Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Our childcare courses and qualifications are nationally recognised and delivered from our Windsor campus in Sydney, NSW. Educators at this…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Our childcare courses and qualifications are nationally recognised and delivered from our Windsor campus in Sydney, NSW.
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.
Through this diploma, you will develop the requisite skills and experience to work within the childcare and early childhood education industry. These include
Supporting inclusion and diversity
Supporting children’s health, safety and wellbeing
Nurturing babies and toddlers
Developing positive and respectful relationships with children
Using an approved learning framework to guide practice
Supporting the holistic learning and development of children
Providing experiences to support children’s play and learning
Supporting children to connect with the natural environment
Observing children to inform practice
Encouraging understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people’s cultures
Meeting legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
Working effectively in children’s education and care
Identifying and responding to children and young people at risk
Providing First Aid in an education and care setting
Participating in workplace health and safety
To achieve this qualification at New Era Institute, students are required to complete a total of 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
PREREQUISITES
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.
REQUIREMENTS
Have attained the age of 18 years or over
Demonstrate good command of written and spoken English.
Verified evidence of IELTS Level 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent
Have completed an equivalent secondary schooling level of a Higher School Certificate (year 12 in Australian schools) or can demonstrate suitable work or life experience.
Meet the Student Visa (Sub-class 500) requirements.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
New Era Institute is an educational provider based in Sydney, Australia. The study options it offers are fully accredited within the Australian Qualifications Framework and are delivered in a stimulating and supportive study environment and by a qualified academic team with industry experience. The institute’s learning resources are highly developed and constantly updated.
