Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
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. Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
Course Structure
Students must successfully complete the following 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
- CHCINM002 Meet community information needs
- CHCECE053 Respond to grievances and complaints about the service
- HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or a CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| English Language Requirements | Upper-intermediate Level of English OR IELTS Test Score of 5.5 OR Other recognised English Language tests such as: TOEFL iBT Test Score of 65 PTE Academic Test Score of 42 Cambridge English: FCE OET D Grade TOEFL PBT Test Score of 513 TOEIC 605 |
Career Opportunities
This qualification suits students seeking a career in the following job roles:
- Centre Manager
- OSHC Coordinator
Internship or Work Placement
This course includes Work Based Training of 12 weeks @ 24 hours per week (total=288 hours).