CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Course Description:
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.
Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.
Entry Requirement:
Learners must show appropriate levels of LLN to be eligible to complete this course. Learners need a level of English language both written and verbal to accurately collect and report information. Learners will be guided to support LLN requirements / improvements by trainer(s). Learners complete a LLN screen during the Pre-Training Interview process.
Students needing Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support are identified on application through the Pre Training Interview process. In most cases, LLN support can be provided. Where only a low level of support is needed, the program manager may arrange for the student to receive extra-curricular assistance from the trainer or other qualified staff member. Where extensive support is needed, specialised LLN classes may be set up. Where an applicant’s LLN deficiency will clearly inhibit achievement of learning outcomes and the applicant refuses LLN support, enrolment may be declined.
We have a Student Support Officer on campus to assist students with any other problems, complaints or referral issues.
The RTO’s determined Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) entry levels for this course are:
Criteria | Entry Level |
Learning | 5 |
Reading | 4 |
Writing | 4 |
Oral Communication | 4 |
• Working with children check
• Police record check
Learners need to meet the requirements of the Early Childhood Education and Care Service organisation in order to complete their practical work placement requirement. It is the responsibility of the Learner to check the requirements of the individual centre they will be undertaking practical work placement.
Assessor will visits work place to assess students on the practical workplace components of study. Work place Supervisors will also regularly sign off on workplace tasks.
Following units have requirements with respect to minimum number of work placement hours before being assessed as competent.
To achieve this Qualification, students are required to undertake work placement of 240 hours. Workplace documents are provided and students are advised to complete a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check on commencement of the course in preparation for work placement. Students who have these already can commence practical work placement immediately.
Assessor will visits work place to assess students on the practical workplace components of study. Work place Supervisors will also regularly sign off on workplace tasks.
Following units have requirements with respect to minimum number of work placement hours before being assessed as competent.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Work placement requirements |
CHCECE003 | Provide care for children | Student are required to perform the activities outlined in the performance criteria of these units during a period of at least 120 hours of work in at least one regulated education and care service |
CHCECE005 | Provide care for babies and toddlers | |
CHCECE007 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | |
CHCECE019 | Facilitate compliance in an education and care services | |
CHCECE017 | Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood | Student are required to perform the activities outlined in the performance criteria of these units during a period of at least 240 hours of work in at least one regulated education and care service |
CHCECE024 | Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s |
Career Outcomes
After successful completion of this qualification student may expect to have following job outcomes:
- Authorised Supervisor
- Child Care Manager
- Childhood Educator
- Early Childhood Educator
- Children’s Advisor
- Children’s Service Director / Manager
- Children’s Service Coordinator
- Program Leader
- Child Development Educator
We do not guarantee the desired outcome after successful completion of this qualification. Students are advised to undertake analysis of the market before deciding to start the course
Further Studies
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood / Primary)
- CHC60312 – Advance Diploma Community Sector
Course Structure
Unit code | Unit title | Core / Elective | Nominal Hours |
HLTAID004 | Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting | Core | 20 |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | Core | 55 |
CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | Core | 40 |
CHCECE009 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | Core | 70 |
CHCECE003 | Provide care for children | Core | 70 |
CHCECE005 | Provide care for babies and toddlers | Core | 60 |
CHCECE007 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | Core | 70 |
CHCECE004 | Promote and provide healthy food and drinks | Core | 35 |
CHCECE002 | Ensure the health and safety of children | Core | 63 |
CHCECE001 | Develop cultural competence | Core | 70 |
CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | Core | 25 |
CHCECE016 | Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | Core | 50 |
HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | Core | 40 |
CHCECE017 | Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood | Core | 240 |
CHCECE018 | Nurture creativity in children | Core | 80 |
CHCECE020 | Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour | Core | 50 |
CHCECE021 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children | Core | 50 |
BSBLED401 | Develop teams and individuals | Elective | 40 |
CHCECE022 | Promote children’s agency | Core | 80 |
CHCECE023 | Analyse information to inform learning | Core | 70 |
CHCECE024 | Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development | Core | 170 |
CHCECE026 | Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care | Core | 70 |
BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development | Elective | 50 |
CHCECE019 | Facilitate compliance in an education and care services | Core | 120 |
BSBINN502 | Build and sustain an innovative work environment | Elective | 30 |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Elective | 120 |
CHCPOL002 | Develop and implement policy | Elective | 50 |
CHCECE025 | Embed sustainable practices in service operations | Core | 60 |
1,948 |
Expected Duration
Students are required to undertake face to face, work placement and home study over the period of 93 weeks including 16 weeks break and 4 weeks extra time to complete the left over
written assessment and work placement part. Delivery will complete in Study load of students have been worked out as under:
Face to face in class (7 hours a day and one day a week for 72 weeks) (Note 6-week break is not taken into account) | 504 Hours |
Trainer / Assessor contact time with student individually over a period of 72 weeks | 54 Hours |
Work placement | 240 Hours |
Home Study, research, Assessments etc | 1,150 Hours |
Total | 1,948 Hours |
Home study, research and assessment timings may vary depending upon individual student LLN level.
Students are advised to undertake Work placement during the delivery and continue to complete the requirements of each unit. However, they have the options to undertake work placement after delivery. Students who prefer to undertake work placement at the end of the delivery may expect extra twelve week’s time to complete work placement component.
This course requires 93 weeks to complete. The maximum duration of this course is based on the total nominal hours of this course (1,948 hours) and a recommended overall average minimum number of hours devoted to study each week, which includes practical, self-study and assessments.
This meets the established volume of learning as indicated by AQF 2nd Edition January 2013 and Volume of Learning an Explanation May 2014.
This Qualification will be delivered at the following locations:
Victoria:
Unit 5 49-55 Riverside Ave, WERRIBEE VIC 3030 Plenty of parking available at site.
Other places may be made available depending upon the requirements / group of learners.
Work placement and Place for simulations may be different from the delivery location and students are expected to travel to other location(s) to complete these aspect of training and assessment.
Initial Deposit: - A deposit of $150 is required to secure your vacancy unless paying in full
Details of fees: -
NOTE:
• the above fees include student amenities and services
• the above fees are GST Free
• The student tuition fees are indicative only and subject to change without prior notice
For fee terms and conditions, payment plans, and refunds, please refer student handbook or contact the office.
Fee protection
To ensure the protection of fees paid in advance, we will not accept payment of more than $1,200 from each individual student prior to the commencement of a course. Following course commencement, we require payment of additional fees in advance but ensure that at any given time, the total amount pre-paid for services does not exceed $1,500.
Payment plan
Instalment No | Timing of Payment | Administration/ Material Fee | Tuition Fee | Total |
Down Payment | Before Commencement | – | – | |
1st Instalment | After 3 months | – | – | |
2nd Instalment | After 6 months | – | – | |
3rd Instalment | After 9 months | – | – | |
4th Instalment | After 12 months | – | – | |
5th Instalment | After 15 months | – | – | |
Final Instalment | Upon Completion | – | – | |
Total |
Students completing units but not completing the qualification will be issued with Statement of Attainment detailing the units that have been completed successfully.
The Trainers/assessor’s are given a marking guide and instructions that is used across the board to ensure quality and provide a benchmark for marking assessments. We use following methods of assessments:
We have implemented assessment instruments that uses range of assessment method to assess the learner’s performance.
The following methods of assessment may be employed in the course:
Method Code Method Code
Short answer questions/ written A Presentations E
Demonstrations/Observation/ Role play B Portfolio F
Written assessments/ report C Third party report G
Practical activity/ Projects D Journal activity/ log book H
It should be noted that a single assessment activity may employ more than one assessment methodology indicated in the above table.
You will need to indicate this on your enrolment form and fill out an RPL application form and read the RPL information sheet as to the process involved.
Students are given a check list of documentation to submit as evidence based on this submission the trainer will determine if the evidence is sufficient meeting all elements and essential criteria, knowledge and skills. If they are lacking in any area the trainer will then use competency based questioning, practical assessment and if necessary gap training.
Once competency has been established the qualification will be issued to the student.
Students Resources:
The students need to bring the following during their training and assessment:
a. Notebook/Note pad
b. Pen (either blue or black)
c. Lunch/Snacks
For further information about the complaints and appeal process, please refer to student handbook or speak to one of our staff.
Students completing units but not completing the qualification will be issued with Statement of Attainment detailing the units that have been completed successfully.
The Trainers/assessor’s are given a marking guide and instructions that is used across the board to ensure quality and provide a benchmark for marking assessments. We use following methods of assessments:
We have implemented assessment instruments that uses range of assessment method to assess the learner’s performance.
The following methods of assessment may be employed in the course:
Method Code Method Code
Short answer questions/ written A Presentations E
Demonstrations/Observation/ Role play B Portfolio F
Written assessments/ report C Third party report G
Practical activity/ Projects D Journal activity/ log book H
It should be noted that a single assessment activity may employ more than one assessment methodology indicated in the above table.
You will need to indicate this on your enrolment form and fill out an RPL application form and read the RPL information sheet as to the process involved.
Students are given a check list of documentation to submit as evidence based on this submission the trainer will determine if the evidence is sufficient meeting all elements and essential criteria, knowledge and skills. If they are lacking in any area the trainer will then use competency based questioning, practical assessment and if necessary gap training.
Once competency has been established the qualification will be issued to the student.
Students Resources:
The students need to bring the following during their training and assessment:
a. Notebook/Note pad
b. Pen (either blue or black)
c. Lunch/Snacks
For further information about the complaints and appeal process, please refer to student handbook or speak to one of our staff.