CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services. In doing so they work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services. In doing so they work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff.
Course Structure
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care consists of fifteen units (15) units of competency, comprising 12 core units and 3 elective units, in accordance with the packaging rules.
Mandatory Work Placement
Students are required to complete 240 hours mandatory work placement to complete CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Students may request Australian Health and Management Institute to organise their work placement or they may find their own mandatory work placement. In the event the student has selected the work placement, Australian Health and Management Institute staff undertakes a work place suitability assessment prior to approval
All students are required to evidence the following documentation prior to undertaking mandatory work placement
Current and satisfactory police check
Working with Children Check
Current First Aid Certificate
Career Opportunities
Graduates at this level will have skills for work. Job roles and titles may vary but can include:
Graduates at this level will have skills for work. Job roles and titles may vary but can include:
Early Childhood Educator in Long Day Care and Family Day Care
Authorised Supervisor (Children’s Services)
Children’s Services Coordinator
Centre Manager (Children’s Services)
Director/Manager (Children’s Services)
Program Leader (Children’s Services)
Family Day Care Field Worker/Officer
Education Pathways
After successfully achieving CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, candidates may undertake CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
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.
International Students must be 18 years of age at the time of enrolment
Academic Entry Requirements: Year 12 or equivalent of Australian HSC.
English Language Entry Requirements: IELTS score 6.0 (with no bands less than 5.5) or equivalent Pearson Test of English (PTE).
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The Australian Health and Management Institute (AHMI) is an education provider based in Sydney. AHMI offers nationally recognised training courses designed to meet the needs of today’s learners. It provides students the opportunity to work in hands-on simulated industry environments and with experienced trainers and professionals with extensive industry knowledge.
