Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care – Units of Competency

1. BSBTWK502 – Manage team effectiveness
   Core | Not applicable | No pre-requisite

2. CHCECE041 – Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
   Core | Not applicable | No pre-requisite

3. CHCECE042 – Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
   Core | Not applicable | No pre-requisite

4. CHCECE043 – Nurture creativity in children
   Core | Not applicable | No pre-requisite

5. CHCECE044 – Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
   Core | Not applicable | No pre-requisite

6. CHCECE045 – Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
   Core | Not applicable | No pre-requisite

7. CHCECE046 – Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
   Core | Not applicable | No pre-requisite

8. CHCECE047 – Analyse information to inform children’s learning
   Core | Not applicable | No pre-requisite

9. CHCECE048 – Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
   Core | Not applicable | No pre-requisite

10. CHCECE049 – Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
    Core | Not applicable | No pre-requisite

11. CHCECE050 – Work in partnership with children’s families
    Core | Not applicable | No pre-requisite

12. CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice
    Core | Not applicable | No pre-requisite

13. CHCPOL002 – Develop and implement policy
    Elective | Not applicable | No pre-requisite

14. CHCPOL003 – Research and apply evidence to practice
    Elective | Not applicable | No pre-requisite

15. CHCDIV003 – Manage and promote diversity
    Elective | Not applicable | No pre-requisite

You will need to complete the minimum hours of vocational placement for CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (minimum 280 hours)

You will be assisted in securing your vocational placement in an Approved regulated children’s education and care service and be mentored by a qualified experienced Early Childhood Educator.

During vocational placement you will put into action everything you have learnt throughout your course.

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will prepare you to become qualified as an Early Childhood Supervisor or Manager and will provide you with the skills, knowledge and understanding required for this demanding but rewarding career. Career outcomes include:

⦁ Early Childhood Educator/Teacher
⦁ Lead Educator/Room Leader
⦁ Childcare Centre Director/Manager
⦁ Family Day Care Coordinator
⦁ Inclusion Support Worker
⦁ Playgroup Supervisor/Facilitator
⦁ Nanny or Au Pair

Your allocated trainer and assessor will formally assess your skills, knowledge and understanding.  Assessment is competency based, this means you will be required to show / demonstrate the required competencies for the units of competency you are studying.

In order to ensure that your assessment is valid, reliable, flexible and fair, our trainers will conduct assessment as per the assessment conditions for each unit of competency you are studying.

Assessments have the following sections Activities, Questioning, Project, and Observation which span across these different tasks.   Some of the assessment tasks are ‘stand-alone’ or they may be a combination of these methods of assessment.

There may be:

⦁ Written Tasks: Written assessments include case studies, question-answer type tasks, written reports and assignments, including reflective evaluations, self-evaluations, project work, demonstrations and class presentations.

⦁ Observation: Your trainer will observe your performance of tasks in real or simulated workplace environments.  This includes participation in role-plays, group discussions and demonstrations of practical skills and knowledge.  Students on vocational placement will be observed by a qualified professional.

⦁ Vocational Placement: Vocational placement provides the opportunity to observe professionals in your vocation, gain skills specific to your vocation, engage and interact with your community, and most importantly, to apply what you have learnt in the classroom to the ‘real-world’ vocational environment. You will be mentored and supported by an industry professional and have a valuable opportunity to learn in a structured workplace environment.  Your teacher as well as the industry professional will both observe your ability to apply the skills, knowledge and attitudes required in workplace situations and environments.

⦁ Examination: This includes written or spoken ‘question-answer’ type tasks in an examination. 

⦁ RPL: You may already have the skills and knowledge.  For more information about Recognition of Prior Learning Student Information, please discuss with one our team.

Mixed / Blended

The formal learning takes place through a structured program of instruction through face-to-face delivery with your trainer at our campus.

You will be able to learn from your trainer and classmates as you study together through a combination of formal classroom based learning and independent study / research.

– Further support is provided at the weekly Class Tutorial Support sessions with your teacher.
– Face-to-face classroom delivery (20 hours of scheduled contact per week) and
280 Placement hours
– This includes real world experience through vocational placement for students enrolled in Early Childhood qualifications