CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
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.
QUALIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS
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. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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
In addition, AIO requires its applicants to
- be at least 18 years old;
- obtain ACSF levels as follows:
| Reading | 3 |
| Writing | 3 |
| Oral Communication | 3 |
| Numeracy | 2 |
- have moderate level of computer literacy
- successfully complete the pre-training review including LLN assessment
Work placement requirements:
For practical placement purposes, this vocational sector requires
- Working with Children Check
- National Police record check
- Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination
- Flu vaccination
MODES OF STUDY
THEORY COMPONENT
Conducted Face-to-Face in the training rooms
PRACTICAL COMPONENT
Workplace components of the course will be undertaken in approved early childhood education and care as published by Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and/or a simulated working environment
COURSE DURATION
CHC50121 – Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care will be delivered over 60 weeks including holidays. Participants may complete the program earlier than these timelines through achievement of RPL or Credit Transfer
ASSESSMENT
Assessor will use a range of assessment methods to gather sufficient and quality evidence about the learner's performance to make the assessment decision based on the qualification delivery and assessment strategy. Evidence used for this qualification and target group is as follows:
Written Questions Case Study/Scenario Role Play Work Placement/ Practical Observation Project
STUDY LOCATIONS
Suite 302D @ Corporate One, 84-90 Hotham Street, Preston VIC 3072AIO will lease/hire training rooms in suburbs where an interest or demand in the qualification has been ascertained.
COURSE STRUCTURE
There are 12 core units and 3 elective unit, a total of 15 units as listed below for this qualification. Code Title Unit Type 1 BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness Core 2 CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children Core 3 CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing Core 4 CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children Core 5 CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service Core 6 CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children Core 7 CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children Core 8 CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning Core 9 CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum Core 10 CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations Core 11 CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families Core 12 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice Core 13 BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals Elective 14 BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments Elective 15 CHCECE053 Respond to grievances and complaints about the service Elective
COURSE FEES
Tuition Fee: $8,000Enrolment Fee: $200Material Fee: $250
QUALIFICATION ISSUANCE
To be eligible to receive the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, issued by AIO Training, participants must successfully complete all core units and elective units as specified in the CHC – Community Services Training Package. Participants who do not successfully complete all the requirements for the qualification will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for the units that have been successfully completed and assessed.
OUR OBLIGATIONS
AIO Training is responsible for providing quality training and assessment in compliance with the Standards for RTOs 2015
RPL
Nationally endorsed qualifications, skill sets, and units of competency are recognised and portable across the country, regardless of where they were issued. If you feel that you have previous skill, knowledge or demonstrated competency, and can provide suitable evidence, contact your on-site Training Manager to discuss RPL and/or Credit Transfer opportunities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Students can access further information at the top of this web page, including the Complaints & Appeals Policy & Procedure. Students will have access to additional support if required AIO Training conducts Pre-Training Review before enrolling to ensure we can meet your needs. Student rights as consumers are in accordance with current State laws.