Course name: CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Campus: Sydney
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care ( Diploma in Child Care)
| Description of the Qualification |
| Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is the industry-flagship course for higher-level roles in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector. This nationally recognised qualification prepares you to work in a range of early childhood settings with children up to five years of age. Student will learn about the about the intellectual, social, emotional, physical and educational needs of children, how to support their rights and safety, and the wellbeing of infants. Be qualified to supervise staff and volunteers and be equipped with necessary skills to plan, implement and manage programs in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and duty of care requirements. Learn from qualified early childhood educators with current skills, knowledge and strong links to industry and gain the skills to work in a growing industry with great career opportunities. The industry experience gives you invaluable real-life skills, so you graduate ready to step into a job or step up into a higher position. |
Students are encouraged to contact TACIS Marketing team for exact timetable and training arrangement.
Email to admission@tacis.edu.au or call 1300 769 588
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care ( Diploma in Child Care)
| Diploma of Child Care - Course Briefing | ||
| NTIS Code: CHC50113 | CRICOS Course Code: 091297B | |
| Name of Qualification | Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care | |
| Delivery Mode | This course is delivered as a combination of 14 hours classroom workshops and a minimum of 6 hours online training per week at TACIS premises. | |
| Duration | 66 weeks, including 5 terms x 10 weeks and 16 weeks break in between terms | |
| Tuition Fees | AUD$16,800 | |
| Administration Fee (non-refundable) | AUD$300 | |
| Material Fee (non-refundable) | AUD$500 | |
| If Diploma/Advanced Diploma, is year 12 (or equivalent) required for entry? | YES | |
| Total curriculum hours (including practicum) required to complete the course: | 1800-2400 hours | |
| Is the course delivered full-time? | Yes | |
| Training Arrangements | 2 days classroom and 1 day online | |
| Diploma in Child Care Packaging Rules | ||
| Based on the information available from www.training.gov.au, the following packaging rules apply for completion of this qualification. A total number of 28 units must be selected for this qualification including:
Any combination of electives that meets the packaging rules can be selected for the award of the CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Consistent with the qualification packaging rules, the units listed below have been selected to be delivered for this qualification. The Code and Title of each unit is provided as well as an indication of core (C), elective (E), pre-requisite (Pre) and licensing requirements (Lic), if required. | ||
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/ Elective |
| CHCECE002 | Ensure the health and safety of children | Core |
| CHCECE004 | Promote and provide healthy food and drinks | Core |
| CHCECE009 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | Core |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | Core |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | Core |
| HLTAID004 | Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting | Core |
| CHCECE005 | Provide care for babies and toddlers | Core |
| CHCECE003 | Provide care for children | Core |
| CHCECE007 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | Core |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | Core |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect and improve on professional practice | Core |
| CHCSAC005 | Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in a school aged care | Elective |
| CHCECE006 | Support behaviour of children and young people | Elective |
| CHCECE016 | Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | Core |
| CHCECE019 | Facilitate compliance in and education and care services | Core |
| CHCEC022 | Promote children’s agency | Core |
| CHCECE017 | Foster the holistic development and well-being of the child in early childhood | Core |
| CHCECE018 | Nurture creativity in children | Core |
| CHCECE024 | Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development | Core |
| CHCPOL002 | Develop and implement policy | Elective |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | Core |
| CHCECE021 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children | Core |
| CHCECE020 | Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour | Core |
| CHCECE025 | Embed sustainable practices in service operations | Core |
| BSBINN502 | Build and sustain an innovative work environment | Elective |
| CHCECE023 | Analyse information to inform learning | Core |
| CHCECE026 | Work in partnerships with families to provide appropriate education and care for children | Core |
| CHCECE012 | Support children to connect with the world | Elective |
| Entry Requirements | ||
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification outlined in the qualification description. However, students must:
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| Assessment Methods | ||
A range of assessment and evidence gathering methods and techniques are used including 2 – 4 or more methods for each unit of competency. For this course, methods include:
Learners may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for units of competence where they may have demonstrated competency. | ||
| Career Pathways from the Qualification | ||
Possible career paths include:
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| Education Pathways from the Qualification | ||
On successful completion of this qualification students are encouraged to undertake studies in the following qualifications:
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