CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

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 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.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry Requirements

AICSE student selection process has been developed to ensure that students are enrolled in a qualification that best suits their needs. These selection criteria consider a variety of factors when assessing a student’s suitability for undertaking the course. The following will be considered when deciding the suitability for enrolment:

The student’s needs and desired outcomes as the student indicates in the Pre-Training Review (PTR)
The ability and commitment of the student to completing the course
Eligibility requirements as outlined in the applicable National Training Package;
Student’s existing ability in the ACSF core skills (learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy). The Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment will be completed as part of the PTR process

Students not meeting these requirements will be directed to more suitable qualifications.

Minimum education standard

Hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Age restrictions

Students must be 18 years of age or above.

English requirements

Complete the LLN Assessmen

Study Pathway And Career Opportunities

Students will be advised of further vocational pathways and articulation into concurrent or higher levels of training during the delivery of the course or at the time or pre-training review and enrolment.

AICSE advises relevant progression that may be attained such as:
Bachelor of Early Education (Early Childhood)

If a qualification is only partly achieved, a Statement of Attainment is issued for successful achievement of a single or multiple unit of competency.

Students who complete this course may gain work as a

Early Childhood Educator
Childcare assistant
Early Childhood Coordinator
Room Leader
Education Leader

Assessment

All units of competence will be assessed using a selection of tools

Workplace observation
Practical Class Demonstration-
Written Assessment Tasks
Group discussions
Role-play
Workplace Hours Logbook
Portfolio
Third party evidence

Recognistion Of Prior Learning

RPL is the assessment process for recognizing competencies gained through previous learning, work, and life experiences. Students who have completed any of the subjects or have practical experience that can be used for RPL, can contact AICSE prior to enrolment. In order to be granted RPL, candidates are required to provide evidence that they are already competent in the specific subject/subjects and these evidences should be valid, authentic, current and sufficient.

Delivery Mode, Duration and Location

Duration : 64 weeks tuition + 12 weeks break

Face-to-face classroom-based learning and work based

Please note that tuition fees for the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care may vary based on different factors such as scholarships, financial aid, and other considerations. We are committed to providing accessible and affordable education.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding tuition fees for this course, please contact our admissions team. They will be more than happy to assist you and provide detailed information tailored to your circumstances.

Course Structure / Units Of Competency

The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care requires the successful completion of 16 units of competency.

Core Units

Elective Units

Core Units

Elective Units

Payment Option

If you wish to accept the offer, you need to sign the Acceptance of Offer form together with the minimum payment of fees. You can use the following payment methods:

Cash or EFTPOS in person at AICSE campus
Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard) on the student invoice

We accept credit card payments (Visa or MasterCard only) and a 2% surcharge will be added to the total amount. You can download our Credit Card Authorisation form HERE

Bank draft or money order payable to “Australian International College of Skills & Education” and send to AICSE campus (all bank drafts must be in $AUD Australian dollars to an Australian bank)

Electronic Bank transfer (Telegraphic Transfer) from an overseas bank account