CHC50121 - Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Course Code: CHC50121

Packaging Rules

15 units including 12 core and 3 electives

Course Description

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is the qualification that ACECQA requires for those wanting to take on higher levels of responsibility and leadership in an early childhood service. It is the qualification for those wishing to lead an education and care program for children before they enter formal schooling. Rise Education and Training has contextualised this qualification to provide students theoretical knowledge and practical skills to work with children (from birth to school age) in a range of early childhood settings, which fall under the Education and Care National Regulations and the National Quality Standards. Upon the completion of this course students will have the knowledge and skills to support the implementation of the early years learning framework, while supporting children’s wellbeing, learning and development.

Entry Requirements

Successfully completion of either the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or its predecessor CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.  

Learners are likely to have needs related to:

• Accommodating work and other commitments with study
• Accommodating a variety of learning styles
• Socio-economic factors 
• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN)
• Cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Technology access and usability
• A current Working with Children Check (Blue Card in Queensland). There would be an additional fee approximately $97.50 for Blue card application (excluding volunteers, students, or exemption card applicants). Please refer the below link:
• https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card/applications/payment

Duration

The time frame to deliver this course is 18 months – 24 months (depending on prior skills and knowledge).

Delivery Location/Mode

The CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care provides for employment in the following roles:

• Early Childhood Educator in Early Years Environment
• ECEC Service Director/Supervisor
• Authorised Supervisor
• Early Childhood Educator in a Kindergarten or Preschool Program
• Child Development Educator 
• OOSHC Coordinator
• Family Day Care Educator or Supervisor 
• Playgroup Supervisor
• Nanny or Au Pair and Mobile Assistant

Pathways to Further Study

On completion of this qualification, Universities can sometimes offer credit from the Diploma to enrol in Early Childhood teaching qualifications to continue your education career.

Fees and Funding (If eligible)

Queensland Government funding is available through Higher Level Skills.

Queensland Government Funding Requirements

• Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Be aged 15 years or older (no longer at school)
• Permanently reside in Queensland
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency 
• not hold, or be enrolled in, a certificate IV level or higher qualification (not including qualifications completed at school and foundations skills training). 

If a person is eligible for funding under the Higher-Level Skills program, the Queensland Government will subsidise the costs of their accredited training, although a student contribution fee will be required.