CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Course Description 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. They support children’s wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Description
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. They support children’s wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under the guidance of others, though in some contexts that guidance may not be on-site.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools, or kindergartens.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 160 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.
Career Opportunities
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Early Childhood Educator
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Early Childhood Coordinator
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Childcare Assistant
Room Leader
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.
Australian Harbour International College has the following entry requirements: International students must:
Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
Have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, no less than 5.5. English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following: Successfully completed a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or Successful completion of AHIC’s English Placement Test; or Advanced level of English completed in Australia.
Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
Successful completion of an English Placement Test
Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Australian Harbour International College is an educational provider based in Sydney CBD. It is home to qualified teachers and offers study options in the areas of business, accounting, Information Technology, health sciences, leadership & management, and project management.
