Successfully completed year 12 of the 12-year school system. Year 11 students with high results will be considered.
IELTS overall score equals to 5.5 or equivalent.
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.
During the course, you will learn about providing care for children. The course covers a range of units including: developing cultural competencies; ensuring the health and safety of children; using appropriate learning framework to guide practice; analysing information to inform learning in early childhood and care settings.
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To achieve the CHC50113 qualification, you have successfully completed
23 core units (11 units at Cert III level);
5 elective units, and
A mandatory minimum 240 hours of work placement.
11 core units of competency (at Certificate III level)
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003 Provide care for children
CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
12 core units of competency (at Diploma level)
CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE017 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood
CHCECE018 Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE019 Facilitate compliance in an education and care service
CHCECE020 Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
CHCECE021 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE022 Promote children’s agency
CHCECE023 Analyse information to inform learning
CHCECE024 Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development
CHCECE025 Embed sustainable practices in service operations
CHCECE026 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
5 elective units of competency
CHCMGT003 Lead the work team
BSBMGT605 Provide leadership across the organisation
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
The CHC50113 is a level 5 qualification in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Therefore, it is mandatorily recognised by all AQF colleges. On successfully completion of this qualification, you can gain credits (12 to 18 months) when you enrol to study the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at an Australian university or institution. See UPC website for more details.
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Occupational titles suited to this qualification include:
Centre Director / Supervisor
Children’s Services Coordinator
Childcare Worker
Children’s Services Team Leader
Children’s Services Advisor
Program Leader
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
