Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

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Overview

VET Qualification Code: CHC50121

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.

To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.

Entry Requirements

Applicant must have completed CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care to enrol into CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

EduNex Training requires its applicants to:

  • be at least 18 years old
  • evidence of holding any of the following English language test scores within the last 3 years.

Test Type

International English Language Testing System
TOEFL internet-based test
Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English)
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
Occupational English Test

Score or Level

5.5
46
162
42
B for each test component

OR

be able to provide the following evidence of English Language competence

  • that they were educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country.
  • that they have successfully completed their Year 11 or equivalent in English Language

OR

  • Certificate IV or higher completed in Australia

Additional Requirements:

    • have the required level of Language, Learning and Numeracy skills required by the course by
    • completing a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment conducted by an EduNex Training at the time of orientation to identify the support required by the students. This support will enable students to complete qualification in the required time.
    • The LLN test also assists EduNex Training to assess whether or not students’ LLN skills are at a level suited to the course requirements. It also assists our trainers to prepare individual learning plans for each successful applicant where skill weaknesses are identified.
    • The student must have basic computer skills to use word processing software like Microsoft Word and using internet effectively for research.

      IT:

      Students will be required to access the online simulated workplace. Ensure devices meet the following IT requirements:

      • Latest version of Chrome or Safari
      • Microsoft Office (2010 or higher)
      • Adobe PDF Reader

Work placement:

Students must complete 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia.

 For practical placement purposes, this vocational sector requires.

  • Working with Children Check
  • National Police record check
  • Child Protection Training Certificate

Please note that the above mentioned are the minimal requirement services request, however individual services may request additional requirements.  This will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.

Note: If a student has a Disclosable Court Outcome registered against their name, we are unable to assist with placement as an industry will not accept students without a clear record.  This requirement is not negotiable.

Career Outcomes

The successful completion of this qualification may enable students to work as:

  • Early childhood educator
  • Family Day Care Educator
  • Playgroup Supervisor
  • Outside school hours care and vacation care workers
 

Study Pathway

Students who successfully complete this course may wish to continue their education into:

  • CHC62015 – Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management OR
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education OR
  • Equivalent Qualification

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants can apply for credit transfer of units that they have already been issued with from another RTO͘, Additionally, they may wish to apply for recognition of prior learning gained from their past formal and informal learning pathway from other training, work or life experience.

Course Structure

This qualification consists of 15 units in total, consisting of 12 core units and 3 elective units.
 
A candidate must demonstrate competency in the following 15 units of competency to achieve this qualification.

Code

BSBESB401
BSBESB402
BSBESB403
BSBESB404
BSBESB301
BSBESB302
BSBSUS411
BSBMKG434
BSBTWK401
SIRXMKT006

Title

Research and develop business plans
Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
Plan finances for new business ventures
Market new business ventures
Investigate business opportunities
Develop and present business proposals
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Promote products and services
Build and maintain business relationships
Develop a social media strategy

Core/Elective

Core
Core
Core
Core
Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

Course Duration

This course is delivered over 70 weeks (including breaks)

Delivery Location

Level 8, 406 Collins St, Melbourne, 3000

Delivery Mode

Face to Face Classroom Based

Study Mode

Full Time

Work Placement Hours

280 Hours

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