CHC50121

DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION & CARE

Do you aspire to lead the way in the development of children?

Are you ready to supervise and motivate staff in an Early Childhood Education and Care environment?

Take the next step ... leaders in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector are in demand now!

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care gives you the opportunity to extend your skills and knowledge as an educator, organiser and mentor. It enables you to design and implement educational programs that stimulate children’s physical and emotional development, whilst promoting a positive and cohesive culture within your team.

QUALIFICATION

This qualification covers workers in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector who are responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs within the requirements of Education and Care Services, National Regulations and the National Quality Standards. At this level, workers have responsibility for supervision of other staff and volunteers.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Career opportunities associated with this qualification include:

Early Childhood Education and Care Director/Manager
Early Childhood Educator
Group/Team Coordinator

FEES

See current fee schedule, please contact Limestone Coast Training on 08 8762 0016 for further information. All standard course materials are supplied.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Open to individuals who hold a CHC30121 or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care.

COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this course students will be presented with a Nationally Recognised Certificate and Statement of Attainment.

DURATION

As a guide this qualification may be completed within 12-18 months.

DELIVERY

We hold Face to Face Early Childhood Education and Care classes in Naracoorte and Mount Gambier. Theory is online, students require a device (laptop or tablet) and internet access for outside of classes. The training is delivered by locally based qualified trainers.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

DHS Working with Children Check – (at own cost) – Child-Related Employment Screening
Ability to perform a minimum of 280 hours of work placement (can include paid work in Early Childhood Education and Care)
Capable of performing manual handling tasks

PACKAGING RULES

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care has a total of 15 units. 12 core and 3 electives.

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

BSBHRM413 - Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
CHCECE057 - Use collaborative practices to uphold child protection principles
CHCMGT003 - Lead the work team

For further information please visit www.training.gov.au

Diploma of Early Childhood Education