(CHC50121) Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

About this course

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, you must have completed a total of least 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia.

Are there Prerequisits?

Yes, to enrol in this course you will already need to have:

CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

How much will it cost me?

Fee for Service from $8,400

Includes First Aid and Child Safe Environments.

An additional cost of up to $68 for National Police Clearance (issued through SAPOL) and DHS Checks $63.25.

Eligible subsidised, from 29 November 2021, $750 (Job Trainer Concession Rate)

The fees include First Aid, Child Safe Environments, DHS Clearances and National Police Clearance.

A $150 re-enrolment fee applies for students who do not complete within the completion time.

Job Trainer

To qualify for a subsidised course under SA JobTrainer you must be a resident of South Australia, or currently out of work (this includes school leavers and those who have recently lost their job) or receiving an income support payment (eg, JobSeeker, Austudy, Youth Allowance).

Entry Requirements

The following entry requirements need to be met prior to course commencement:

• • Must be over the age of 18 years at the time of course induction
  • Must hold a current Driver’s licence
  • Must be able to participate in 280 hours of work placement
  • Ability to gain clean Police and DHS clearances
  • Must be able to source and undertake work placement
  • Complete all enrolment processes as per the Enable College enrolment policy and procedure
  • Students must have access to a computer, email, and internet

   

  • Fee for Service Students
  • Meet LLN requirements by completing Enable College LLN test
  • Complete a Verbal Assessment (see Verbal Assessment Policy and Procedure – FFS)

   

  • Eligible Subsidised Students
  • Complete CSPA assessment and Upfront Assessment of Need (Eligible subsidised and or Job Trainer eligible students) process
  • Attend suitability interview – see Enable College Suitability and Support Needs Checklist and Verbal Assessment Policy and Procedure (Eligible subsidised and or Job Trainer eligible students)

Course Units

This course is made up of 15 units of study, divided into 12 core and 3 elective units. Our range of electives is based
on our experience, knowledge and understanding of what employers and the industry are looking for.

Recognition of prior learning

If you have existing knowledge or skills relating to the requirements of this course you can apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL). RPL may be granted for knowledge or skills obtained through prior education, training, work and life experiences.

RPL fees are $200.00

Credit Transfer

If the student has a prior Qualification or a Statement of Attainment issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework from any state or territory, the RTO will automatically give exemptions for those units of competency provided they are current. Credit transfer will be provided on the student record.

Other related courses

Certificate III Education Support
Diploma of Community Services
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care