Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Provider:

Skills Australia Institute (SAI)

Course Code:

CHC50121

CRICOS Code:

107068B

Qualification Level:

Diploma

Course Area:

Education Studies

Duration:

52-Week

Study Mode:

Full Time

Location:

Western Australia (Perth)

Course Fee:

$9,800 Per Course

Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Target:

International

Intake:

8 intakes per year

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Course Overview

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services.

They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff.

Under the National Quality Framework, 50% of educators required to meet the relevant ratios in a centre based service working with children preschool age and under, must have or be actively working towards an approved Diploma level education and care qualification.

All other educators required to meet the relevant ratios at the service must have or be actively working towards an approved Certificate III level education and care qualification.

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 .

The course will cover subjects in:

Providing care for babies, toddlers and children
Health and safety in the workplace and of children
First Aid
Designing and implementing the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development
Embed sustainable practices in service operations
After successfully completing the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care course, students will be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standards.

Course Structure

To successfully complete the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, students must complete the following 15 units comprising of 12 core units and 3 elective units.

CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children\’s families
CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children\’s education and care service
CHCECE053 Respond to grievances and complaints about the service
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
CHCINM002 Meet community information needs

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements	Successful completion of Year 12, (High School Certificate (HSC) OR equivalent) OR a Certificate III OR equivalent OR be a mature age. Completion of CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care with SAI.
Academic Entry Requirements	Australian Permanent Residents Minimum 18 years of age. Successful completion of Year 12, (High School Certificate (HSC) OR equivalent) OR a Certificate III OR equivalent OR be a mature age. Completion of CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care with SAI. English Requirement: Students need to demonstrate that they have a proficiency in English and a basic understanding of Maths. For students who cannot supply documented proof on their academic and English language proficiency, they will be required to sit a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test prior to a place being offered in the course. Additional Requirements for all Students Students must undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check prior to commencing their work placement. From the 1st July 2019, a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) will replace the current system where people can have either national police check assessment done by an employer or a DHS screening. For students who have e a current, valid DCSI/DHS screening clearance for child-related employment, it will be recognised under the new laws until it expires. You do not need to do anything until it is time to renew your current check. Please note: Mature students, who do not meet the admission requirements listed above, may be allowed entrance on the basis of their work experience. COURSE PRE-REQUISITES Completion of CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Minimum Age to Apply	Minimum 18 years of age.

Admission Requirements

Academic Entry Requirements

Successful completion of Year 12, (High School Certificate (HSC) OR equivalent) OR a Certificate III OR equivalent OR be a mature age.

Completion of CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care with SAI.

Academic Entry Requirements

Australian Permanent Residents

Minimum 18 years of age.
Successful completion of Year 12, (High School Certificate (HSC) OR equivalent) OR a Certificate III OR equivalent OR be a mature age.
Completion of CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care with SAI.

English Requirement:

Students need to demonstrate that they have a proficiency in English and a basic understanding of Maths. For students who cannot supply documented proof on their academic and English language proficiency, they will be required to sit a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test prior to a place being offered in the course.
Additional Requirements for all Students

Students must undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check prior to commencing their work placement.
From the 1st July 2019, a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) will replace the current system where people can have either national police check assessment done by an employer or a DHS screening.
For students who have e a current, valid DCSI/DHS screening clearance for child-related employment, it will be recognised under the new laws until it expires. You do not need to do anything until it is time to renew your current check.

Please note: Mature students, who do not meet the admission requirements listed above, may be allowed entrance on the basis of their work experience.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES

Completion of CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Minimum Age to Apply

Minimum 18 years of age.

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)	International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 5.5 in the Academic section and no band less than 5.0 for the other sections.
TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum)	Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-Based Test must have scored 40 or higher.
PTE Score (Minimum)	Pearson Test of English (PTE) must have scored 38 or higher.
CAE Score (Minimum)	Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) ESOL test must have score 162 or higher.

Career Opportunities

After successfully completing the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care students will be able to work in the following job roles:

Outside School Hours Coordinator
Childhood Education Manager
Early Childhood Educator
Children’s Services Coordinator
Centre Manager (Children’s Services)
Family Day Care Coordinator

Internship or Work Placement

This course includes 480 hours of work-based training which will be completed over a period of 20 weeks. During work-based training, students will be able to practice their skills and knowledge in workplace setting. This will assist students to be job-ready after successfully completing the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care