Diploma Of Early Childhood Education And Care

Become an early childhood professional

Course code

CHC50121

CRICOS

110046D

Delivery location

Berwick, Dandenong, Frankston

International

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Length

Full Time, 1 year.

Start dates

February, July

• Timetable

  Berwick, Dandenong, Frankston: Two days per week 9am – 2pm, plus a minimum of 280 hours in industry placement blocks.
  
  Full Time
  • Days per week: 2 days class, 1-2 days work placement
  • Hours per day: 5
  • Expected hours of self-directed learning per week: 7.5
  
  All learning is conducted in person on campus.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  CHCECE047	Analyse information to inform children's learning
  BSBPEF502	Develop and use emotional intelligence
  CHCECE049	Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
  CHCECE044	Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
  CHCECE042	Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
  BSBTWK502	Manage team effectiveness
  CHCECE043	Nurture creativity in children
  CHCECE045	Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
  CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  CHCECE041	Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
  CHCECE046	Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
  BSBHRM413	Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
  CHCECE048	Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
  CHCECE050	Work in partnership with children’s families
  CHCECE053	Respond to grievances and complaints about the service

• Assessment methods

  • Observation in class by teacher
  • Workplace observation by assessor
  • Interviews to assess underpinning knowledge and competence
  • Evidence folios collated by students to prove competence
  • Written tests in class
  • Reports, essays and assignments
  • Oral presentations
  • Resource folders developed by students

• Admission requirements

  • CHC30113 or CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Minimum age requirement: 17 years and 3 months
  • Of school leaving age or have a transition from school form.
  • Have parental agreement for students under 18 years of age.

  Inherent requirements

  Our inherent requirements are a guide to help you decide if a course is right for you.

  If you are a student with a disability, long-term illness, mental health condition or are a primary carer of an individual with a disability, you can apply for support through our Equitable Learning and Disability Support team.

  Physical:
  • stand, walk or move across spaces for prolonged periods (more than 30 minutes) to support the needs of children.
  • lift, hold or assist infants, toddlers and children of varying size and capability (i.e. bottle feeding, nappy change, support children in climbing)
  • squatting &/or getting down on the floor (at the child’s level) to support and engage.
  • provide basic cleaning duties including but not limited to, wiping down surfaces, mopping, using cleaning products.
  • be physically capable of engaging with children, families, and colleagues for a maximum 7.5 hours per day, up to 5 days per week.
  • be physically capable of sustaining CPR for at least two (2) minutes on the floor
  Interpersonal:
  • strong abilities in reading, writing and oral English language communication.
  • an ability to constructively give and receive critical feedback.
  • an ability to follow and provide verbal and written instructions.
  • an ability to interpret private information and maintain confidentiality.
  • emotional flexibility and stability to cater to the varying needs of children and families.
  • ability to handle general stressors (meeting deadlines, task management, managing expectation, etc.)
  Cognitive:
  • basic computer literacy, including but not limited to the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email functions, internet browsing and other general computer functions.
  • ability to read, interpret and follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Strong problem solving skills and the ability to apply agile solutions
  Industry:
  • Students must be able to complete 280 hours of work placement, as this is a requirement of the course.
  • Students must be able to attain a current Working with Children check as it will be required for professional workplace experience
  
  Dress Code on work placement:
  • Shoes – closed-in-toe shoes.
  • Uniform – trousers, sun hat.
  • Hair- clean and tied back if long.
  • Nails – clean short nails preferred.
  • Personal hygiene – clean and professional presentation.
  
  Students are required to bring a laptop to class.

  International English Language Testing

  All international students are required to undertake language, literacy and numeracy tests. The below results are the required levels for this course:

  You must have an academic IELTS 6.0 with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent

• Practical placement

  The minimum hours required for practical placement for this course is 280.
  
  You are pre-allocated a placement provided by the Placement Coordinator.

  Documentation or licences required for practical placement

  Working with Children Check (volunteer).

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Diploma Of Early Childhood Education And Care
  Possible job outcome	early childhood centre educator family day care coordinator nanny occasional care coordinator

• Fees
  Indicative total course fee with scholarship = $16,405. Tuition fee of $16,100 plus $305 material fee. Please note: Student services fee is waived for 2024 enrolments. Fees do not reflect if subjects are repeated.

  International students are encouraged to apply for a scholarship to help with their fees. Find out more about scholarships for International students.