Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Offered at our Brisbane & Gold Coast Campus
CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Course Code: CHC50113
Packaging Rules
28 units including 23 core & 5 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 has developed this qualification to give 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 standard. 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
- A good ability to read, write and speak English
- A sound ability to apply numeracy
- A current Working with Children Check
Duration
The time frame to deliver this course is 12 months –24 months (depending on prior skills and knowledge).
Career Opportunities
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care provides for employment in the following roles:
- Lead Educator in long day care, child care centres, occasional care
- Family Day Care Educator
- Assistant Educator in a Kindergarten or preschool program, working with a teacher
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.
For Higher Level Skill students, may refer the fact sheet link to the Department of Employment, small Business and Training website to get more information about your right to study this course.
https://training.qld.gov.au/site/providers/Documents/funded/hls-student-factsheet.pdf
Fees & Funding
Government funding is available through Higher Level Skills.
Government Funding Requirements
- Age 15 years or older (no longer at school)
- Permanently reside in Queensland
- Be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident
- Not hold or not enrolled in a Certificate IV or higher qualification(not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training)
- English Language & Academic Requirements
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.
Fees Higher Level Skills – Government Funded
| Qualification Name | Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care |
| Course Code | CHC50113 |
| Number of Units | 28 |
| Workplace Minimum Hours | 240 |
| Student Contribution Fee | $280 |
| Student Concession Fee | $140 |
Fee for Service and Recognition of Prior Learning
The Fee for Service is applied when a student is not eligible for subsidies, government loans or where no subsidies are available.
| Qualification Name | Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care |
| Course Code | CHC50113 |
| Number of Units | 28 |
| Enrollment Fee | $200 |
| Resource/Materials Fee | $80 |
| Cost per Unit | $185 |
| Student Concession Fee | $5,460 |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is an assessment only process for experienced workers who are seeking formal recognition of their existing skills and knowledge. Cost is $90 per unit.| Qualification Name | Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care |
| Course Code | CHC50113 |
| Number of Units | 28 |
| Enrollment Fee | $200 |
| Cost per Unit | $90 |
| Student Concession Fee | $2,630 |
Course Units
Core Units
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence
- CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children
- CHCECE003 Provide care for children
- CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
- CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers
- CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
- CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
- CHCECE016 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
- CHCECE017 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood.
- CHCECE018 Nurture creativity in children
- CHCECE019 Facilitate compliance in an education & care service
- CHCECE020 Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
- CHCECE021 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
- CHCECE022 Promote children’s agency
- CHCECE023 Analyse information to inform learning
- CHCECE024 Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development
- CHCECE025 Embed sustainable practices in service operations
- CHCECE026 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education andcare for Children
- HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
Elective Units
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve professional practice
- BSBINN502 Support children to connect with their world
- BSBWOR301 Organise Personal work Priorities and Development
- BSBLED401 Develop Teams & Individuals
- CHCECE012 Support Children to Connect with their World