Foundation Education
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- This is NOT a FREE TAFE course, government funding is NOT available. Payment plan options are available.
- Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. Limited visa holders can be accepted pending a VEVO check. This provider is not CRICOS registered and cannot accept Subclass 500 visa holders.
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Course Information
Take your career in early childhood education to the next level.
The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is the qualification that will enable you to build on your knowledge and experience, and move up into a variety of leadership roles.
This course develops your ability to foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing in children, implement strategies for the inclusion of all children, manage team effectiveness and much more.
The CHC50121 Diploma of 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 a curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework. With a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, you’ll be successfully prepared to take on more senior roles in the early childhood education environment.
- Up to 18 months to complete 15 units of theory online.
- Analyse information to inform children’s learning
- Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
- Develop and use emotional intelligence
- Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
And much more!
Already working in childcare?
This course will provide you with qualifications to increase your responsibilities and help you turn your passion into a career filled with opportunities.
Ready to lead?
With a nationally recognised qualification, you’ll be able to put your experience into practice and play a greater role in leading others.
Looking to learn more skills?
Get your training through a flexible, online course that will significantly expand your skillset in just 18 months.
Subjects
Payment Option
Career Pathway
- Lead Educator
- Childcare Director
- Educational Leader
- Group Leader
- Assistant Director
Course Features
Flexible Online Study
Our courses are delivered online, so you can study whenever and wherever suits you.
Dedicated Student Support
Our Support Officers, Assessors and experienced education advisors will support you from enrolment through to graduation.
Industry-relevant Courses
Course material is developed in consultation with education experts to equip you with the job-ready skills and up-to-date knowledge required to support your career goals.
Professional Recognition
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia
Eligibility
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’ skills and capabilities to undertake this training product will be assessed and advice on suitability will be provided during the pre-enrolment process.
Special Conditions
- Students must apply for their Working with Children check at course commencement.
- For mandatory work placement (280 hours), students must have access to a regulated education and care provider in Australia, with an appropriate range of work tasks and ratios of children, AND access to a qualified supervisor (i.e. a person who holds a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent).
- Where required, we will assist you in organising a work placement location of your choosing.
Given that some students may already be able to demonstrate their competence in some units, a recognition of prior learning (RPL) assessment process may be available to students to recognise skills and knowledge that may have been gained through formal and informal training and/or learning, work experience and life experience.
Work Placement
- 280 hours of practical assessment work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia.
Curriculum
- Assessments will include a range of quizzes, knowledge questions and case studies. Students will also need to undertake workplace projects and observations and will be required to submit video evidence of their learnings
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