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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

If you would like to become a qualified early childhood educator, then our early childhood education and care course is for you. In this course you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to successfully work in this role in a range of early childhood settings.

In our early childhood education and care course you’ll study:

  • the principles and practices of early childhood pedagogy
  • child development
  • health and wellbeing
  • working in partnerships with families
  • legal and regulatory compliance
  • managing teams and care environments

You will learn how to design and implement educational programs that support developmental outcomes for children from birth to twelve years. Enhance your skills and confidence in classes with experienced and supportive trainers, in practical children’s services simulation rooms and during extensive industry work placement. 

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National Code CHC50113
CRICOS Code 081446K
Study Areas Children's Services
Study Level Diploma
Course Type International TAFE Course
Campuses Box Hill, Lilydale, Workplace

Tuition Fee Type Estimated Annual Fee
International Fee $14,770.00
Service Fees Estimated Annual Fees
Service & Amenities* $155.00
Core Skills Support** $75.00
Annual Material Fees $7.00
Retain Course Items*** $380.00


* Does not apply to VETiS or Short course students.

** Does not apply to VETiS, International students, Short Courses, Graduate Degrees , or re-enrolling students who re-enrol in the same course.

***Retained Course Items are purchased by the student once prior to commencing. The course items bought by the student become the property of the student. Such items retain a generic application for other purposes outside the student's course of study (e.g. textbooks).

Annual student tuition & material fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees listed are for 2019 and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. Advertised start dates and delivery locations are subject to viable student numbers. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.

  • Australian Year 12 equivalent with a pass.
  • Relevant senior employment experience in industry will be considered.
  • A minimum IELTS overall score of 6.0 (Academic).
  • A minimum TOEFL score of 550 for paper examination; 213 for computer based and 79 for internet based.

For other accepted tests, please visit the English Language Requirements page.

January and July

Full time: 18 months delivered across three semesters.

Semester One: Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
Semester Two: Wednesday to Friday 9am to 4pm
Semester Three: Wednesday to Friday 9am to 4pm

Box Hill, Lilydale, Workplace

VTAC (Year 12 applicants):

  • successful completion of VCE or equivalent
  • current Working with Children Check and Police Checks are required prior to commencement of work placement and for future employment in this field

Direct Entry:

  • good literacy and numeracy ability
  • current Working with Children and Police Checks are required prior to commencement of work placement and for future employment in this field

Traineeship applicants must also 

  • be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Centre and have a training contract with an employer
  • or be employed in a registered early childhood education and care service for a minimum of 2 days a week

All applicants should attend an Information Session, and need to achieve the required scores in a supervised Core Skills Diagnostic test.

You should be physically fit, enjoy being with children, have patience, understanding, energy, adaptability and willingness to take responsibility.

Successful completion can provide a pathway to the  Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care at Deakin University.

Direct entry. See how to apply or contact the international office.

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 5

After successful completion, you may wish to apply for employment opportunities as a qualified Diploma Early childhood Educator in long day care, occasional care, family day care, preschools, early intervention, and out of hour’s school care services.

Completion of 28 units (including 23 core and 5 electives).

To be assessed as competent in this qualification you are required to undertake between 240 – 590 hours of supervised work placement in a registered education and care service , for example, long day care service, preschool,kindergarten and out of hours school care program.

Evidence provided by a workplace supervisor will contribute to assessment of your ability to work at this level.

Code

Title

Hours
CHCECE019 FACILITATE COMPLIANCE IN AN EDUCATION AND CARE SERVICE 120.0

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to facilitate legislative, regulatory and National Quality Framework compliance within an education and care service.

This unit applies to educators working in a range of education and care services.

Prerequisites:
Assessment:

CHCECE017 FOSTER THE HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT AND WELLBEING OF THE CHILD IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 240.0

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to foster and enhance the holistic development and wellbeing of children from birth to 6 years of age.

The unit applies to educators working in a range early education and care service settings.

Prerequisites:
Assessment:

CHCECE020 ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT PLANS FOR DEVELOPING COOPERATIVE BEHAVIOUR 50.0

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support both individual and group plans for developing cooperative behaviour.

This unit applies to educators working in a range of education and care services.

Prerequisites:
Assessment:

CHCECE016 ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN 50.0

The unit describes the skills and knowledge to establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children.

This unit applies to educators working in a range of education and care services.

Prerequisites:
Assessment:

CHCECE021 IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES FOR THE INCLUSION OF ALL CHILDREN 50.0

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support the inclusion of all children and to work with relevant others to plan and implement support strategies where required.

This unit applies to educators working in a range of education and care services.

Prerequisites:
Assessment:

CHCECE022 PROMOTE CHILDREN'S AGENCY 80.0

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to promote and encourage children’s agency.

This unit applies to educators working in a range of education and care services.

Prerequisites:
Assessment:

CHCECE023 ANALYSE INFORMATION TO INFORM LEARNING 70.0

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather and analyse information about children’s learning, in order to inform practice.

This unit applies to educators working in a range of education and care services.

Prerequisites:
Assessment:

CHCECE025 EMBED SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN SERVICE OPERATIONS 60.0

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support children to connect with and contribute to their world and embed sustainable practice into service operations.

This unit applies to work across a range of education and care service services.

Prerequisites:
Assessment:

CHCECE026 WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE EDUCATION AND CARE FOR CHILDREN 70.0

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for the child.

This unit applies to educators working in a variety of education and care services.

Prerequisites:
Assessment:

CHCECE018 NURTURE CREATIVITY IN CHILDREN 80.0

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to nurture creativity in children.

The unit applies to educators who work with children in a variety of education and care service.

Prerequisites:
Assessment:

CHCECE024 DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT THE CURRICULUM TO FOSTER CHILDREN'S LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT 170.0

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by educators to design, implement and evaluate the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development.

This unit applies to educators working in a range of education and care services.

Prerequisites:
Assessment:

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