CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
If you are ready to take the next step and become a room leader, this course is for you. You will gain the skills and qualifications to work in the early education sector confidently and effectively, allowing you to positively impact our future generations. The program will enable you to…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
If you are ready to take the next step and become a room leader, this course is for you. You will gain the skills and qualifications to work in the early education sector confidently and effectively, allowing you to positively impact our future generations. The program will enable you to develop skills to design, implement and evaluate early childhood education programs whilst caring for and supporting children’s learning in their most formative years.
All applicants must hold the following qualification – CHC30113/CHC30121 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Work placement/industry experience
A mandatory course component is a practical placement in a registered education and care service. Minimum 280 hours of work placement. (organised by The Gordon). You must have a valid Working with Children Check. Some centres may require you to have immunity to COVID-19 and whooping cough. You may be required to travel up to an hour to attend placement in regional or metropolitan centres.
How often do I attend?
Full time – 4 days a week
Possible career outcomes
Early childhood educator
Out-of-school hours educator or coordinator
Family day care operator
Team, group or program leader
Educational leader
Early childhood service director or coordinator
REQUIREMENTS
Academic:
Successful completion of Australian Year 11 or equivalent
English:
IELTS Academic overall score of 5.5 with no band below 5.0 (or equivalent); or completion of Australian Year 12; or a qualification undertaken in Australia at Certificate IV or higher and completed within the past 5 years; or university studies in Australia of at least 2 years duration.
TOEFL iBT: 46-59; PTE Academic: 42; Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 47-51; OET: C.
Age/other requirements:
You must be aged 18 years or over at the time of commencement.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Established in 1887, The Gordon is one of Australia’s largest regional TAFE institutes- located in Geelong, the second largest city in Victoria. Study options offered cover subject areas including Health Services; Engineering & Metal Trades; Early Childhood Education; Electrical; Building & Construction and Animal Studies. The Gordon offers credit transfers and guaranteed entry pathways to Deakin University. It works closely with many employers in the region to provide work experience and networking opportunities for its students. The Gordon graduates enjoy a higher employment rate than the regional average.Â
