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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
CHC52021 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Course CRICOS Code: 114144C
Course Overview
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.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
Delivery Mode
This course will be delivered as Classroom based face to face training.
Delivery Location
Level 3, 220 Albert Road, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Course Duration
This course will be delivered over 60 weeks as following:
Course Delivery: 50 Weeks (including 14 weeks of practical placement)
Holidays: 10 Weeks
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements:
- Holds a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care OR CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
- Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.
- IELTS (Academic) band score 5.5 or equivalent score in other English tests including, PTE, TOEFL, and CAE.
- 18 years or older at commencement of course.
Additional Requirements:
- The student must have basic computer skills to use word processing software like Microsoft Word and using internet effectively for research.
- WMIT will conduct LLN assessment of the student at the time of orientation to identify the support required by the students. This support will enable students to complete qualification successfully in required time.
Course Structure
To attain the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, 15 units must be achieved, consisting of 12 core and 3 elective units listed below:
Code | Title | Core/ Elective |
CHCECE044 | Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service | Core |
CHCECE049 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations | Core |
CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | Core |
CHCECE042 | Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing | Core |
CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with children’s families | Core |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Core |
CHCECE047 | Analyse information to inform children’s learning | Core |
CHCECE048 | Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum | Core |
CHCECE043 | Nurture creativity in children | Core |
CHCECE045 | Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children | Core |
CHCECE046 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children | Core |
BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | Core |
BSBHRM413 | Support the learning and development of teams and individuals | Elective |
BSBSTR501 | Establish innovative work environments | Elective |
CHCECE053 | Respond to grievances and complaints about the service | Elective |