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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Turn Your Love for Education in to a fulfilling career.
Become a professional Early childhood educator.
Utilise the skills and knowledge you learn from this course to help the next generation flourish and learn new life skills.
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Course outline
Course Code: CHC50113
What can I do with a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care?
This qualification reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services. In doing so they work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff.
Students who complete a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care will receive credit exemption of up to 13 units and may be able to complete this Diploma program in a shorter duration.
Advanced standing in the Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education:
Graduates from GBCA Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will be granted advanced standing for up to 24 credit points (1 year) of the:
- Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education at University of Canberra
Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publish lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.
Please note:
This course was superseded and is in the teach-out period. Students who do not complete this course by 31/12/2022 will be transferred to the superseding course CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Credit transfer / Recognition of Prior Learning may be available for students transitioning into CHC50121.
Entry requirements
There are no set requirements for this course. It is recommended that domestic students would meet one of below requirements:
· Satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to undertake this course, or
· Mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake this course, or
· Satisfactory complete year 11.
Domestic applicants will undertake the language, literacy and numeracy test and the digital skill test as part of the Pre-Training Review.
Other requirements:
Childcare service centres receiving GBCA students on placement require students to be fully vaccinated.
How long does it take to do a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care?
Domestic students may complete this course during a maximum period of 76 weeks, including term breaks and public holidays. Fastrack learners may complete the course in a shorter duration.
Students who complete a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care will receive credit exemption of up to 13 units and may be able to complete this Diploma program in a shorter duration.
Schedule:
- Day class: 2 sessions per week
- Evening class: 3 sessions per week
What level is a Diploma of childcare?
Level 5
Assessment methods
A variety of assessment methods will be used throughout the course, including short questions, case studies, simulations, projects, third party observation during a work placement, workplace observation, portfolio.
Can I Study Diploma Of Early Childhood Education Online? Yes You Can!
GBCA is currently offering students the option to study Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Online or on-campus during the pandemic.
Is this Course Government Funded?
This course is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding under the Skills First Program. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for training subsidised through the Skills First Program.
For more information about our government-funded courses, please visit The Skills Funding Page
Course Factsheet
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| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| 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 |
| CHCECE016 | Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
| CHCECE017 | Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood |
| CHCECE018 | Nurture creativity in children |
| CHCECE019 | Facilitate compliance in an education and 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 and care for children |
| 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 |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development |
| BSBLED401 | Develop teams and individuals |
| BSBINN502 | Build and sustain an innovative work environment |
| CHCPOL002 | Develop and implement policy |
You May Be Eligible For Victorian Government Funding*
To do subsidised training, you have to meet eligibility criteria, if you are eligible, you pay less for your training. Domestic Students Only.
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