Diploma Of Early Childhood Education And Care

Start a rewarding career out of caring and educating children

Follow your dream and study to become an early childhood centre director or educator, kindergarten educator, family day care carer or nanny.

When you complete the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113), you’ll have a nationally recognised qualification highly regarded by employers in this sector. You’ll be able to work at a senior level in a variety of children’s services, including designing and developing curriculum and supervision of staff. Throughout the course you’ll learn more about best practice and quality assurance; planning for children with additional needs; networking ; effective communication; family partnerships; childhood development (aesthetic, creative, physical); music program; and health and safety. This course is based on the National Quality Framework and Early Years Framework and has an emphasis on play-based learning.

To complete this qualification you will be required to undertake the following unit of competency HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting This unit is not available online, however Chisholm does offer the unit on campus. Please send a copy of your transcript if you have already successfully completed this unit previously.

Call Chisholm Online now on 1300 275 265 to speak with a course advisor.

Course code: CHC50113
On campus: Go to On campus page
Online: Apply Now
International: Go to International students page
Length: Full Time, 1 year. Part Time, 2 years.
Commencing: January, April, July, October

Show all / Hide all

Read more about this course

This course requires mandatory practical placement in an approved early childhood setting. You will also need to complete a first aid course to gain this qualification.

This flexible online course allows you to study at your own pace with support from teachers, fellow students and student engagement officers every step of the way. Best of all, you can study whenever and wherever you want, giving you the freedom to complete your course alongside work and other commitments.

Please note: course duration for part-time students will vary depending on the number of modules undertaken per study period and module availability.

Course units

Module 01 - Communicating Using Social Media
BSBCMM101	BSBCMM101 Apply basic communication skills
ICTWEB201	ICTWEB201 Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement
Module 02 - Developing Cultural Competence
CHCECE001	CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence
CHCDIV002	CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Module 03 - Health and Safety
CHCECE002	CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children
HLTWHS003	HLTWHS003 Maintain workplace health and safety
Module 04 - Play Learning and Development 1
CHCECE018	CHCECE018 Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE022	CHCECE022 Promote children’s agency
Module 05 - Pedagogy and Practice 1
CHCECE023	CHCECE023 Analyse information to inform learning
Module 06 - Understanding Wellbeing
CHCECE003	CHCECE003 Provide care for children
CHCECE004	CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers
Module 07 - Understanding Relationships With Children
CHCECE007	CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
Module 08 - Frameworks
CHCECE009	CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCPRT001	CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCLEG001	CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
Module 09 - Demonstrating Collaborative Partnerships
CHCECE020	CHCECE020 Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
CHCECE021	CHCECE021 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE026	CHCECE026 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children
Module 10 - Demonstrating Leadership 1
CHCECE016	CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE019	CHCECE019 Facilitate compliance in an education and care service
Module 11 - Demonstrating Leadership 2
CHCECE025	CHCECE025 Embed sustainable practices in service operations
CHCMGT003	CHCMGT003 Lead the work team
Module 12 - Pedagogy and Practice 2
CHCECE024	CHCECE024 Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development
Module 13 - Play Learning and Development 2
CHCECE017	CHCECE017 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood
Module 14 - Demonstrating Professional Identity
BSBLED401	BSBLED401 Develop teams and individuals
CHCPRP003	CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Module 15 - First Aid (Credit transfer)
HLTAID004	HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Diploma Of Early Childhood Education And Care	Diploma Of Early Childhood Education And Care / Bachelor Of Early Learning
Possible job outcome	nanny occasional care coordinator early childhood centre educator family day care coordinator	family day care coordinator nanny early childhood educator occasional care coordinator kindergarten teacher

Skills recognition

Did you know that your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

Find out more about skills recognition and RPL.
Admission requirements

No formal requirements

Fees

	Concession card holder or dependant	Government subsidised	Full-fee-paying student
Module 01 - Communicating Using Social Media	N/A	$240.00	$465.00
Module 02 - Developing Cultural Competence	N/A	$380.00	$736.25
Module 03 - Health and Safety	N/A	$412.00	$798.25
Module 04 - Play Learning and Development 1	N/A	$640.00	$1,240.00
Module 05 - Pedagogy and Practice 1	N/A	$280.00	$542.50
Module 06 - Understanding Wellbeing	N/A	$660.00	$1,278.75
Module 07 - Understanding Relationships With Children	N/A	$280.00	$542.50
Module 08 - Frameworks	N/A	$660.00	$1,278.75
Module 09 - Demonstrating Collaborative Partnerships	N/A	$680.00	$1,317.50
Module 10 - Demonstrating Leadership 1	N/A	$680.00	$1,317.50
Module 11 - Demonstrating Leadership 2	N/A	$640.00	$1,240.00
Module 12 - Pedagogy and Practice 2	N/A	$680.00	$1,317.50
Module 13 - Play Learning and Development 2	N/A	$960.00	$1,860.00
Module 14 - Demonstrating Professional Identity	N/A	$640.00	$1,240.00
Module 15 - First Aid (Credit transfer)	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total	N/A	$7,832.00	$15,174.50

*Indicative fees as published are based on typical annual student contact hours per course, and are subject to change, given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.

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.

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 here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.