Course information

Qualification Code: CHC50125

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.

Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.

To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of at least 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.

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.

Licensing/regulatory information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Students will learn about:

• Provide care for babies and toddlers
• Health, safety and quality
• Working with children
• Culture and diversity
• Emergency first aid
• Workplace practices

Course Duration

Domestic – 76 weeks (60 weeks of classes + 16 weeks of holidays) includes work placement.

Attendance

Domestic - 2 days per week plus 280 hours mandatory work placement.

Entry Requirements

Domestic

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold:

• CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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.

AND

• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) course pre-assessment test
• Be 18 years of age or over
• Unique Student Identifier (USI)

Before commencement of work placement, students are required to:

• Provide a Working with Children Check
• Provide a Police Clearance Check
• Have a reasonable level of fitness to cope with standing, lifting, bending, twisting and reaching
• Be physically, mentally and emotionally healthy to respond appropriately to personal needs

Students must also have access to:

• A PC or equivalent running or capable of running Microsoft Windows 2010 and Microsoft Office 2010 and above
• Internet connection

Training Options

Since July 20, 2020, BCC Institute has been using a mixed delivery mode, delivering sessions face to face and online via the Zoom platform.

Face to face training

Face to face classes at BCC Institute are kept small with a maximum of 15 students per class, allowing more quality time with their trainer. Each trainer has extensive experience in their industry, providing first hand knowledge and learning techniques for their students.

Virtual classroom

Some training and assessment is delivered in a virtual classroom platform via Zoom. Students will also be required to complete some self-directed learning tasks.

Work placement

All students will experience 280 hours of work placement. This is a compulsory part of the course.

After hours part-time delivery is also available to those who cannot attend during the day.

Course Structure

15 units (12 core + 3 electives)

Units of Competency

CHCECE041  Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE042  Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
CHCECE050  Work in partnership with children’s families
CHCECE043  Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE044  Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
CHCECE045  Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
CHCECE046  Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE047  Analyse information to inform children’s learning
CHCECE048  Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
CHCECE049  Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
BSBTWK502  Manage team effectiveness
CHCPRP003  Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCDIV003   Manage and promote diversity*
BSBHRM413  Support the learning and development of teams and individuals*
CHCPOL002  Develop and implement policy*

*Unit is an elective. All other units are core units of competency.

Employment Opportunities

• Childcare Centre Director/Owner 
• Childcare Centre Manager 
• Childcare Centre Supervisor 
• Family Day Care Supervisor 
• Outside School Hours Care Supervisor 

Further Study Pathways

Upon completion of CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, students may apply for entry into Australian Catholic University (ACU) into Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years).

Fees and Charges

CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

CHC50125 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care