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This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Educators at this level are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations. They use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other educators.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 280 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Course Name: DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
VET National Code: CHC50121
CRICOS CODE: 108579D
The entry requirements to get into this course are as below:
International students must demonstrate English language proficiency with minimum score of:
IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic), or
PTE (Pearson Test of English) 46; or equivalent.
Level 5, 440 Elizabeth St, MELBOURNE, VIC 3000
73-81 Murray St, Hobart, Tasmania 7000
admissions@melmc.edu.au
+61 39 9997401
Prior to the commencement of the course, all students are required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) test mapped at Australian Core Skills Framework and required to attain score at ACSF Level.
Learning skills: | 4 |
Reading skills: | 3 |
Writing skills | 3 |
Oral communication skills | 4 |
Numeracy skills | 3 |
The qualification is delivered over 52 weeks comprising of:
8 weeks for Work placement (280 hours)
Students are required to attend 20 hours of classroom training per week.
Homework is expected to be approximately 10 hours a week.
The training and assessment schedule shows the weeks during which training is delivered and assessment conducted for each unit.
Unit of Competency
Code | Title | Core or Elective |
CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | Core |
CHCECE047 | Analyse information to inform children’s learning | Core |
CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with children’s families | Core |
CHCECE045 | Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children | Core |
CHCECE042 | Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing | Core |
CHCECE048 | Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum | Core |
CHCECE044 | Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service | Core |
CHCECE049 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations | Core |
CHCECE043 | Nurture creativity in children | Core |
CHCECE046 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children | Core |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Core |
BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | Core |
CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice ECEC | Elective |
BSBOPS502 | Manage business operational plans | Elective |
BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence | Elective |
All student enrolling in this course is expected to have basic computer skills including use of internet, email and word processor.
Students are required to complete 280 hours of work placement as part of the qualification. Students will commence their work placement in term 4.
A face-to-face training mode is employed for this qualification. All classroom-based training will take place at the Melbourne Metro College training facilities.
The structured supervised self-study component of this course amounts to 4 hours a week. Students are provided with access to self-study guide for completion of a range of activities. The estimated time to complete activities is documented in the guide for each unit. This is a mandatory component of a student’s study and student’s attendance and participation will be monitored.
• Prior to the enrolment and at enrolment, students are made aware of the availability of Credit Transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
• Students are required to apply for CT of any relevant units and may also apply for RPL prior to course commencement.
• Students must show evidence that can be verified such as a statement of results for credit transfer to be granted.
Students are provided with:
• Student Assessment Booklet
• Other documents specific to the workplace simulation task requirements
After successfully completing CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, learners may choose to undertake further study pathways including the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, through university.
This qualification provides pathway to work as a Childcare educator, Centre manager, in regulated education and care service such as child care centres and Family Day Care.