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CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

  • Centrelink/DHS Approved
  • Recognised Australia wide
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Qualification Description

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 Overview

Entry Requirements

Units

Assessment Methods

Payment Methods

Funding Available

Employment Opportunities

Pathways to Further Study

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Qualification
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Course Code CHC50121

Nationally Recognised Yes

Duration
Full time: 52 weeks
Part time: 104 weeks

Delivery Modes
You can choose the delivery mode that best suits your circumstances. Delivery modes available for this qualification include:
• Online
• Traineeship/Apprenticeship

Hours of Work
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.

 

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold a:

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

Core units
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

Elective units
CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
CHCECE053 Respond to grievances and complaints about the service
CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy

 

Questioning:
written questionnaires

Product based methods:
reports, projects, displays, work samples, role plays, presentations

Direct observation:
real time assessment in the workplace/off-the-job simulation

Third party evidence:
reports from workplace supervisors

Check if there is funding available for this course on our Fees and Funding page.

ACCCO has several payment methods available to you to pay your student fees, including:

  • Credit Card
  • Direct Debit
  • Payment Plans
  • VET Student Loan

State government funding is available for this course if you meet the eligibility requirements.

Check if you are eligible on our fees and funding page.

The Diploma qualification provides for employment in the following roles:

  • Centre Based Director
  • Lead Educator in long day care, child care centres, occasional care
  • Educational Leader
  • Centre Manager
  • Family Day Care Coordinator
  • Family Day Care Educator
  • In Home Care Provider or Coordinator
  • Out of School Hours Coordinator
  • Out of School Hours Educator
  • Preschool Assistant
  • Assistant Educator in a Kindergarten or preschool program, working with a teacher
  • Nanny
  • Other education based employers may accept this qualification, such as working as a tutor, education support staff or as a teacher aide.

Some universities offer credit from the Diploma qualification to enrol in Early Childhood teaching qualifications. Alternatively, the CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management is a great qualification for those aiming to hold a management position in an ACECQA approved service.

Course Overview

Qualification
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Course Code CHC50121

Nationally Recognised Yes

Duration
Full time: 52 weeks
Part time: 104 weeks

Delivery Modes
You can choose the delivery mode that best suits your circumstances. Delivery modes available for this qualification include:
• Online
• Traineeship/Apprenticeship

Hours of Work
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.

 

Entry Requirements

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold a:

  • CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or
  • CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Units
<p><strong>Core units</strong><br /> BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness<br /> CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children<br /> CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing<br /> CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children<br /> CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service<br /> CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children<br /> CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children<br /> CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning<br /> CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum<br /> CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations<br /> CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families<br /> CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice</p> <p><strong>Elective units</strong><br /> CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity<br /> CHCECE053 Respond to grievances and complaints about the service<br /> CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy</p> <p> </p>
Assessment Methods

Questioning:
written questionnaires

Product based methods:
reports, projects, displays, work samples, role plays, presentations

Direct observation:
real time assessment in the workplace/off-the-job simulation

Third party evidence:
reports from workplace supervisors

Payment Methods

Check if there is funding available for this course on our Fees and Funding page.

ACCCO has several payment methods available to you to pay your student fees, including:

  • Credit Card
  • Direct Debit
  • Payment Plans
  • VET Student Loan
Funding Available

State government funding is available for this course if you meet the eligibility requirements.

Check if you are eligible on our fees and funding page.

Employment Opportunities

The Diploma qualification provides for employment in the following roles:

  • Centre Based Director
  • Lead Educator in long day care, child care centres, occasional care
  • Educational Leader
  • Centre Manager
  • Family Day Care Coordinator
  • Family Day Care Educator
  • In Home Care Provider or Coordinator
  • Out of School Hours Coordinator
  • Out of School Hours Educator
  • Preschool Assistant
  • Assistant Educator in a Kindergarten or preschool program, working with a teacher
  • Nanny
  • Other education based employers may accept this qualification, such as working as a tutor, education support staff or as a teacher aide.
Pathways to Further Study

Some universities offer credit from the Diploma qualification to enrol in Early Childhood teaching qualifications. Alternatively, the CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management is a great qualification for those aiming to hold a management position in an ACECQA approved service.

Enrol now How to apply

See below for more courses

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Kiamah Boardman, Former Student

I have been with ACCCO now for the last 2 years, I have completed my Cert 3 in Early Childhood and have continued straight into my Diploma. My trainer Kristie has been fantastic - she has been more than accommodating and has been kind and understanding even when I lost my study-mojo!  I am so happy with the support and curriculum being provided and the in depth learning I have from ACCCO - I feel like I am learning so much with them!

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