(CHC50125) Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Online study mode – begin any time you want throughout the year!
Start a rewarding career in the booming child care industry as a qualified early childhood educator.
The CHC50125- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care provides you with the knowledge and skills required by child care workers across a range of early childhood education settings. Start a rewarding career in the booming child care industry as a qualified Early Childhood Educator.
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 Prerequisites?
Yes, to enrol in this course you will already need to have one of the following:
- CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Pathways in Early Childhood Education & Care
Our graduates emerge with the required skills, knowledge and practical work experience to care and support children in a variety of settings.
Possible Outcomes
- Early Childhood Services Coordinator
- Qualified Room Leader
- Early Childhood Educator in Long Day Care
- Kindergarten
- Family Day Care Provider
- Outside School Hours Care Assistant Educator
Study Pathways
Some universities offer credit from the Diploma to enrol into Early Childhood Teaching qualifications. Alternatively, the CHC60215 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management provides an opportunity for those interested in a management position in early childhood services.
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.
| CORE UNITS [12] | |
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| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
| CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
| CHCECE042 | Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing |
| CHCECE043 | Nurture creativity in children |
| CHCECE044 | Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service |
| CHCECE045 | Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children |
| CHCECE046 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
| CHCECE047 | Analyse information to inform children’s learning |
| CHCECE048 | Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum |
| CHCECE049 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations |
| CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with children’s families |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| ELECTIVES [3] | |
|---|---|
| CHCPOL002 | Develop and implement policy |
| CHCINM002 | Meet community information needs |
| CHCMGT003 | Lead the work team |
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 start from $500 per unit
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
Delivery
This course is available via part-time study through our blended learning model. This equates to approximately 10 hours per week of online learning and assessment, in addition to practical assessments conducted in the workplace or at our training centre.
To keep on track with your training, we have assessment deadlines that will be communicated to you by your trainer during the course.
Study support sessions are available every Wednesday from 9.30am – 4pm at Enable College City Campus (Level 2, 47 South Tce, Adelaide SA 5000), where a Trainer will be available to provide assessment support to Student.
There is a prerequisite that you already hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care with the codes of CHC30113, CHC30121 or CHC30125 before you can enter this course.
NEED TO KNOW
This is an online course – enrol at any time
Course Length
Online Self-paced
10 Hours Per Week Part time
280 Hours of Work Placement
Course Value
$11,000
How much will it cost me?
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Eligible subsidised
(Participant Eligibility Criteria apply, Visit www.skills.sa.gov.au for Participant Eligibility Criteria), from 29 November 2021
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$710.00 |
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Fee for Service
Includes First Aid and Child Safe Environments |
$8250.00 |
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National Police Clearance (issued through SAPOL)
Additional Cost |
Prices Vary (confirm with issuing body) |
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DHS Checks
Additional Cost |
Prices Vary (confirm with issuing body) |
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Important: There is a non refundable $250.00 enrolment fee. A re-enrolment fee of $150 is to be paid from the first month after your enrolment period ends (12 months for certificate III’s) and every 3 months thereafter. |
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Entry Requirements
Student MUST have completed and provide evidence of completion of the following qualifications prior to enrolling into this qualification
Completion of: CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
OR
Completion of: CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
The following entry requirements need to be met prior to course commencement:
- Must be employed within childcare centre
- Must be over the age of 18 years at the time of course induction
- Ability to gain clean Police and DHS clearances
- Complete all enrolment processes as per the Enable College enrolment policy and procedure
- Must be able to participate in 280 hours of work placement
- Students must have access to a computer, email, and internet
- Meet the entry requirements for the Qualification as specified in the National Training Register training.gov.au – National Training Register – CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
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 students) process
- Attend suitability interview – see Enable College Suitability and Support Needs Checklist and Verbal Assessment Policy and Procedure (Eligible subsidised students)
Upcoming Dates
This is an online course with a rolling intake across the year. Enrol at any time!