Program Overview

CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Overview

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.

Fees

• Application Fee: $250.00
• Tuition Fee: $9,800.00
• Resource Fee: $450.00
• Total Course Amount: $10,500.00
• Commitment Fee: $500.00

Payment Terms & Conditions

• The Application Fee must be paid in full prior to the issuance of a COE.
• The Commitment Fee must be paid in full by students taking this course individually.
• The Resource Fee must be paid in full prior to the issuance of a COE.
• The Tuition Fee for First Term / Term 1 must be paid in full prior to the issuance of a COE. From Term 2 onwards, the remaining balance must be paid in equal termly instalments or as per the letter of offer.

Duration

• Total Duration: 52 weeks (40 academic weeks + 12 weeks of study breaks)
• Scheduled Classes: 2 days per week (mandatory)
• Academic Support: 1 day per week (Fridays)
• Academic Contact Hours: 20 hours per week

Entry Requirements

• Successful completion of CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent
• Achieve at least a score of IELTS 6.0, PTE 50, TOEFL 64, CEA 169, or OET B overall test result.

Course Packaging Rule

Core Units

1. BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness
2. CHCECE041 - Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
3. CHCECE042 - Foster holistic early childhood learning, development, and wellbeing
4. CHCECE043 - Nurture creativity in children
5. CHCECE044 - Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
6. CHCECE045 - Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
7. CHCECE046 - Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
8. CHCECE047 - Analyse information to inform children’s learning
9. CHCECE048 - Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
10. CHCECE049 - Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
11. CHCECE050 - Work in partnership with children’s families
12. CHCPRP003 - Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Elective Units

1. BSBSTR501 - Establish innovative work environments
2. CHCDIV003 - Manage and promote diversity
3. BSBPEF502 - Develop and use emotional intelligence

Academic Weeks and Course Study Breaks

• Academic weeks: 40 weeks
• Course study breaks: 12 weeks
• Total Course Duration: 52 weeks