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Diploma of Early Childhood Education& Care
Diploma of Early Childhood Education& Care

Diploma of Early Childhood Education& Care

  • ID:SCEI610003
  • Level:2-Year Higher/Advanced Diploma
  • Duration:
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Fees (AUD)

Estimated Total/program:
Apply
60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
Fly
1

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

  •  Successful completion of Year 12 or the equivalent level of study
  • Applicants must also be aged 18 or above

English Requirements

  • Minimum English level of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. Candidates originating from student visa assessment levels 1 and 2 without the required IELTS score can undertake Language, Literacy and Numeracy Indicator Test. For information on student visa assessment levels, refer to Department of Home Affairs (https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/)

Other Requirements

  • Police Check
  • Working with Children Check (WWCC)

 

 

Course Information

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.

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Core Units

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

CHCECE016

Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children

CHCECE017

Foster the holistic development and well being of the child in early childhood

CHCECE018

Nurture creativity in children

CHCECE019

Facilitate compliance in an education and care services

CHCECE020

Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour

CHCECE021

Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children

Elective Units

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

CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

CHCPRT001

Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

HLTAID004

Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

HLTWHS003

Maintain work health and safety

CHCLEG001

Work legally and ethically

CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

BSBLED401

Develop teams and individuals

CHCPOL002

Develop and implement policy 

CHCPOL003

Research and apply evidence to practice

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Pre Courses

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Pathway Courses

After achieving this Diploma qualification, individuals may continue their studies in

• CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

This course may provide employment opportunities as a Level 3 or 4 Child Care Worker in long day care, occasional care, family day care, pre-schools and kindergartens. Job roles include:

  • Children’s services coordinator
  • Centre manager (children’s services)
  • Childhood educator
  • Group/team coordinator/leader (children’s services)
  • Children’s adviser
  • Program leader (children’s services)

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance: 530AUD/year

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