CHC50113 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

CHC50113 - Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

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.

What will I learn?

Support children’s learning and development
Design,plan, implement and evaluate educational programs
Support the health, learning and development of children and their families
Work with community and external agencies
Provide leadership and support to other staff
Manage a variety of early childhood services
Ensure compliance with policies and legislation.

Completing this course will provide students with a national qualification as an industry recognised early childhood leader.

Qualifications Descriptions

The CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is the qualification required for those wanting to advance their career and studies in early childhood, and take on higher levels of responsibility and leadership in an early childhood service. This course will develop the skills to provide care to children, with an emphasis on play-based learning and assist children achieve developmental outcomes. 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.

Job opportunities

This qualification will open up work prospects for students in the fields of:

Early childhood educator
Lead educator
Early childhood supervisor
Early childhood manager

Entry Requirements

All students are expected to comply with the eligibility requirements:

A good ability to read, write and speak English
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;

Course Duration

Student is provided upto 24 months to complete the course. Ongoing support is provided to all students to ensure they complete the course within a timely manner.

Course Dates

Open and flexible enrolment options are offered to students.
Students can start at any time at the point of enrollment.

Cost

Payment plan options;
Installments plan options;
Personalised tailored payment offered to assist students.

How to enrol

Contact Signature Training for an appointment to understand the course and the eligibility criteria for enrollment. All prospective students are required to attend a

face-to-face consultation with our team for enrollment. This is to confirm the following:

if students are eligible for the course
if students are eligible for any recognition of prior learning (RPL)
when you can start
arrange a time to have your LLN assessed and to make arrangements to enrol
Existing workers are encouraged to apply for RPL.

Important Note

Signature Training cannot accept enrolments from International Students on a Student Visa. Only CRICOS approved providers may accept International Students and only if your visa condition allows it. You can check your visa conditions using VEVO.

Core Units

Unite Code	Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE016	Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE017	Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood
CHCECE018	Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE019	Facilitate compliance in an education and care services
CHCECE020	Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
CHCECE021	Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE022	Promote children’s agency
CHCECE023	Analyse information to inform learning
CHCECE024	Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development
CHCECE025	Embed sustainable practices in service operations
CHCECE026	Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective Units

Unite Code	Title
CHCSAC005	Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in school age care
CHCPOL002	Develop and implement policy
BSBMGT605	Provide leadership across the organisation
CHCMGT003	Lead the work team
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice

The course has a minimum 240 hours of work placement requirement.