Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
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.
Pathways from the qualification
Higher Education pathways exist depending on the university, courses include:
- Bachelor of Early Childhood
- Master of Teaching (Birth to 12 years old)
Working with Children Check
Due to the mandatory work placement requirement, students wish to study CHC50121 will be required to undergo and satisfy Working with Children Checks. This should be done during orientation so that approval is provided prior to the first industry placement.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles may vary across early childhood settings. Upon successful completion of CHC50121 a person could seek employment opportunities in roles such as;
• Early Childhood Educator
• Family day care educator
• Preschool assistant
• Nanny or in home care educator
• Room leaders
• Nominated or authorised supervisor for a centre under 29 children
Course Structure
This qualification is made up of 15 units (12 core units and 3 electives) Units of competency are clustered and stand alone; however, they have been sequenced in line with industry consultation and clustered together into units with similar skills and knowledge.
REQUIREMENTS
- Be 18 years or older; and
- have completed Year 12 or its equivalent with suitable English language skills.
- International Students are also required to have an English ability at the IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
- Hold a CHC30121 or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
- A working with children check is required for work placement and for gaining employment
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Times Academy is an ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) College in Sydney, Australia, and a privately owned Registered Training Organisation. Times Academy has a beautiful new campus with excellent facilities. The Times Academy offers purpose-designed courses such as English for High School Preparation, for ages 12-18, and English for Primary School Preparation, for ages 7-12, to prepare students for success in the Australian School system. Times’ IELTS preparation course is designed to provide those who are intending to take the IELTS examination with a demanding course of study. The Times Academy’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course prepares international students for tertiary studies in Australian institutions. Times Academy hosts various social events, such as student orientation, beach days, excursions and workshops to encourage a friendly learning environment for its students.
