Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Course Overview
This qualification is for those wanting to take on higher levels of responsibility and leadership in an early childhood setting. You will learn how to design and implement the curriculum in children’s learning and development, and acquire the skills you need to foster the holistic development and wellbeing of children.
Course Structure
Course Units
Core Units
BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness
CHCECE041Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE042Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
CHCECE043Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE044Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
CHCECE045Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
CHCECE046Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE047Analyse information to inform children’s learning
CHCECE048Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
CHCECE049Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
CHCECE050Work in partnership with children’s families
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Elective Units
CHCMGT003Lead the work team
CHCPOL002Develop and implement policy
CHCPOL003Research and apply evidence to practice
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Must be 18 year or older |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent Pre-Requisites Completion of CHC30113 or CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. |
Career Opportunities
May include: Child Care Educator, Family Day Care Scheme Director/Manager, ECEC Team Leader. Industry employees, at a supervisor or higher level looking to upskill and/or achieve an award of a formal qualification, will benefit from this course.