Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Course Information

• Course Code CHC50113
• Cricos Number 091326B
• Location Brisbane
• Course Duration 114 Weeks
• Delivery method Full time - Face to face
• Price Domestic - $5,000, International - $18,000, Online Study - $5,000 RPL - $1,450
• Entry requirement 18 years with a minimum of Year 12 Certificate or equivalent IELTS score of 5.5
• Brochure Click Here to download the brochure

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.

Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.

TOTAL UNITS: 28 UNITS = 23 CORE + 5 ELECTIVES

CORE UNITS:

CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence

CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children

CHCECE003 Provide care for children

CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks

CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers

CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment

CHCECE017 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood

CHCECE018 Nurture creativity in children

CHCECE019 Facilitate compliance in an education and care services

CHCECE020 Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour

CHCECE021 Implement strategies for inclusion of all children

CHCECE022 Promote children’s agency

CHCECE023 Analyse information to inform learning

CHCECE024 Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development

CHCECE025 Embed sustainable practices in service operations

CHCECE026 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children

CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically

CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

HLTWHS4003 Maintain work health and safety

Elective Units

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy

CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice

BSBINN502 Build and sustain an innovative work environment

BSBSUS501 Develope workplace policy and procedures for sustainability