Course Code: CHC50113Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Working with children is a great way to have fun while building your career. Do you have a passion for educating and shaping the young minds of Australia’s youth? Then consider a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. You will learn to plan, implement and manage programs in early childhood services, in accordance with licensing, accreditation and duty of care requirements. Legislation now requires most educators in the early childhood services industry to either hold or be working towards a Diploma level qualification. So now is the time to do a CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. This course will teach you to plan, implement and manage programs in early childhood services.
Early Childhood Educators are key…
Research states that early childhood educators are instrumental in laying the foundations for successive and successful years of learning through primary, high school, college and university. Successful graduates of our Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care also have pathway to university. Our articulation agreement with Charles Sturt University means by completing your diploma you can get up to 128 of the 256 credits required towards a Bachelor of Education and shorten your degree time by almost half!
A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care gives back…
Early childhood educators are also key to early intervention in young children and you’ll play a rewarding role in ensuring kids get off to the best start in life possible. A career in early childhood education doesn’t just reward students, but teachers and educators as well. Your career could last decades and you’ll see children come up through the ranks through highschool, uni and into adult life. You’ll be thrilled to know you played a part in shaping their lives and providing them a platform from which they could jump.
Getting started is just a click or a call away so don’t delay any longer. You’ll be surprised how easy and affordable it is to get qualified.
- Studying Online
- Payment Option
- Nationally Recognised
- Student Assistance Program
- Funding Available
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Learning Method
Classroom / Distance/Correspondence / Online / Work-based -
Duration
12 months. -
RTO's
This course is delivered by one of the following Kirana Colleges Registered Training Organisations; Collaboration Learning Pty Ltd RTO ID 52247.
Course Requirements
To achieve the CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care a total of 28 units of competency must be completed (23 core units and 5 elective units).
Qualification Pathway
After achieving this qualification, you may choose to pursue one of the following Degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching, Birth – Five, Birth – 12 Years)
- Bachelor of Education
- Bachelor of Education (Birth – Five)
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
- Bachelor of Human Services
- Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
- Bachelor of Teaching (Birth – Five)
Entry Requirements
It is preferred that the students have obtained a minimum of an Australian Senior Secondary School Certificate or equivalent.
Students are required to pass a Working with Children/ Vulnerable People Check (including Police Clearance) in the state or territory that they are working in prior to commencing work placement.
Student Selection Process
Kirana’s student selection process is designed to ensure that you are enrolled in the qualification that best meets your needs.
Kirana’s selection criteria will take into account various factors when deciding upon which students will be offered places in the program including;
- The students’ needs and desired outcomes
- The ability and commitment of the students to complete the course;
- Eligibility requirements listed in the applicable National Training Package;
- Students existing ability in the ACSF core skills, (learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy)
Students not meeting these requirements will be directed to more suitable qualifications or skill development programs.
After completing this course you can pursue a career as a:
- Childhood Education Manager
- Nominated Supervisor
- Centre manager (children’s services)
- Children’s service director, manager
- Children’s services coordinator
- Director (children’s services)
- Group, team coordinator, leader (children’s services)
- Program leader (children’s services)
- Educational Support Leader or Educational Support Officer
Core
| Unit Code | Unit Description |
|---|---|
| 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 service |
| 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 work health and safety |
| 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 |
Electives
| Unit Code | Unit Description |
|---|---|
| CHCINM002 | Meet community information needs |
| CHCMGT003 | Lead the work team |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| BSBINN502 | Build and sustain an innovative work |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
Work Placement
To be assessed as competent in this qualification, students are required to undertake 360 hours of supervised work placement in a regulated child care service which caters for children aged between 0-6. A minimum of 120 hours of this work placement will need to be completed specifically with babies 0-2 of age. In all work placement settings, students must have a minimum Diploma trained staff member supervising them throughout the work placement hours.
*If you have completed a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, you will only be required to complete 240 hours of work placement. Students will need to produce evidence of their Certificate.
ACT Skilled Capital – for students residing in ACT
This qualification can be funded to eligible students through ACT Skilled Capital, a subsidised training program offered by the ACT Government. Skilled Capital funding is available through Kirana Colleges Registered Training Organisations Kirana Training Pty Ltd RTO ID 52247. Skilled Capital is an ACT Government training initiative, funded by the ACT and Australian Governments.
| ACT Skilled Capital Funding Eligibility |
Queensland Higher Level Skills – for students residing in Queensland
Funding for this qualification may be available through Higher Level Skills, a subsidised training program offered by the QLD Government. Higher Level Skills funding for this qualification is available to eligible students through Kirana Colleges Registered Training Organisations Kirana Training Pty Ltd RTO ID 52247.
| Queensland Higher Level Skills Funding Eligibility |
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