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CHC50121-Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is the way to advance your career into the next level in childhood education sector. The course is designed to prepare you for a rewarding career in the childhood sector.
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Childhood 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.
Successful completion of the course enables you with skills and knowledge to become a leader of early childhood education programs. With the acquired skills learned through the practical skills and theoretical knowledge you join the force to provide care for children in child care centers and family day care settings.
In addition, as you progress through after completion the course and gaining professional experience you can even guide the fresh graduates about their childhood education careers.
Tuition Fee
$21,000
111718E
78 weeks
| Delivery Method: |
Face to Face at Level 5, 85 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 |
| Education Pathways: |
Potential employment options are as an Educator in an Early Childhood Education and Care setting. |
| Career Outcomes: |
After successful completion of CHC50121-Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care you can join childhood services on various roles but not limited to become one of the:
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| Course Duration: |
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will be delivered over 78 weeks, including 60 weeks of training and assessment spread over 6 terms of 10 weeks each and 18 weeks of holidays. The qualification requires that a work placement of 280 hours is completed. |
| Pre-requisites: |
Prior to enrolment students needs to qualify. Admissions to CHC50121-Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care requires an individual to:
Individual need to complete 12 core units and 3 elective units. These course units are selected in accordance with the packaging rules and are relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and qualification level. |
| Admission Requirements: |
Ridge International College has the following entry requirements for eligible students:
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0. |
| Other Costs: |
Material/Resource Fee: $800 |
Individual need to complete 12 core units and 3 elective units. These course units are selected in accordance with the packaging rules and are relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and qualification level.
| Unit code | Unit Name |
| 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 |
| BSBHRM413 | Support the learning and development of teams and individuals |
| CHCPOL002 | Develop and implement policy |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity |
The qualification is delivered over 78 weeks comprising of:
Students are required to attend 20 hours of classroom training per week. Homework is expected to be approximately 5 hours a week.
The training and assessment schedule shows the weeks during which training is delivered and assessment conducted for each unit.
The total amount of training provided being structured classroom sessions is 664 hours. Time scheduled for assessment in class is 296 hours. Homework which is unsupervised and may include research for assessments and general reading is expected to be on average 5 hours a week.
A work placement of 280 hours is required as per Training Package requirements. However, Ridge International College students will be required to complete 300 hours of work placement as described under work placement arrangements.
Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including knowledge questions and projects incorporating observations and supervisor reports.
Assessment conditions will ensure a simulated workplace environment for classroom-based assessment.
Students will be required to complete 300 hours of work placement. Ridge International College has determined that these additional hours will benefit students and therefore this has been factored into delivery of the qualification. The work placement is to be completed as shown in the Training and Assessment Schedule.
Because students learn best while applying their new skills in the workplace the extra work placement hours provide students with the opportunity to further develop their skills. Time in class is provided following the work placement to allow students to work on their portfolios after gaining practical experience and while the experiences are fresh in their minds.
Work placement providers will be provided with a list of activities that students are to complete in the workplace to develop their skills. Assessment will also be conducted in the workplace by Ridge International College trainer and assessor.
Students must undergo a working with children check prior to placement which will be at the student’s own cost. Immunisations may also be required – this will be advised by the student’s workplace.
Ridge International College will assist all students to obtain work placements. However, students may also find their own work placement. Work placement agreements will be signed withparticipating organisations and a facilities check will take place prior to the agreement being signed.
Trainers/assessor will visit students on their work placement at least 4 times, this includes virtual check ins. The purpose of these visits will be to meet with students to discuss any issues concerning the placement or questions the student has, as well as to conduct observations for assessment purposes.
Students can apply for recognition of prior learning, and work experience towards this qualification. During the course of your life, you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments, and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you are building up a bank of knowledge. The evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification.
You can also apply for course credit if you have completed the same unit previously. To apply for RPL or credit transfer indicate your preference in the application form or speak to our staff at the time of enrolment. Refer to RPL/Credit Transfer policy for details.
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