CHC50121 Diploma of Early of Childhood Education and Care

Make a positive impact on the lives of children in their vital years of development with the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. This Diploma will prepare you for a role as an Educator, Group Leader and will enable you to progress in the progressive Early Childhood Sector.

Course Description

Learn how to design, evaluate, and implement a curriculum program, using an approved learning framework. Learn to address the developmental needs, interests and experiences of young children while considering their individual differences within the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. Learn to lead, mentor and support other team members, and progresses your career.

Why study Early Childhood Education with us?

Training Tailor Made has been delivering education in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector since 2009, equipping you with the most relevant and up-to-date skills and knowledge required in the field.
We offer ongoing student support throughout your course, lecture recordings for each unit, 24 hour access to your learning resouces and assessments.
We cater to our student’s needs, with flexible timeframes and content delivery.
Benefit from our strong industry reputation and connections.

Qualification name

CHC50121 Diploma of Early of Childhood Education and Care

Course duration

Approximately 8 to 12 months including 280 hours of work placement.

QLD Government Funding Subsidised Pricing

$100 concessional
$190 non-concessional

Funded through the QLD Government’s: Higher Level Skills or Back to Work Initiatives

Full Fee:

$3,000
$2,625 for eligible concession card holders

Delivery Method

Online with work placement and optional lecture recordings.

Recognition

Nationally Recognised

Assessments

Written assessments and workplace assessments

Awarded by

Australian Pacific Services Pty Ltd/ Training Tailor Made (RTO number: 31729)

The Industry

The fast-moving Early Childhood sector is a key area of education in Australia, with strong career prospects and employment outcomes for qualified workers.

Entry Requirements:

This course is suitable for anyone who already holds a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113 or CHC30121), looking to take the next step in their education or employment journey.

To enter into this course, you must:

hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or
CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Potential Career Outcomes

Centre Based Director.
Lead Educator in long day care, child care centres, occasional care.
Educational Leader.
Centre Manager.
Family Day Care Coordinator.
Family Day Care Educator.
In Home Care Provider or Coordinator.
Out of School Hours Coordinator.

What you will learn:

Design, plan and implement education programs for children that will stimulate holistic development, encourage growth, and inspire creativity.
Manage a childcare team.
Reflect and improve your practice.
Work within current legal and ethical frameworks.
Implement policies and procedures.
Empower children with education.
Ensure the health and safety of children.
Develop positive and respectful relationships with kids.
How to handle administration tasks.
How to provide and deliver home-based child care.

15 units (12 core and 3 elective)

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

BSBPEF502

Develop and use emotional intelligence

CHCMGT003

Lead the work team

CHCPOL003

Research and apply evidence to practice

Work Placement

To satisfy the practical component of this qualification, you are required to complete 280 hours of vocational placement within an early childhood education workplace.

You may complete these hours with a current employer, or if you are not currently employed or volunteering in the industry, you will be required to find a suitable early childhood service to implement your new skills.

Completing placement is compulsory, so please ensure you can arrange your personal commitments around placement to allow you sufficient time to complete your hours.

Blue Card
To successfully satisfy all course requirements you will be required to apply for a Blue Card (working with children check).

Qualification awarded

Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care awarded by Training Tailor Made, RTO Provider Number 31729.

Entry Requirements

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who:

currently hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
are able to obtain a Blue Card

It is also recommended that students

Have language, literacy and numeracy skills that ensure the ability to read and comprehend technical terms, and have effective verbal and written communication skills.
Have access to a computer
Have basic computing skills

Placement (280 Hours)

If you are not currently employed or volunteering in the industry, you will be required to complete vocational placement to implement your new skills. You will discuss your hours with your placement service, and you will be expected to work for the shifts offered by your placement provider. Shifts may include early mornings, day time, or afternoons, any day of the week, and may include weekends or public holidays. TTM may be able to assist in arranging suitable placements.

Completing placement is compulsory, please ensure you arrange your personal commitments to allow you sufficient time to complete placement.

To gain your qualification, you are required to complete 280 hours of placement to satisfy the practical component of your qualification.

Blue Card
To successfully satisfy all course requirements you will be required to apply for a Blue Card (working with children check).