Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC50121
CRICOS Code:
106953C
Qualification Level:
Diploma
Course Area:
Education Studies
Duration:
56-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Course Fees:
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Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Monthly
Course Overview
This qualification reflects the role of early years educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early years education and care services. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff.
Course Structure
Students must successfully complete all 28 units of competency in order to achieve this qualification:
Core Units
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence
- CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children
- CHCECE003 Provide care for children
- CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
- CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers
- CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
- CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
- CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
- CHCECE017 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood
- CHCECE018 Nurture creativity in children
- CHCECE019 Facilitate compliance in an education and care services
- CHCECE020 Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
- CHCECE021 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
- CHCECE022 Promote children’s agency
- CHCECE023 Analyse information to inform learning
- CHCECE024 Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development
- CHCECE025 Embed sustainable practices in service operations
- CHCECE026 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
- HLTWHS003 Maintain workplace health and safety
Elective Units
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
- CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
- CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
- CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Students must be over 18 years of age. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Entrants into this qualification should hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and should be working within a supervisory role or have significant experience in the childcare industry. Students must undergo a working with children check and have a valid blue card before undertaking work placement. For further information, please visit bluecard.qld.gov.au. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | ASMI will accept test results from the following specified English language tests for student visa purposes taken in any country: • The TOEFL Paper-Based Test (TOEFL PBT) • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test (also known as Certificate in Advanced English). Students are required to reach a minimum level of English: IELTS 5.5 (with no individual band less than 5.0) or TOEFL 530 or ISLPR 2+. For further advice or assistance, please contact the International Student Manager. |
Pathway
- Cert III Early Childh Edu + Dip Early Childh Edu
- Cert III Early Childh Edu + Dip Early Childh Edu + Ad Dip Lead/Mangmnt
Career Opportunities
Possible employment opportunities include:
- Early Years Director
- Lead Educator
- Coordinator
- Centre Manager
- Early Years Worker
- Nominated or Certified Supervisor.
Internship or Work Placements
This course required a total of 240 hours of vocational placement.