Diploma Of Early Childhood Education And Care

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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 Apply basic communication skills

  ICTWEB201 Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement

  Module 02 - Developing Cultural Competence

  CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence

  CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

  Module 03 - Health and Safety

  CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children

  HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety

  Module 04 - Play Learning and Development 1

  CHCECE018 Nurture creativity in children

  CHCECE022 Promote children’s agency

  Module 05 - Pedagogy and Practice 1

  CHCECE023 Analyse information to inform learning

  Module 06 - Understanding Wellbeing

  CHCECE003 Provide care for children

  CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks

  CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers

  Module 07 - Understanding Relationships With Children

  CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

  Module 08 - Frameworks

  CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

  CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

  CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically

  Module 09 - Demonstrating Collaborative Partnerships

  CHCECE020 Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour

  CHCECE021 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children

  CHCECE026 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children

  Module 10 - Demonstrating Leadership 1

  CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children

  CHCECE019 Facilitate compliance in an education and care service

  Module 11 - Demonstrating Leadership 2

  CHCECE025 Embed sustainable practices in service operations

  CHCMGT003 Lead the work team

  Module 12 - Pedagogy and Practice 2

  CHCECE024 Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development

  Module 13 - Play Learning and Development 2

  CHCECE017 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood

  Module 14 - Demonstrating Professional Identity

  BSBLED401 Develop teams and individuals

  CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

  Module 15 - First Aid (Credit transfer)

  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	Bachelor Of Early Childhood Education
  Possible job outcome	nanny occasional care coordinator early childhood centre educator family day care coordinator	family day care coordinator early childhood educator occasional care coordinator nanny kindergarten teacher

• 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

  All students must hold a current (within the last 10 years) Australian Certificate IV or higher qualification. Pre-Training Review – meet the technology requirements to study with Chisholm Online / Express valid reasoning for undertaking this course OR, Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) test – meet the entry levels of the course. Over the age of 18 / not currently enrolled in a school., First Aid (HLTAID003) prior to completing the course, 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.