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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

This qualification covers designing and running an early childhood curriculum based on an approved learning framework, and keeping a service compliant. It includes children's health and safety, inclusion, fostering positive behaviour, analysing information about children's learning, working with families, environmental responsibility and managing team effectiveness. Experienced early childhood educators may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
CHC Community Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold: CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or its equivalent successor) OR CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Alternatively, individuals may hold: An Australian diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care OR An Australian diploma or certificate III in Children’s Services. AND Demonstrate at least 12 months of cumulative employment (full-time equivalent) within the last 5 years in a regulated education and care service in Australia, supported by verifiable evidence. OR Hold the CHCSS00147 Entry into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
SUPERSEDES
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Educators in long day care, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens who plan curriculum and may supervise others. Entry needs a relevant Certificate III or diploma, or another listed pathway.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Early childhood educator
  • Child care worker
  • Family day care educator

Qualification structure

15 units in total. 2 units from the electives listed below; up to 1 unit from the list below, elsewhere in the CHC Community Services Training Package, or any other current training package or accredited course. The selection of electives chosen must be guided by the job outcome sought, local sector requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.

Core units

12 units
  1. CHCECE041Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
  2. CHCECE042Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
  3. CHCECE043Nurture creativity in children
  4. CHCECE044Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service
  5. CHCECE045Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
  6. CHCECE046Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
  7. CHCECE047Analyse information to inform children's learning
  8. CHCECE048Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum
  9. CHCECE049Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
  10. CHCECE050Work in partnership with children's families
  11. CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  12. BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness

Elective units

14 units
  1. CHCDIV003Manage and promote diversity
  2. CHCECE051Promote equity in access to the service
  3. CHCECE052Plan service and supports for children and families
  4. CHCECE053Respond to grievances and complaints about the service
  5. CHCECE057Use collaborative practices to uphold child protection principles
  6. CHCINM002Meet community information needs
  7. CHCMGT003Lead the work team
  8. CHCPOL002Develop and implement policy
  9. CHCPOL003Research and apply evidence to practice
  10. CHCSAC010Foster holistic learning, development and wellbeing for school age children
  11. BSBHRM413Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
  12. BSBOPS502Manage business operational plans
  13. BSBPEF502Develop and use emotional intelligence
  14. BSBSTR501Establish innovative work environments

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

Under the Education and Care Services National Law (as applied in each state and territory) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au. The Education and Care Services National Law (Section 162B) now requires all individuals working or volunteering in a regulated children’s education and care service to complete mandated National Child Safety Training. This training is separate from the units of competency within this qualification.

View on training.gov.au(opens in a new tab)

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