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This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Educators at this level are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations. They use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other educators.
Upon successful completion of all units of competency for this qualification, the student will be awarded CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
This qualification will provide you a pathway to work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is delivered within 36 months in the workplace which will include the mandatory 280 hours of work placement, in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia.
Students can choose one of the following delivery options:
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who:
As this qualification requires mandatory work placement you will need to obtain a Working with Children Blue Card. If your Blue Card application receives a negative notice, you may be disqualified from being eligible to undertake placement and assessment, which would affect your course outcomes. You may also need to provide a First Aid Certificate, Federal Police Check and/or relevant vaccination records.
To achieve this qualification; CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, fifteen (15) units must be completed including twelve (12) core and three (3) elective units.
Core Units
Elective Units
The Student Co-Contribution Fee under the User Choice program is dependent on the elective units chosen. Fees are paid at a rate of $1.60 per nominal hour, per unit of competency. This fee may be paid on behalf of the student by their employer or a third party, which must be indicated at time of enrolment. The above is an example unit selection. Elective units can be customised to suit outcomes.
*Textbook Fees apply; however, this will be an additional Employer Cost that is agreed to upfront before training commences. Students are not responsible in covering this cost. Refer to our Schedule of Fees
Full-time: The lodgement of a second training contract where one of the training contracts is full-time will be reviewed by the Department to determine if each of the parties to each training contract can meet their obligations. There must be a clear separation between the training and employment requirements for each training contract and must not be replicated through the one occupation only.
Part-time: Minimum of 15 hours per week over each 4 week period throughout duration of apprenticeship/traineeship.
School-based: School-based arrangements are not recommended at this qualification level. Prior to signing a training contract it is recommended that you contact the department to discuss other available options. While there is no restriction, the Certificate III in Community Services is more appropriate for school-based trainees.
7.5 hours per week of paid employment. This may be averaged over a 3 month period.
Limits have been imposed on the amount of institutional training which may be delivered to school-based apprentices, based on the nominal term of a full time training contract. The limit for this apprenticeship in a school-based mode is a maximum of 33.3% of the competencies.
If you are a new enrolling student, undertaking Nationally recognised training, you will need a USI number to receive your Qualification/Statement of Attainment. If you do not have a USI you will not be able to receive a qualification. To create a USI account, go to the website: www.usi.gov.au
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