Diploma Of Early Childhood Education And Care

Start a rewarding career out of caring and educating children

Course code

CHC50113

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Length

Full Time - 21 months (2 modules per study period). Part Time - 3.5 years (1 module per study period).

Start dates

January, April, July, October

• 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 work 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
  Possible job outcome	nanny occasional care coordinator early childhood centre educator family day care coordinator

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  Students are required to produce a valid volunteer Working with Children Check and a satisfactory police check prior to commencement of the course.

• Fees

  Indicative course fees	Concession	Government subsidised	Full fee paying
  Module 01 - Communicating Using Social Media	N/A	$276.00	$573.00
  Module 02 - Developing Cultural Competence	N/A	$437.00	$907.25
  Module 03 - Health and Safety	N/A	$473.80	$983.65
  Module 04 - Play Learning and Development 1	N/A	$736.00	$1,528.00
  Module 05 - Pedagogy and Practice 1	N/A	$322.00	$668.50
  Module 06 - Understanding Wellbeing	N/A	$759.00	$1,575.75
  Module 07 - Understanding Relationships With Children	N/A	$322.00	$668.50
  Module 08 - Frameworks	N/A	$759.00	$1,575.75
  Module 09 - Demonstrating Collaborative Partnerships	N/A	$782.00	$1,623.50
  Module 10 - Demonstrating Leadership 1	N/A	$782.00	$1,623.50
  Module 11 - Demonstrating Leadership 2	N/A	$736.00	$1,528.00
  Module 12 - Pedagogy and Practice 2	N/A	$782.00	$1,623.50
  Module 13 - Play Learning and Development 2	N/A	$1,104.00	$2,292.00
  Module 14 - Demonstrating Professional Identity	N/A	$736.00	$1,528.00
  Module 15 - First Aid (Credit transfer)	N/A	N/A	N/A
  Payable	N/A	$9,006.80	$18,698.90

  *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.