CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
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…
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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. 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
Further study pathways
After achieving this Diploma qualification, individuals
may continue their studies in:
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CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector
Management
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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Employment Opportunities
This course may provide employment opportunities in long day care, occasional care, family day care, pre schools and kindergartens. Job roles include:
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Children’s services coordinator
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Centre manager (children’s services)
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Program leader (children’s services)
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Children’s adviser
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Group/team coordinator/leader (children’s services)
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Childhood educator
UNITS OF STUDY
Core Units
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning
CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families
CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in an education and care services
Elective Units
CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
CHCECE052 Plan service and supports for children and families
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
REQUIREMENTS
To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at a Certificate III to Diploma, this can be demonstrated via the following:
Successful completion of CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Aged 18 years or above, and
Minimum English level of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Candidates originating from student visa assessment levels 1 and 2 without the required IELTS score can undertake Language, Literacy and Numeracy Indicator Test (against the ACSF).
Moderate level of computer literacy required
Evidence of full COVID-19 immunisation with the TGA approved vaccine
Be physically fit, enjoy being with children, have patience, understanding, energy, adaptability and a willingness to take responsibility
Additional requirements upon course commencement / prior to industry work placement:
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A National Police Check (NPC)
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A Working with Children Check (WWCC)
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Vaccinations which can include COVID, hepatitis A and B, and influenza
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Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
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Hold or undertake (SA ONLY):
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Disability services employment screening
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Vulnerable person-related employment screening
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Aged care sector employment screening
Applicable from 19/01/2024, all applicants who have received an offer or Coe prior to this date are accepted with the previous entry requirements.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Southern Cross Education Institute (SCEI) is a privately owned and operated Vocational and Educational Training provider delivering recognised qualifications across Australia to international students. It offers study options covering subject areas that include English; Community Services; Health Services; Business and Accounting; and IT and Screen and Media. SCEI has three campuses in Australia- of which two are located in Melbourne.
