Diploma Of Early Childhood Education And Care

Timetable

Full Time
Dandenong: Two days per week 9.00am – 2.30pm, plus a minimum of 280 hours in industry placement blocks.

OnlinePlus via Zoom: Two days per week 9.00am – 2.30pm.

Part Time
OnlinePlus via Zoom: Two evenings per week, plus a minimum 280 hours industry work placement.

Workshop – OnlinePlus / Dandenong: one full day workshop per fortnight on campus and one evening workshop online via Zoom per alternate fortnight, plus a minimum 280 hours work placement. Applicants must be currently employed and working in the early childhood industry.

Full Time
• Days per week: 2 days class, 1-2 days work placement
• Hours per day: 5
• Expected hours of self-directed learning per week: 7.5

All learning is conducted in person on campus.

Part Time Blended Delivery
• Days per week: 2 evening classes
• Hours per day: 2
• Expected hours of self-directed learning per week: 8

Learning is conducted partially in-person and partially online or remote.

Hours are dependent on what mode you are undertaking the course, please contact the department for further information.

Study units

Unit code	Unit Description
CHCECE041	Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCECE049	Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
CHCECE048	Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
CHCECE047	Analyse information to inform children's learning
CHCECE042	Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
CHCECE045	Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
BSBTWK502	Manage team effectiveness
BSBPEF502	Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBHRM413	Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
CHCECE046	Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE044	Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
CHCECE043	Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE053	Respond to grievances and complaints about the service
CHCECE050	Work in partnership with children’s families

Assessment methods

• Observation
• Questioning or Test/Quiz
• Project
• Portfolio
• Report (Supervisor/Third Party)

Admission requirements

• CHC30113 or CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Minimum age requirement: 17 years and 3 months
• Of school leaving age or have a transition from school form.
• Have parental agreement for students under 18 years of age.

Inherent requirements

Our inherent requirements are a guide to help you decide if a course is right for you.

If you are a student with a disability, long-term illness, mental health condition or are a primary carer of an individual with a disability, you can apply for support through our Equitable Learning and Disability Support team.

Physical:
• stand, walk or move across spaces for prolonged periods (more than 30 minutes) to support the needs of children.
• lift, hold or assist infants, toddlers and children of varying size and capability (i.e. bottle feeding, nappy change, support children in climbing)
• squatting &/or getting down on the floor (at the child’s level) to support and engage.
• provide basic cleaning duties including but not limited to, wiping down surfaces, mopping, using cleaning products.
• be physically capable of engaging with children, families, and colleagues for a maximum 7.5 hours per day, up to 5 days per week.
• be physically capable of sustaining CPR for at least two (2) minutes on the floor
Interpersonal:
• strong abilities in reading, writing and oral English language communication.
• an ability to constructively give and receive critical feedback.
• an ability to follow and provide verbal and written instructions.
• an ability to interpret private information and maintain confidentiality.
• emotional flexibility and stability to cater to the varying needs of children and families.
• ability to handle general stressors (meeting deadlines, task management, managing expectation, etc.)
Cognitive:
• basic computer literacy, including but not limited to the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email functions, internet browsing and other general computer functions.
• ability to read, interpret and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to apply agile solutions
Industry:
• Students must be able to complete 280 hours of work placement, as this is a requirement of the course.
• Students must be able to attain a current Working with Children check as it will be required for professional workplace experience

Dress Code on work placement:
• Shoes – closed-in-toe shoes.
• Uniform – trousers, sun hat.
• Hair- clean and tied back if long.
• Nails – clean short nails preferred.
• Personal hygiene – clean and professional presentation.

Students are required to bring a laptop to class.

Language, literacy and numeracy

You are required to complete a language, literacy and numeracy skills test before course commencement. This will determine course suitability and if you may need additional support.

We use an approved online skills review tool to determine your language, literacy and numeracy skills within the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).

Below are the levels required for this course:

• Language and literacy: 3
• Numeracy: 2

Practical placement

You will need to complete a minimum of 280 hours of practical placement to successfully complete the course. Placement is timetabled and must occur during these timetabled periods.

Placement is part of assessment for this course. You must be successfully up to date on your class theory assessments, demonstrating professional class behaviour and maintaining regular class attendance before being permitted to attempt the placement component of the course.

Placement will be pre allocated by our placement coordinator. Placement must be undertaken in the Melbourne South East region (Bass Coast campus students excepted).

You must be available for regular service operation times during placement (8 hours per day).

Documentation or licences required for practical placement

You must hold a valid Working with Children Check (volunteer or employee) for the duration of the program.

Course and career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Diploma Of Early Childhood Education And Care
Possible job outcome	child care worker

Fees

Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

Fees
Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
Free TAFE	FREE	freeAmount
Concession	Not available	ConcessionAmount
Government subsidised	$9,016	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
Full fee paying	$17,388	FullfeeAmount
Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
Materials	$290	MaterialFeeAmount
And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	Not available	studentservicefeewithConcession
Student services - no concession (annual)	$270	studentservicefeewithnoConcession

Total fees

*Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
**You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

Help with fees

At Chisholm, you can get a VET Student Loan to help you pay for all or part of the tuition fees for this course. VET student loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. VET student loan gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid. Find out more about how a VET Student Loan can help you study now and pay later.

If you are eligible for a student loan, you can access up to $18,097 from 1 January, 2024 ($18,838 from 1 January, 2025) to help cover the tuition fees for this course.

Scholarships

Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out how to apply for a scholarship.

Government-subsidised training

Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.

Skills recognition

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Diploma Of Early Childhood Education And Care

Advance your career in the early childhood education and care sector

Free TAFE Pathways

Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)