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CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care prepares you to get into leadership roles in early childhood schools or other learning settings. Gain the advanced skills in course design, child development & team management.

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CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

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Description

The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is a highly sought after qualification within the childcare industry.
Upon completion, graduates will have the skills and knowledge to become a lead educator in the delivery of early childhood education programs for children in centre based and family day care. This qualification will also develop student’s ability to lead and mentor other staff in their early childhood education careers. The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care includes some management competencies designed to equip graduates with the knowledge to meet the daily challenges of working within the Early Childhood industry.

Duration
52 weeks (including holidays)

Nationally Recognised
Yes

Delivery Mode

  • Classroom Based
  • Workplace
  • Virtual/Blended
Location
  • Please contact the administration team for more information.

Practical Placement

Minimum of 280 hours that we can help you organise (working hours can be logged as placement hours for workplace students)

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.
Students are also required to undertake a Pre-Training Review and a Language Literacy Numeracy and Digital Literacy Assessment.
These will assist with determining suitability and relevance into course entry and identification of any support needs. The ability to obtain a Working with Children Check - Working with Children Check & Police Check required for industry work placement.

Career Opportunities

Pathways
Some universities offer degree programs in a related field of study where students may be eligible for some credit for completing the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

    Your Career
    This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to undertake job roles such as:

    • Early Childhood Educator
    • Early Childhood Director
    • Family Day Care Provider
    • Nanny

    Funding Eligibility

    Victorian residents who undertake training may be eligible for Commonwealth and Victorian Government Funding (Skills First previously known as Victorian Training Guarantee). Use our easy Eligibility Checker to find out if you’re eligible for Victorian Government Funding. Funded places are limited, so be sure to make a timely application!

    Course Fee & Funding

    The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
    For RPL and other administration charges please click here

    • Victorian Metropolitan Students
    • Victorian Regional Students
    • Victorian Metropolitan Concession Cardholder
    • Full Fee Students

    Enrolment Fees: $0

    Resource Fees: $0

    Tuition Fees: $1,000 (payment plan available)

    Total: $1,000

    **(Eligibility Criteria Apply for Skills First Funding)

    Course Units

    This course has 15 units of competency:

    Unit CodeUnit NameCore/Elective
    CHCECE041Maintain a safe and healthy environment for childrenCore
    CHCECE042Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeingCore
    CHCECE043Nurture creativity in childrenCore
    CHCECE044Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care serviceCore
    CHCECE045Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in childrenCore
    CHCECE046Implement strategies for the inclusion of all childrenCore
    CHCECE047Analyse information to inform children’s learningCore
    CHCECE048Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculumCore
    CHCECE049Embed environmental responsibility in service operationsCore
    CHCECE050Work in partnership with children’s familiesCore
    CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practiceCore
    BSBTWK502Manage team effectivenessCore
    CHCMGT005Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processesElective
    CHCECE052Plan service and supports for children and familiesElective
    CHCECE053Respond to grievances and complaints about the serviceElective

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