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CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Intake terms
Jan, April, July, October

Duration
52 weeks

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-Face

Location
Camellia

CRICOS Code: 118648B 
 
Get qualified and gain the skills to operate as an educational leader, supervisor, or manager in childcare with the nationally accredited Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. This is the ideal qualification for those wishing to lead an education and care program for children before they enter formal schooling. 
A Diploma further enables you to implement, and manage education and care programs, and supervise staff and volunteers. Students will also gain entry level management knowledge and skills that let you oversee the early childhood education and care service.

  • Upon successful completion of all units of competency for this qualification, the student will be awarded CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care​

  • This qualification will provide you a pathway to work as  Playgroup Supervisor, Early childhood educator, Lead educator, Early childhood supervisor, Early childhood manager.

Face to Face

Course duration- 78 weeks

Delivery Arrangement

Training delivery as determined by the Unit of Competency which includes:

  • Role Play/Observation in Class
  • Group Activities
  • Written Examination in class under trainers’ supervision
  • Case studies/Scenarios
  • Research Assignments
  • Workplace Assessments

Training Calendar

It is planned that a student will complete all 15 units of competency within 78 weeks.

  • delivered over 62 weeks of classroom-based training and assessment
  • 16 weeks school break
  • 20 hours of face-to-face study per week

Intake terms

  • January
  • April
  • July
  • October

Accreditation

Signature Training College is registered with and accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and is authorised to deliver Nationally Recognised Training within the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Students are required to:
  • Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance Certificate and Work with Children Check; 
  • Ability to work and communicate respectfully with background from different national backgrounds;
  • Provide IELTS certificate showing a score of 6 or above (or equivalent)
  • Undertake and successfully complete Signature Training College Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills assessment
  • Be able to satisfactorily participate in pre-enrolment interview
  •  
  • Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold:
    • CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

    OR

    • CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

      Alternatively, individuals may hold:

      • An Australian diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

      OR

      • An Australian diploma or certificate III in Children’s Services.

      AND

      • Demonstrate at least 12 months of cumulative employment (full-time equivalent) within the last 5 years in a regulated education and care service in Australia, supported by verifiable evidence.

      OR

      • Hold the CHCSS00147 Entry into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Core Units
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning
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
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Elective Units
BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans
CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
Students are required to complete 280 hours of work placement in a regulated Early Childhood Education and Care facility where you will work as a volunteer student during work-placement.
  • Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
  • Children’s Services Assistant Manager
  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Family Day Care Educator
  • Playgroup Supervisor
  • Preschool Educator
  • Educational Leader
  • Outside School Hours Care Co-ordinator/ supervisor
Fees
Tuition Fee: $17,500
Enrolment Fee: $300 (Non-refundable)
Study Material Fee: $1,000 per year
Total Fees: $18,800
For further information, please email us at info@stc.edu.au
Some universities offer credit from the Diploma qualification to enrol in Early Childhood teaching qualifications. Alternatively, the CHC60215 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management is a great qualification for those aiming to hold a management position in an ACECQA approved service.
If you are a new enrolling student, undertaking Nationally recognized training, you will need a USI number to receive your Qualification/Statement of Attainment. If you do not have a USI you will not be able to receive a qualification. To create a USI account, go to the website: www.usi.gov.au
Signature Training College provides a creative and professional study environment with modern facilities. We have fully equipped simulation classrooms to support our learners. Our campus provides free Wi-Fi access and students can also enjoy complimentary coffee and tea during breaks after training sessions.

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