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CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
This qualification is for those wanting to take on higher levels of responsibility and leadership in an early childhood setting. You will learn how to design and implement the curriculum in children’s learning and development, and acquire the skills you need to foster the holistic development and wellbeing of children.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES CRICOS CODE: 118581E
Career Prospects
May include: Child Care Educator, Family Day Care Scheme Director/Manager, ECEC Team Leader. Industry employees, at a supervisor or higher level looking to upskill and/or achieve an award of a formal qualification, will benefit from this course.
Course Units
| CORE UNITS | |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
| CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
| CHCECE042 | Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing |
| 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 |
| CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with children’s families |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| ELECTIVE UNITS | |
| CHCMGT003 | Lead the work team |
| CHCPOL002 | Develop and implement policy |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
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Domestic Fee For Service VET Students
Entry Requirement
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.
Delivery Method
| Duration | Standard Tuition Fee | Resource Fee | |||
| Face-to-Face | |||||
| 2 days per week class contact, 280 hrs work placement and online resources | 12 months | $6,800 | $175 | ||
| Flexi-Learn | |||||
| A combination of self paced learning and face-to-face trainer support available by appointment. | 12 months | $6,800 | $175 | ||
AIWT will not accept prepaid fees exceeding $1,500 at any one time. For more information on our Domestic Fees, Charges and Refund Policy, please read our policy found in Student Resources. The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as Student service and resource fees.
Additional Information
Work placement of 280 hours is required.
All work placement courses will now require a mandatory $15 Personal Accident Insurance fee.
Domestic DTWD Funded VET Students
Entry Requirement
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.
Delivery Method
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Additional Information
Work placement of 280 hours is required.
International Students
Entry Requirement
Must be 18 year or older; completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent; IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Pre-Requisites
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.
Delivery Method
| Tuition Fee | Resource Fee | Application Fee | |
| Face-to-Face | |||
| 2 days per week class contact, 280 hrs work placement and online resources. | $12,500 | $495 | $250 |
AIWT does not collect more than 50% of the total tuition fee unless the student or their sponsor informs AIWT in writing to choose to pay more than 50%. Prepaid fees are protected through the Tuition Protection Service (TPS). For further information about the Tuition Protection Service (TPS), please visit https://tps.gov.au/StaticContent/Get/StudentInformation
Additional Information
Work placements of 280 hours is required.
All work placement courses will now require a mandatory $15 Personal Accident Insurance fee.