CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
General: This qualification reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services. In doing so they work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard.
Entry requirements: Prospective students are required to complete a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment and a Pre-Training Interview, administered by and to the satisfaction of ITHEA and be at least 18 years of age.
Practical placement: To graduate from this course you will need to complete practical placement. which involves unpaid work experience. Students are required to find their own practical placement, however ITHEA will provide assistance and support where needed. Students must also have a valid Working With Children Check.
Vocational or educational outcomes: Students can go into a range of employment options.
Occupations may include:
| · Authorised supervisor | · Coordinator |
| · Centre manager | · Director |
| · Childhood educator | · Group/team coordinator/leader |
| · Children’s adviser | · Program leader |
| · Childhood Education director/manager | · Child development worker |
| · Early Childhood educator |
Job outlook: Please refer to the Australian Government Job Outlook site for job prospects for a child care Centre Manager
Delivery and assessment: We offer students the flexibility of choosing between online learning or classroom delivery. Assessment methods allow for the gathering of sufficient quality evidence about the student’s performance. Methods used include question and answer, observation and demonstration, and case study.
Core Units
| Unit Code | Unit Descriptor | Nominal Hrs |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | 25 |
| CHCECE001 | Develop cultural competence | 70 |
| CHCECE002 | Ensure the health and safety of children | 63 |
| CHCECE003 | Provide care for children | 70 |
| CHCECE004 | Promote and provide healthy food and drinks | 35 |
| CHCECE005 | Provide care for babies and toddlers | 60 |
| CHCECE007 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | 70 |
| CHCECE009 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | 90 |
| CHCECE016 | Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | 50 |
| CHCECE017 | Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood | 240 |
| CHCECE018 | Nurture creativity in children | 80 |
| CHCECE019 | Facilitate compliance in an education and care service | 120 |
| CHCECE020 | Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour | 50 |
| CHCECE021 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children | 50 |
| CHCECE022 | Promote children’s agency | 80 |
| CHCECE023 | Analyse information to inform learning | 70 |
| CHCECE024 | Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development | 170 |
| CHCECE025 | Embed sustainable practices in service operations | 60 |
| CHCECE026 | Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children | 70 |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | 55 |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | 40 |
| HLTAID004 | Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting | 20 |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | 40 |
| Elective Units | ||
| Unit Code | Unit Descriptor | Nominal Hrs |
| BSBINN502 | Build and sustain an innovative work environment | 50 |
| BSBLED401 | Develop teams and individuals | 40 |
| BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development | 30 |
| CHCPOL002 | Develop and implement policy | 90 |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | 120 |
Course Duration: 2 years
Cost: $12,448