Diploma of early childhood education and care

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services.

The course will cover subjects in:

• Providing care for babies, toddlers and children
• Health and safety in the workplace and of children
• First Aid
• Designing and implementing the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development
• Embed sustainable practices in service operations

International Students

• Minimum 18 years of age.

Academic Requirements:

• Successful completion of Year 12, (High School Certificate (HSC) OR equivalent) OR a Certificate III OR equivalent OR be a mature age.

AND

• Completion of CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care with SAI.

English Requirements:

It is essential that international students must exhibit a strong command of the English language. Undertaken one of the following English Language Tests and met the minimum score.

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 5.5 in the Academic section and no band less than 5.0 for the other sections.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-Based Test must have scored 46 or higher.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) must have scored 42 or higher.
• Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) ESOL test must have score 162 or higher.
• Evidence that English is the medium of instruction at the student’s school and has been for the last two (2) years. The student has a satisfactory grade in the language.

Australian Permanent Residents

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Successful completion of Year 12, (High School Certificate (HSC) OR equivalent) OR a Certificate III OR equivalent OR be a mature age.

AND

• Completion of CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care with SAI.

English Requirement:

• Students need to demonstrate that they have a proficiency in English and a basic understanding of Maths. For students who cannot supply documented proof on their academic and English language proficiency, they will be required to sit a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test prior to a place being offered in the course.

Additional Requirements for all Students

• Students must undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check prior to commencing their work placement.
• From the 1st July 2019, a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) will replace the current system where people can have either national police check assessment done by an employer or a DHS screening.
• For students who have e a current, valid DCSI/DHS screening clearance for child-related employment, it will be recognised under the new laws until it expires. You do not need to do anything until it is time to renew your current check.
• Please note: Mature students, who do not meet the admission requirements listed above, may be allowed entrance on the basis of their work experience.

• CHCECE042    Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
• CHCECE043    Nurture creativity in children
• CHCECE047    Analyse information to inform children’s learning
• BSBTWK502    Manage team effectiveness
• CHCECE048    Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
• CHCECE045    Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
• CHCECE046    Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
• CHCECE050    Work in partnership with children\’s families
• CHCECE044    Facilitate compliance in a children\’s education and care service
• CHCECE053    Respond to grievances and complaints about the service
• CHCECE041    Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
• CHCECE049    Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
• CHCPRP003    Reflect on and improve own professional practice
• CHCDIV003    Manage and promote diversity
• CHCINM002    Meet community information needs

• 52 Weeks Two (2) Semesters = 26 weeks each Consisting of:
• Four (4) Terms of Study = 10 weeks each, plus
• A three (3) week break at the end of each Term = 12 weeks.

• Outside School Hours Coordinator
• Childhood Education Manager
• Early Childhood Educator
• Children’s Services Coordinator
• Centre Manager (Children’s Services)
• Family Day Care Coordinator