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COURSE CODE:
CHC50121
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
CAREER PATHWAYS:
Educational Support Leader or Educational Support Officer
Program Leader (Children’s Services)
Director (Children’s Services)
Children’s Services Coordinator
Children’s Service Director
Centre Manager (Children’s Services)
Childhood Education Manager
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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
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Do you have a passion for educating and shaping the young minds of Australia’s youth? Then consider a CHC50121 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 CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. This course will teach you to plan, implement and manage programs in early childhood services.
100% STUDY ONLINE
FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS
STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
WORK PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE
DEDICATED TRAINER AND STUDENT SUPPORT
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING
Overview
A child care course can go a long way. Here’s what is possible:
Learning Method
Online
Duration
12 months (with the ability to complete sooner)
Work Placement
280 hours’ minimum
Training delivered by
Kirana Colleges Registered Training Organisation, Maxis Solutions Pty Ltd RTO ID 91428
Course Description
Course Requirement
To achieve the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care a total of 15 units of competency must be completed (12 core units and 3 elective units).
Students must undertake a minimum of 280 logged working hours within an Approved Service which will allow you to complete a range of applicable work tasks.
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Entry Requirements
Students will be required to complete and pass a Working With Vulnerable People Check (including a national police check) in the state or territory that they are working in prior to commencing work in this field.
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold a:
CHC30121
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
OR
CHC30113
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
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.
Early childhood educators are 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 high school, 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.
Career Insights
Future Growth
UP TO
21.8%
projected growth in the Child Care sector by 2026.
Source: Labour Marketing Insights
Course Structure
To achieve the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care a total of 15 units of competency must be completed (12 core units and 3 elective units).
| UNIT CODE | UNIT DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| UNIT CODE | UNIT DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| BSBHRM413 | Support the learning and development of teams and individuals |
| CHCECE053 | Respond to grievances and complaints about the service |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence |
Payment Information
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