DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
ABOUT THIS QUALIFICATION
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.
Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment methods may include:
- Projects / Research
- Written Assignments
- English Language Requirements
- Presentation/Role play
- Unit Skill test
- BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness
- CHCECE041 - Maintain a safe and healthyenvironment 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
- BSBHRM413 - Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
- CHCDIV003 - Manage and promote diversity
- CHCMGT003 - Lead the work team
- Successfully completed CHC30121 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or
- Hold a CHC30113 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Minimum age of 18 years and above
| IELTS (General or Academic) overall | PTE Academic | TOEFL PB | TOEFL IBT | CAE Scale | ELICOS( General English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 50-58 | 547-587 | 78-82 | 169-175 | N/A |
| 5.5 | 46 | 506 | 62 | 162 | + 15 weeks |
| 5.0 | 38 | 478 | 51 | 154 | + 30 weeks |
Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants) . OR
- Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States OR
- Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or Certificate III or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework. OR
- Evidence that they are a citizen of and hold a valid passport from the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, or the Republic of Ireland. OR
- Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs' website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Additionally, the learner is required to:
- Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience.
- Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test
The learner must also provide prior to commencement of Work Placement allocation for the following:
- Provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance / Australian Federal Police Clearance Certificate (AFP) / NCC.
- Provide a Working with Children Check.
Other Conditions
- Students required to invest approximately 8 hours a week of self-directed learning to complete self-study and assessments during the training weeks and does not include term breaks and work placement
| DETAILS | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Course Fees | $25,000 |
| Deferment Fee | $100.00 |
| Application Fees | $300.00 |
| RPL Fees | $150/Unit |
| Certificate Re-issue Fees | $50 |
| Material Fees | $2200 |
| Change of CoE | $100.00 |
| Unit Repeat cost | $350 |
| Re-assessment | $350 |
| Replacement Student ID | $15 |
| Credit Transfer | $0 |
| Student Photocopying | 10c/page |
| Airport pick-up | $100 |
Note: Please refer student handbook and refund policy for further information
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT (AICHM)
Classroom
Level 8 310 King St,
Melbourne VIC 3000
CHC Simulation
268 Settlement Road,
Thomastown, VIC 3075
Quality Assurance : As a registered training organisation (RTO), the Institute operates within the Vocational Education and Training Quality Framework (VETQF) and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) delivering nationally recognised qualifications and Units of Competency.
RTO Code: 46348 | CRICOS Code: 04337J