Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50121)
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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50121)
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is for those who are interested in working in the early childhood services sector, or who are already working in the field and are responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services. At this level, workers have responsibility for…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is for those who are interested in working in the early childhood services sector, or who are already working in the field and are responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services. At this level, workers have responsibility for the supervision of staff and volunteers.
DURATION
Estimated duration of 52 weeks allowing sufficient time to develop the necessary skills and knowledge in each unit.
FURTHER STUDY PATHWAYS
After achieving CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood, students may continue their studies by enrolling in either of the following courses: Bachelor or Early Childhood Education (Early Years) OR Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching (Birth to Five Years).
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The following employment opportunities are available to students who complete this qualification:
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Early childhood educator
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Family day care coordinator
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Room leader within an early childhood education & care setting
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Nanny
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Centre based manager
ASSESSMENT
Training with SIA is practical and engaging and will involve projects, simulations, research, case studies and direct observations of practical skills. To successfully pass the course, students will need to be deemed satisfactory in all required assessments. During placement hours, students will be supervised by professional staff and placement assessments will be facilitated by Stirling trainers and assessors.
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.
A valid visa
Minimum of IELTS 5.5 with no individual component score less than 5.0 or equivalent