About the Course
This qualification provides the knowledge and skills to become early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care centres as per the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standards. Graduates of this qualification may also be involved in supervising volunteers and staff of the care centres.
Upon successful completion of all allocated units within this qualification the learners will be awarded the CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care qualification.
If the learners decide to leave this course without completing they will still receive a Statement of Attainment for the unit/s they have successfully completed.
This qualification is delivered by Training Specialists Australia (RTO ID: 21811).
Pathways
Upon successful completion of CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care learners may pursue relevant further studies at the Advanced Diploma or Graduate Certificate level e.g. CHC60208 Advanced Diploma of Children’s Services.
This qualification may provide career pathways or job outcomes to work as a:
- Childhood Education Manager
- Outside School Hours Coordinator
- Care Co-ordinator
- Early Childhood Educator
- Supervisor: Occasional Care Facility
Course Content
Below is a list of units that will make up the CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care qualification.
In order to successfully complete the full qualification, the learner must complete 23 core and 5 elective, altogether 28 units, in this qualification. The chosen elective units will lead to the proposed career pathways or job outcomes of this qualification.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT TITLE | CORE/ ELECTIVE |
| CHCECE002 | Ensure the health and safety of children | Core |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | Core |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | Core |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | Core |
| CHCECE003 | Provide care for children | Core |
| CHCECE005 | Provide care for babies and toddlers | Core |
| CHCECE007 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | Core |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | Core |
| HLTAID004 | Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting * | Core |
| CHCECE004 | Promote and provide healthy food and drinks | Core |
| CHCECE009 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | Core |
| CHCECE016 | Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | Core |
| CHCECE026 | Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children | Core |
| CHCECE017 | Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood | Core |
| CHCECE024 | Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development | Core |
| CHCECE018 | Nurture creativity in children | Core |
| CHCECE023 | Analyse information to inform learning | Core |
| CHCECE022 | Promote children’s agency | Core |
| CHCECE019 | Facilitate compliance in an education and care services | Core |
| CHCECE020 | Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour | Core |
| CHCECE021 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children | Core |
| CHCECE025 | Embed sustainable practices in service operations | Core |
| CHCECE001 | Develop cultural competence | Core |
| CHCMGT003 | Lead the work team | Elective |
| CHCECE006 | Support behaviour of children and young people | Elective |
| BSBLED401 | Develop teams and individuals | Elective |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Elective |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Elective |
* We do not deliver the unit of competency HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting, learners must obtain this unit of competency through an external party and provide a copy of their Statement of Attainment and Transcript as evidence. Once we have received a copy of the Statement of Attainment and Transcript we will provide a credit transfer for this unit of competency.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If a learner has previous knowledge and skills gained through work experience and/or formal or informal education and training they may apply for the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) at the time of enrolment.
We also offer opportunities for Credit Transfers. If a learner has previously completed same or similar units linked with this qualification they may apply for Credit Transfer/s at the time of enrolment.
The learner may contact the RTO for more information on the processes of applying for the RPL and Credit Transfer.
Both RPL and Credit Transfer may reduce the duration of completing the qualification which will be determined by a qualified Trainer and Assessor of the RTO.
Scheduling and Location
All our training are pre-scheduled and delivered in a specific workplace or suitable pre-determined location.
The training for CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care follows a structured Delivery and Assessment Plan (DAP) where the trainer, the training location, duration and the delivery and assessment sessions are clearly identified. The DAP will be provided to all learners prior to or at the time of enrolment.
Duration
This qualification may be completed in 24 months on a full-time basis. It may take 42 months to complete if this qualification is studied part-time.
If the learner has previously completed the CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, this qualification may be completed in 18 months on a full-time basis.
The qualifications durations may be shortened due to a number of factors such as, Credit Transfers, recognition of Prior Learning and previous demonstrated skills and knowledge. This process will be determined by a qualified Trainer and Assessor of the RTO on a case-by case basis.
Entry and Assessment Requirements
There is no entry requirement to enrol in this course. Learners may have to undertake a simple Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test during the enrolment process to establish the individuals LLN skills and suitability into the course. Please refer to Welfare and Support below.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification.
Learners will be required to successfully complete all allocated assessments to be awarded this qualification. The assessments may include written questions, interviews, observations-at-work, role-plays, scenario analyses and others. Learners are also expected to participate in all scheduled classes, observations and assessment sessions.
Delivery Modes
This course will be mainly delivered at our client’s work places which are Health and Safety assured. The course may also be delivered for fee-for-service clients in suitably equipped venue. The modes of delivery may include:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Group work, and
- Observation of workplace practices and participation in practical work
Welfare and Support
If a learner has any disability issue in normally attending this course we can make reasonable adjustments in the delivery and assessment of this qualification. This will be done on a case-by-case basis.
Our RTO will be able to organise Language and Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support when required. We will also assist learners in using assistive or new technologies when required or refer them to the appropriate support services needed such as interpreter or ready and writing assistance services.
Course Fee and Payments
The course fee will be $7,000
All materials and equipment required for this training will be provided by the RTO and/or the clients workplace and the learners are not required to buy any materials or equipment for this training. No other expenses are involved in this training except the fees indicated above.
Please note that Training Specialists Australia are not currently offering this course