CHC50113 – DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE

[Superseded]

You’ll develop the cultural awareness and critical thinking skills you need to analyze and produce a broad range of discourse in a full spectrum of careers — and to make a difference in whatever you do.

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.

Duration

103 weeks (88 Weeks study + 15 weeks holidays) this includes 240 hours of practical placement in regulated Early Childhood Education and Care facility.

Recognition

Start Date

Various intake and start dates are available. Call on +02 4608 9972 for more information

Study Mode

On Campus, face to face delivery and Practical Placement

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods may include: Knowledge questions, Projects, Written reports, Portfolio of work, Assignment, Case Study, Self-assessment, Observation and Role Play.

All assessments are conducted in accordance with the Principles of Assessment (fairness, flexibility, validity and reliability) and Rules of Evidence (validity, sufficiency, authenticity and currency).

What you will achieve

By the end of this qualification students will be able to:

• support children’s learning and development
• design, plan, implement and evaluate educational programs
• support the health, learning and development of children and their families
• work with community and external agencies
• provide leadership and support to other staff
• manage a variety of early childhood services
• ensure compliance with policies and legislation.

Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this qualification specified in the training package.

RTO Requirements for International students

International students must meet certain English language requirements for admission into ASIA:
• Students must be over 18 years of age
• Students must provide academic evidence of satisfactory completion of Year 12 or equivalent.
• Either a minimum IELTS (General) test score of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course or has completed ELICOS equivalent with minimum IELTS results (please refer test table below). ELICOS results must been interpreted to IELTS or equivalent on issued completion certificate equivalent by ELICOS provider. ELICOS must be taken before the main VET course and must demonstrate successful completion of Astral ’s Language and Numeracy Test on completion of ELICOS program.
Results older than two years are not acceptable.
OR
• Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States
OR
• Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.

For further information on student visa assessment levels, refer to the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) website
(http:// www.homeaffairs.gov.au).

Credit Transfer

All Credit Transfer Applications must be supported by appropriate documentation. This may be in the form of a Nationally Recognised Qualification Certificate, Transcript and/or a Statement of Attainment, which corresponds with the same qualification code and name, unit code and title as those included in the student application and date/duration of the course.

Course Structure

Unit code	Unit Title	Core/ Elective
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	E
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically	C
CHCECE003	Provide care for children	C
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers	C
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children	C
CHCECE017	Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood	C
CHCECE019	Facilitate compliance in an education and care service	C
CHCECE024	Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development	C
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting	C
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks	C
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children	C
CHCECE016	Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children	C
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice	C
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk	C
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety	C
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence	C
CHCPOL002	Develop and implement policy	E
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice	E
CHCECE022	Promote children’s agency	C
CHCECE018	Nurture creativity in children	C
CHCECE020	Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour	C
CHCECE021	Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children	C
CHCECE023	Analyse Information to inform learning	C
CHCECE025	Embed sustainable practices in service operations	C
CHCECE026	Work in partnerships with families to provide appropriate education and care for children	C
BSBLED401	Develop teams and individuals	E
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety	C
CHCINM002	Meet community information needs	E

Possible Career Outcomes

Students graduating with the full qualification can use this qualification to apply for job roles including:
• Centre Director
• Early Childhood Supervisor
• Team Coordinator
• Room Leader
• Program Leader

Note: Above career pathway information is in line with the qualification description on National Training Register (www.training.gov.au), it doesn’t imply any job guarantee or job role at the end of the course.
Institute doesn’t claim any employment outcome or job guarantee associated with its courses as it will be misleading

Pathways from this qualification

After achieving CHC50113-Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, individuals can progress to higher studies e.g. CHC62015-Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management

Note: Astral doesn’t offer advance diploma or neither guarantees any pathway in to further studies as institute doesn’t have any arrangement with any course provider. Students may be required to meet entry requirement of the institute offering pathway course.

Diploma Early Childhood Education and Care Courses in Australia

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Courses in Australia

Astral Skills Institute of Australia offers a Diploma program for students interested in early childhood and care courses in Australia. Students who have completed our diploma course would be eligible to work in the early childhood services sector and in various positions. Folks already employed on some level with the early childhood education and care would be able to level up their knowledge and responsibilities, including planning, implementing and managing the programs in the early childhood education and care.

Enjoy the Perks of our Diploma course in Early childhood education and care (102513D)

Putting theory into practice: Theoretical knowledge is well and good, but it is the practical knowledge on the subject that truly shines and makes an interviewee an excellent candidate for the vacant position. Many early childhood education and childcare courses are not focused on the practical unit, which honestly defeats the purpose. That is not the case with our Diploma course.
Becoming accustomed to the environment: In Early childhood education and care, one must hit the ground running from the get-go. There is no adjustment period. Our early childhood and care course is designed to make the students accustomed to the environment so they can hit the ground running and perform their best from the first day.
Noticing Little things: Becoming familiar with the environment and having practical knowledge allows one to notice little things that might be missed by someone who only has theoretical knowledge on the subject.
Interacting with Parents: Interaction with the parents is a crucial part of Early childhood education and care. Our course allows students to observe the interaction between the parents and the assigned educator so that they can gain practical experience for the future.