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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. Connect with “Qualification Edge”
- Course Overview
- Entry Requirements
- Units
- Assessment Methods
- Payment Methods
- Funding Available
- Employment Opportunities
- Pathways to Further Study
Qualification
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Course Code CHC50121
Nationally Recognised Yes
Duration
Full time: 52 weeks
Part time: 104 weeks
Delivery Modes
You can choose the delivery mode that best suits your circumstances. Delivery modes available for this qualification include:
- Online
- Traineeship/Apprenticeship
Hours of Work
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.
International Delivery
This course is available to international students.
CRICOS Code: 082757J
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.
Core Units
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
CHCECE041 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
BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
CHCECE053 Respond to grievances and complaints about the service
Questioning:
written questionnaires
Product based methods:
reports, projects, displays, work samples, role plays, presentations
Direct observation:
real time assessment in the workplace/off-the-job simulation
Third party evidence:
reports from workplace supervisors
Check if there is funding available for this course on our Fees and Funding page.
ACCCO has several payment methods available to you to pay your student fees, including:
- Credit Card
- Direct Debit
- Payment Plans
- VET Student Loan
State government funding is available for this course if you meet the eligibility requirements.
Check if you are eligible on our fees and funding page.
The Diploma qualification provides for employment in the following roles:
- Centre Based Director
- Lead Educator in long day care, child care centres, occasional care
- Educational Leader
- Centre Manager
- Family Day Care Coordinator
- Family Day Care Educator
- In Home Care Provider or Coordinator
- Out of School Hours Coordinator
- Out of School Hours Educator
- Preschool Assistant
- Assistant Educator in a Kindergarten or preschool program, working with a teacher
- Nanny
- Other education based employers may accept this qualification, such as working as a tutor, education support staff or as a teacher aide.
Some universities offer credit from the Diploma qualification to enrol in Early Childhood teaching qualifications. Alternatively, the CHC60215 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management is a great qualification for those aiming to hold a management position in an ACECQA approved service.
