Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care - International
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.
Course Structure
This course will require the completion of 15 units including 12 core units and 3 elective 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
- BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
- BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
- BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Must be 18 years or older |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Students must have a current CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, to enrol in this course All students must undertake the following: Working with Children Check
Criminal Record Check |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Upper intermediate level of English (IELTS Score of 5.5 or equivalent) |
Career Opportunities
Early Childhood Educator
Early Childhood Team Leader
Internship or Work Placement
This course requires work placement which will be organised by SGSCC. Work placement (unpaid) is a compulsory component of the course where you will be assessed in the workplace.
280 hours