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CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
| Location | Days Per Week | Start Date | Length of Study |
| Warrnambool | 2-3 days per week (mixture of day and night course) | 25 July | 18 months |
Design and implement curricula within early childhood education and care services. This includes providing care for the intellectual, social, emotional and physical needs of children aged from infants to 6 years.
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. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff.
Those who successfully complete this qualification may work in roles such as Early Childhood Educator, Outside School Hours Coordinator, Childcare Centre Director, Room Leader or Second-in-Charge. After achieving this qualification learners may choose to undertake a Bachelor level education.
Course Structure
The course includes a classroom component, off-campus study components and industry placement. Assessment is based on competency, which is the ability to demonstrate specific skills and will involve a combination of assessment methods. These assessments can include written assignments, discussion, interviews, workplace projects and practical demonstrations.
Learners will be required to complete 240 hours of practical placement. The students are provided with an industry learning environment and will have assessments linking to multiple units of competency that they will need to be completed during placement.
Units of Study
Core Units
- CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCECE001Develop cultural competence
- CHCECE002Ensure the health and safety of children
- CHCECE003Provide care for children
- CHCECE004Promote and provide healthy food and drink
- CHCECE005Provide care for babies and toddlers
- CHCECE007Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
- CHCECE009Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
- CHCECE016Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
- CHCECE017Foster the holistic development and well being of the child in early childhood
- CHCECE018Nurture creativity in children
- CHCECE019Facilitate compliance in an educational and care services
- CHCECE020Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
- CHCECE021Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
- CHCECE022Promote Children's agency
- CHCECE023Analyse information to inform learning
- CHCECE024Design and implement the curriculum to foster chldren's learning and development
- CHCECE025Embed sustainable practices in service operations
- CHCECE026Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children
- CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
- CHCPRT001Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- HLTAID004Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
- HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
Elective Units
- CHCECE006Support behaviour of children and young people
- CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
- CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- CHCMGT003Lead the work team
- BSBWOR202Organise and complete daily work activities
Foundation Skills Assessment
Although there are no entry requirements for the qualification, applicants will be assessed for suitability by using the Foundation Skills Assessment. This will help us to identify any potential barriers or help us determine whether you require extra support for your studies.
The Foundation Skills Assessment will focus on English language, literacy and numeracy skills as well as employability skills.
Selection Criteria
All successful applicants will be required to undertake a police check and Volunteer Working with Children Check to meet their workplace regulatory requirements.
At an interview applicants must demonstrate:
- An ability to work effectively with children and their families
- Knowledge of and an interest in childcare
- Sound written, verbal and interpersonal skills as well as good organisational and presentation skills.
Course Fees
This training is delivered by Diversitat Training TOID: 5819.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
Different levels of Government subsidy are available – Diversitat Training can help you to determine if you are eligible for a Government subsidy of your training through Skills First. More information about Fees and Charges can be found in our Student Handbook which can be downloaded from Current Students page.
PLEASE NOTE: Fees may apply for placement depending on the facility. If additional fees apply, this will be discussed with any students affected individually.
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