Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113)
QUALIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION
This qualification reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services. In doing so they work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard.
POSSIBLE JOB TITLES INCLUDE
Job roles and titles may vary across the industry however possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Family Day Care Manager
- Day Care Supervisor
- Child Care Manager
- Team leader
- Preschool Manager
- Educator
COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Must be 18 years of age or over, Completed Year 12 (HSC or equivalent)
Minimum of 5.5 IELTS score or equivalent (International students only)
COURSE DURATION
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is offered over 12 months full time study or 2 years part time.
DELIVERY MODE
- Mixed
- Face to face
- Online
PLACEMENTS
Students are required to undertake 240 hours or 12 weeks of student work placement during the course.
PRIOR AND EXISTING SKILLS
It is important that you inform and advise College of English Education and Training Australia prior to enrolment about any existing skills and prior knowledge and education. This ensures the College can provide the appropriate structure and student support throughout the course.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 28
23 core units
5 elective units
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE001 | Develop cultural competence |
| CHCECE002 | Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCECE003 | Provide care for children |
| CHCECE004 | Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
| CHCECE005 | Provide care for babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE007 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE009 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCECE016 | Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
| CHCECE017 | Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood |
| CHCECE018 | Nurture creativity in children |
| CHCECE019 | Facilitate compliance in an education and care services |
| CHCECE020 | Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour |
| CHCECE021 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
| CHCECE022 | Promote children’s agency |
| CHCECE023 | Analyse information to inform learning |
| CHCECE024 | Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development |
| CHCECE025 | Embed sustainable practices in service operations |
| CHCECE026 | Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 | Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
Elective units
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| PSPMNGT605B | Manage diversity |
| BSBINN502 | Build and sustain an innovative work environment |
| BSBLED401 | Develop teams and individuals |
| BSBMGT605 | Provide leadership across the organisation |
