Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Course Code: CHC50121

Overview

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is a nationally recognised qualification for those that are wanting to upskill or would like to rise to a more senior role within an Early Childhood Education and Care Centre, Kindergarten, or other Child Care facility. Graduates would be responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in their respective services and work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care service National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. Graduates may also have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff.

This course is ideal for those looking to further develop their skills in the early childhood industry.

Occupation Title

Centre Director

Early Childhood Educator

Children’s Services Coordinator

Room/Team Leader

Pathways

Upon completion of this qualification, candidates may seek to enrol into a higher qualification within a similar discipline, an example of this is the Bachelor of Education (Early childhood) undergraduate degree.

FYI training has a study pathway which gives students credit towards the Bachelor of Education (Early childhood) at Swinburne University, however all students are encouraged to research the appropriate course and provider for them.

Modes of Study

Full Time

Full-time face to face classroom and practicum-based course

Duration: 9-month period

Classes: 1 day per week (Thursday, 9:30am – 3:00pm) with practical placement hours completed throughout the duration of the course

Distanced-Based

Study at your own pace online with the support of an allocated trainer

Students must submit a minimum of 1 unit per month

Online

Attend online classes with your allocated trainer

Classes: 1 night per week

Please Note: This qualification may also be delivered and assessed as a workplace-based traineeship model. For further information regarding this model, please contact FYI Training and speak to a student advisor

Course Structure

Units

  • BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness (60 hrs)

    CHCECE041 - Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children (55 hrs)

    CHCECE042 - Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing (200 hrs)

    CHCECE043 - Nurture creativity in children (80 hrs)

    CHCECE044 - Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service (110 hrs)

    CHCECE045 - Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children (60 hrs)

    CHCECE046 - Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children (65 hrs)

    CHCECE047 - Analyse information to inform children’s learning (75 hrs)

    CHCECE048 - Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum (180 hrs)

    CHCECE049 - Embed environmental responsibility in service operations (73 hrs)

    CHCECE050 - Work in partnership with children’s families (70 hrs)

    CHCPRP003 - Reflect on and improve own professional practice (120 hrs)

  • CHCMGT003 - Lead the work team (100 hrs)

    CHCECE037 - Support children to connect with the natural environment (50 hrs)

    CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (40 hrs)

    CHCECE057 - Use collaborative practices to uphold child protection principles (80 hrs)

    HLTAID012 - Provide first aid in an education and care setting (22 hrs)

Practical Placement

  • ractical placement, as explained by the Victorian Department of Education and Training, is structured workplace learning that provides students with firsthand experience and on the job, training relating to their course. It is a fantastic opportunity for students to implement the skills they are learning about, gain confidence with their future role within their chosen industry, develop their job-related skills, and to gain an insight into how the industry works before they graduate. FYI Training arranges student’s placements with trusted networks that are reliable and understand what it takes to support students and provide them with the best possible experience. This is to ensure that all FYI Training graduates understand the expectations of the industry and have the confidence and necessary knowledge to provide high quality care and education in the Early Childhood industry.

  • Students are required to complete a total of 280 hours of practical placement within the Early Childhood Education and Care sector. This will be in a long day care service catering to children under the age of 5 years. Practical placement hours in a Childcare service range from 6:00am – 6:00pm, students must complete an 8-hour day and shifts will be set between these times. FYI Training attempts to arrange placement as close to the student’s home address listed on their enrolment as possible, however this could be up to half an hour travel by car. Practical placement is only able to be completed during the week and is unavailable on the weekends (Monday – Friday only). As stated previously, candidates are required to successfully pass a Working with Children’s Check and supply a copy of their WWC to FYI Training prior to the commencement of practical placement. All students must also supply their COVID vaccination certificate, and any other immunisations as requested by the service.

  • PPlacement is structured to allow students to complete their full 280 hours during the course dates and is factored into the course duration. Placement is structured in a way to allow students to implement different strategies and techniques that they learn in over a period of time in their placement.

    This allows students to build on their knowledge and skills, improving their abilities and confidence. Mentors within your placement service will be available to support you. For the placement dates for a specific course, please see the course schedule

Enrolment Information

  • Full Time Course Fees with Government Funding:

    • Government Funded - $475

    • Government Funded + Concession Card Holder - $95

    Full Time Course Fees:

    • Non-Funded - $5,950

    • Non-Funded + Concession Card Holder - $5,650

    Distance-Based/Online/Night Class Course Fees:

    • Non-Funded - $3,950

    • Non-Funded + Concession Card Holder - $3,650

    For full details of the Eligibility Criteria for Government Funding available, please go to the “Funding” tab on our website or give us a call on 1300 884 133 between 9am to 5pm on weekdays to discuss your circumstances .

  • Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application

    The pre-training review allows for the opportunity to have a discussion with student administration on your goals and ensures this is the correct course for you

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