Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Build upon your skills attained in Certificate III.

Qualification code

CHC50121

CRICOS code

108575H

Delivery mode

Face to Face. This program is delivered in the classroom.

Course duration

  • 1 year full time ( 40 weeks study and 12 weeks holiday)
  • Course start date
  • January / April / July / October 2024

January / April / July / October 2024

Course description

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. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff. Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.

Learner characteristics and target group

The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is aimed at international students who want to become an early childhood carer and educator as part of a specialist team professional of childcare workers. ZOI Education believes students should be interested in working with babies, toddlers, children, and their families to ensure the child’s time in childcare is safe, and the foundation of their education is effective and well supported. Students may be school leavers commencing their careers, career changers, return to workers, or anyone later in their work-life cycle who want to impact the lives of children in a childcare environment. Students must be prepared and willing to work with children and their families equally and must have sufficient LLN skills needed to undertake this course. Students studying towards the Certificate III will be required to work within a group as well as individually. When on placement the student must be able to work within a team and autonomously with the ability to show initiative under the supervision of a room leader. ZOI Education endeavours to attract a balanced mix of international students from all over the world, however this is subject to applications received from education agents prior to each intake. ZOI’s current list of education agents predominantly refer students from Asia/Pacific, Europe, and South America.

Units of competency

Core units

Manage team effectiveness

BSBTWK502
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

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Elective units

BSBOPS502

Manage business operational plans

BSBPEF502

Develop and use emotional intelligence

BSBWHS521

Ensure a safe workplace for a work area

Work placement program

Pathways

Study pathways

Students may go on to study other related higher-level qualifications such as:

  • Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching)
  • Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

Employment pathways

  • Early childhood coordinator
  • Family-daycare coordinator
  • Team leader or room leader in a service
  • Early-childhood educator
  • Playgroup coordinator
  • Assistant director of early childhood services
  • Early-childhood educator – team leader
  • Reliever in early-childhood programs
  • Nanny

Entry requirements

ZOI Education has the following entry requirements: International students must meet following:

Academic Requirement

To enter this qualification, applicants should have successfully completed Year 12.

Applicants should have completed the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121)

Age Requirement

Students must be a minimum age of 18 years or above at the time of course commencement.

English Language Requirement

To enter this qualification, applicants must also meet English Language Requirements:

  • IELTS (Academic) overall score of 6.0; or
  • TOEFL IBT 60; or
  • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 169; or
  • PTE Academic 46 or equivalent.

English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:

  • Minimum five (5) years of study in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Britain, America, South America or Ireland.
  • Completed in Australia in English a substantial component (at least 50%) of a qualification at AQF level 4 or higher.
  • Successfully completed in Australia in English the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education.
  • Completed a recognised ELICOS program and achieved an English Proficiency level of upper intermediate or equivalent.

Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN)

All students will be required to complete an LLN assessment prior to the commencement of the course. ZOI uses LLN robot platform for the assessment. All reports, training supplements and recommendations are generated by the LLN Robot system after comparing the learner’s ACSF spiky profile to the profile of this course.

Hardware/Software Requirements

All participants are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with internet. Learners are also expected to have Microsoft office suite of application like Word, Excel etc at their own cost to ensure successful completion of assessment. Students can access free Wi-Fi when in campus.

DHA Requirement

Applicants must also provide documentation according to Department of Home Affair requirements. For further information on student visa assessment level and documentation, visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/

Prerequisite

The Training Package requires that entry to this qualification is limited to those who: Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package (current or superseded equivalent versions). or Have two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience in an operational or leadership role in an enterprise.

Course credit

Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning). The granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course. This process is outlined in ZOI Education Course Credit Policy and Procedure.

Study requirements

Total number of units = 15 12 core units 3 elective units  at least 2 unit must be selected from the electives listed on https://training.gov.au/training/details/chc50121 1 unit may be selected from elective listed on CHC50121, elsewhere in the CHC Community Services Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course. – these units must be relevant to the work outcome. The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC30121.

More information

Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.

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