CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care

Early childhood educators are in demand. Jobs are expected to continue growing in this sector. This diploma course will set you up for a rewarding career with leadership opportunities. You will gain advanced skills in childhood education, wellbeing and development. You will learn to design and teach curriculum within an approved learning framework. You will also be qualified to supervise other staff or volunteers.

Course 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.

Delivery Options

• Virtual Evening classes
• Virtual Weekend classes
• On-the-job training under supervision of employer (Traineeship only)
• Regular engagement with the trainer
• Online learning materials
• Coaching and support available
• Delivered over 12 months

Accreditation

This course is nationally accredited as CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Mandatory Hours

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.

Please discuss the requirements of the mandatory hours with a student support officer prior to enrolment if you are not currently employed in a relevant role.

Please note: A successful Police Check and Working With Children Check (WWCC) will be required prior to commencing placement hours.

Fees

Refer to Fees Schedule.

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.