Course name: CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Campus: Sydney
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care ( Diploma in Child Care)
| Description of the Qualification |
| 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. |
Students are encouraged to contact TACIS Marketing team for exact timetable and training arrangement.
Email to admission@tacis.edu.au or call 1300 769 588
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care ( Diploma in Child Care)
| Diploma of Child Care - Course Briefing | ||
| NTIS Code: CHC50121 | CRICOS Course Code: 106990J | |
| Name of Qualification | Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care | |
| Delivery Mode | This course is delivered as a combination of 14 hours classroom workshops and a minimum of 6 hours online training per week at TACIS premises. | |
| Duration | 52 weeks | |
| Tuition Fees | AUD$10,800 | |
| Administration Fee (non-refundable) | AUD$300 | |
| Material Fee (non-refundable) | AUD$500 | |
| If Diploma/Advanced Diploma, is year 12 (or equivalent) required for entry? | YES | |
| Total curriculum hours (including practicum) required to complete the course: | 1800-2400 hours | |
| Is the course delivered full-time? | Yes | |
| Training Arrangements | 2 days classroom and 1 day online | |
| Diploma in Child Care Packaging Rules | ||
| Based on the information available from www.training.gov.au, the following packaging rules apply for completion of this qualification. A total number of 15 units must be selected for this qualification including:
Any combination of electives that meets the packaging rules can be selected for the award of the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Consistent with the qualification packaging rules, the units listed below have been selected to be delivered for this qualification. The Code and Title of each unit is provided as well as an indication of core (C), elective (E), pre-requisite (Pre) and licensing requirements (Lic), if required. | ||
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/ Elective |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | Core |
| CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | Core |
| CHCECE042 | Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing | Core |
| CHCECE043 | Nurture creativity in children | Core |
| CHCECE044 | Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service | Core |
| CHCECE045 | Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children | Core |
| CHCECE046 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children | Core |
| CHCECE047 | Analyse information to inform children’s learning | Core |
| CHCECE048 | Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum | Core |
| CHCECE049 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations | Core |
| CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with children’s families | Core |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Core |
| BSBHRM413 | Support the learning and development of teams and individuals | Elective |
| BSBOPS502 | Manage business operational plans | Elective |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence | Elective |
| Entry Requirements | ||
| 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. | ||
| Assessment Methods | ||
A range of assessment and evidence gathering methods and techniques are used including 2 – 4 or more methods for each unit of competency. For this course, methods include:
Learners may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for units of competence where they may have demonstrated competency. | ||
| Career Pathways from the Qualification | ||
Possible career paths include:
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| Education Pathways from the Qualification | ||
On successful completion of this qualification students are encouraged to undertake studies in the following qualifications:
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