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Are you passionate about educating and shaping young minds? Consider enrolling in a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. In this course, you will learn how to plan, implement, and manage programs in early childhood services, meeting licensing, accreditation, and duty of care requirements. This qualification is now required for most early childhood services industry educators. Early childhood educators play a crucial role in laying the foundations for successful learning in later years and have pathways to university. By pursuing this diploma, you’ll contribute to early intervention in young children and ensure they have the best start in life. Start your journey in early childhood education today!
To achieve a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, a total of fifteen (15) units of competency must be completed; twelve (12) core units and three (3) elective units.
Total of twelve (12) core units must be completed from the following:
| Unit Code | Unit Description |
|---|---|
| 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 an 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 learning |
| CHCECE048 | Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum |
| CHCECE049 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations |
| CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
Total of three (3) elective units must be completed from the following:
| Unit Code | Unit Description |
|---|---|
| CHCECE053 | Respond to grievances and complaints about the service |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence |
| BSBHRM413 | Support the learning and development of teams and individuals |
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold either CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Students are required to pass a Working with Children/ Vulnerable People Check in the state or territory that they are working in prior to commencing work placement.
We understand that managing the costs of education can be demanding, which is why we offer two convenient payment plans to help make it easier for you to cover your education expenses. Our options include Debit Success, which allows you to set up flexible direct debit payments tailored to your schedule, and Centrepay, which offers a straightforward and cost-free method of handling payments through automatic deductions from your Centrelink benefits.
Both plans are designed to provide you with financial ease and peace of mind, so you can focus on your studies without the added worry of managing payments.
As the WA economy grows and diversifies, the demand for qualified workers also continues to grow. Jobs and Skills WA is a government initiative focused on providing guaranteed funded training for positions that are or will be in high demand in WA.
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Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold either:
Entry requirements specific to education and child care
You must be at least 16 years old to work in this field. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must sign your enrolment form. According to Section 120 of the Education and Care National Regulations 2011, if you’re under 18 and working at a centre-based service, you must always be supervised by an adult at least 18.
Before starting any child-related work or work placement, you must complete and pass a Working with Children Check/Police Clearance in the state or territory where you’ll be working. It’s important to respond appropriately to children’s needs, remain calm in high-stress situations, and communicate effectively in difficult or dangerous situations.
Additionally, you should have a reasonable fitness level to handle physical tasks such as standing, lifting, bending, twisting and reaching.
The duration of the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care course at Insight Training is designed to be flexible, accommodating your learning needs and the delivery mode of the qualification. This flexibility aims to make your learning journey as comfortable and convenient as possible.
As part of the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care course at Insight Training, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience. To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed at least 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia, as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
At Insight Training, we understand that support is crucial for your learning journey. That’s why we provide comprehensive access to industry-leading VET Teachers who genuinely care about your progress in the course. From academic support to access to learning resources, we’re here to guide you every step, ensuring you feel secure and confident in your learning journey.
In collaboration with AccessEAP, we offer a comprehensive support program to help students navigate various life challenges before they impact their home life and studies.
Learn more about our Student Wellbeing Services here.
Upon graduation, you’ll have many exciting career pathways to explore in early childhood education and care. Whether you become an early Childhood Education Manager, a Centre Manager, or an Educational Support Leader, a world of opportunities is in your future.
Early childhood educators are the key to early intervention in young children, and you’ll play a deeply rewarding role in ensuring kids get off to the best start in life possible. A career in early childhood education doesn’t just reward students but teachers and educators as well. Your career could last decades, and you’ll see children come up through the ranks in high school, university, and adult life.
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