Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Codes - CHC50121 | CRICOS 107591E
Duration - 68 Weeks
Location - Sydney
Overview
The CHC50121 Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care 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.
Course description
To be issued the qualification CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care you must be assessed as competent in all 15 units of competency which includes 12 core units and 3 elective units.
In order to provide you with a truly engaging learning experience, we offer training with a combination of face to face and supervised study session. During class time, our highly experienced and knowledgeable trainers will train you on the theoretical aspects of your future occupation as well as assist you in the development of the essential practical skills you would require to work in an early childhood education and care facility.
This course also includes 320 hours of mandatory work placement in a registered childcare facility.
Education Pathways
Graduates from this course may choose to continue onto a Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching
Employment Pathways
Relevant job titles include
- Early Childhood Educator
- Childcare Centre Manager
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry to this course is open to individuals who hold the;
- CHC30121 Certificate III In Early Childhood Education and Care; OR
- CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
English Requirements
Applications from non-English speaking backgrounds only:
- IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or equivalent
Please refer to RIC’s Student Suitability and Enrolment Process for full information
Physical Fitness Requirements
You will need to have a reasonable level of physical fitness in order to work with children. Bending, reaching, stretching, kneeling and lifting or carrying children are common movements required by early childhood educators. As part of the course, you must also complete the unit HLTAID004 – Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting which requires you to demonstrate Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) continuously for a minimum of 2 minutes while kneeling on the floor.
Course Structure
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
- CHCECE057 Use collaborative practices to uphold child protection principles
- CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
- CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
Course Duration
- 68 Weeks total duration
- 50 weeks (5 terms) including 300 hours of work placement
