CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
CHC50121 - Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Qualification Overview
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.
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
Career opportunities
Depending on the specialisation the following are the potential career opportunities for the students:
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- Centre Manager (Children’s Services)
- Authorised Supervisor (Children’s Services)
- Group Coordinator / Team Leader (Children’s Services)
- Family Day Care Coordinator
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At a glance
Estimated Duration
Up to 12 Months
Delivery
Face to Face
Blended (Online + Face to Face Practicals)
Location
Gold Coast
Brisbane
Townsville
Ingham
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 15 units of competency:
- 12 Core Units
- 3 Elective Units
| Core Units | |
|---|---|
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
| BSBTWK502 | 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 | |
| BSBHRM413 | Support the learning and development of teams and individuals |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity |
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.
Prior to commencement of placement, students may be required a Blue Card for Working with Children
Certificate 3 Guarantee
To Understand the funding and Eligibility requirements refer to Certificate 3 Guarantee
Fee For Service
| Number Units | Course Fee |
|---|---|
| 15 | $4500.00 |
