
W
Work Experience required
