CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Start Date
Enrol Anytime

Duration
24 months

Mode of Delivery
Blended, Face-to-Face, Online

Location
Parramatta

Course Overview
Course Outcome
Course Delivery

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 CHC50121 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.

Blended | Face to Face | Online

Course duration- 24 months

Accreditation

Signature Training College is registered with and accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and is authorised to deliver Nationally Recognized Training within the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Entry Requirements

Students are required to:

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;
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.

Course Units

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

Electives

CHCSAC010 Foster holistic learning, development and wellbeing for school age children

CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy

CHCMGT003 Lead the work team

Work Placement

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.

Career Prospects

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

Education Pathways

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.

USI Number

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

Campus Facility

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.