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The CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will open a career of opportunities supporting children and coordinating staff within an Early Education Centre.

Previously, it was necessary to have qualified with a CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care to progress within the childcare facility. However, new regulations now require for any one in a position of responsibility to have graduated with the CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Further, it is now a requirement that 50% of employees within the centre now have a Diploma of Early Childhood and Care qualification.

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It is required that educators must have or be working towards at least an approved Certificate III level Education and Care qualification whilst working in a child care centre.

The CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care course provides you with the necessary skills to work in a supervised role and curriculum development of an early childhood education and care service (may vary from state to state).

This course is specifically designed for early childhood educators who may have responsibility for supervision of staff, as well as 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.

For those who would like to advance to a position of leadership, they are required to have graduated with an approved Diploma of Early Childhood and Care.

The latest CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care has been developed against national requirements and is nationally recognised in Australia.

Workplace training:

There is a mandatory work placement requirement of 240 hours (minimum) to complete this course. Students are provided with a Professional Development (PD) Manual and the Case Management (CM) Manual for the work placement.

The work placement hours must be in a regulated education and care service, which would include long day care, family daycare, preschools/kindergartens, outside school hours care, occasional care and mobile.

Students will be required to complete:

HLTAID004 Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting

You will need to undertake the first aid course unit externally, in your area (additional cost) and submit a copy of your certification to the College.

Course summary

Course code

CHC50113

Qualification gained

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Nationally recognised

Study mode

Online, workplace, and/or flexible delivery

Course fees

Pay up-front, pay by installment or completely customise your own payment plan here.

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No 20% VET-FEE loan fee

Flexible duration

Up to 30 months

Study load

Self-paced

Start date

Start anytime

Assessment method

Multiple Choice, Short Answer Questions, Case Study Questions, Professional Development Manual, Case Management Manual, Work Placement

Career opportunities

Senior Early Childhood Educator
School Age Care Co-ordinator
Family Daycare Co-ordinator

Course units

CHCLEG001

Work Legally and Ethically

CHCPRT001

Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk

CHCECE002

Ensure the Health and Safety of Children

CHCECE004

Promote and Provide Healthy Food and Drinks

HLTAID004*

Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting

CHCECE003

Provide Care for Children

CHCECE005

Provide Care for Babies and Toddlers

CHCECE007

Develop Positive and Respectful Relationships with Children

CHCECE009

Use an Approved Learning Framework to Guide Practice

CHCECE011

Provide Experiences to Support Children’s Play and Learning

CHCECE013

Use Information About Children to Inform Practice

CHCECE012

Support Children to Connect to their World

CHCDIV001

Work with Diverse People

CHCECE001

Develop Cultural Competence

CHCDIV002

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety

CHCPRP003

Reflect On and Improve Own Professional Practice

CHCECE017

Foster the Holistic Development and Wellbeing of the Child in Early Childhood

CHCECE023

Analyse Information to Inform Learning

CHCECE024

Design and Implement the Curriculum to Foster Children's Learning and Development

CHCECE018

Nurture Creativity in Children

CHCECE022

Promote Children’s Agency

CHCECE025

Embed Sustainable Practices in Service Operations

CHCECE020

Establish and Implement Plans for Developing Cooperative Behaviour

CHCECE021

Implement Strategies for the Inclusion of All Children

CHCECE026

Work in Partnership with Families to Provide Appropriate Education and Care for Children

CHCECE016

Establish and Maintain a Safe and Healthy Environment for Children

CHCECE019

Facilitate Compliance in an Education and Care Service

HLTWHS003

Maintain Work Health and Safety

*You will need to undertake the first aid course unit externally, in your area and submit a copy of your certification to the College.

Entry requirements

Access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection
A good command of written English
Ability to allocate appropriate study hours per week

If you have these essential requirements, then you can get started immediately.

Qualification pathways

Complete the required training and the assessment requirements
Have you studied a related course? Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Are you currently working in a related industry? Apply for Recognition of Current Competency (RCC)

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