Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

CHC50113 – 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.

The purpose of this requirement is to contribute to the creation of safe and supportive environments for children and young people when receiving services and participating in activities which are essential to their development and wellbeing, such as child care, education, sport, and cultural activities..

Entry Requirements – International Students

18 years of age or over
Basic computer skills
Must have 12 years of education or equivalent (10 years + 2 year’s work experience)
Must meet student visa requirements
Must be eligible to obtain a Blue Card

English requirements

Students from an English speaking country can provide a certified transcript of a certification that they have achieved studying in English.
IELTS 5.5 or above for direct entry into the course; or
IELTS 5.0 and a Confirmation of Enrolment or Letter of Offer in an ELICOS with a duration of at least 10 weeks; or

Note: Tests older than two (2) years may not be acceptable.

Blue Bay College may approve you to complete and internal English diagnostic assessment to meet the English requirement, if required.

Total Course fees

Tuition Fees: AUD$19,200 (includes a non-refundable enrolment fee of AUD$200)

Materials: AUD$500

Fees

Please ask our friendly staff about course fees.

Course Delivery

The qualification is delivered over 100 weeks. This includes 80 weeks (23 hours per week) of scheduled classes, assessment projects and work placement; plus 20 weeks (maximum) holidays. Students receive a compulsory orientation within one (1) week of their course commencing.

Students are required to complete 400 hours (minimum 5 hours per week) of practical work placement in an Australian regulated education and care service throughout their course. This is included in your 23 hours per week. At Blue Bay College we will assist our students in obtaining work placement.

In addition you will be required to complete up to a maximum of 6 hours per week independent, unsupervised activities. Refer to your Student Handbook for further details.

Mode of Study

Study and Assessment will be in a classroom environment. Students will have use of College facilities including spacious training rooms that are equipped with whiteboards, data projectors and screens; computer labs, unlimited access to internet and free library resources in close proximity.

Students are advised of the assessment requirements by their trainer (face-to-face), and as outlined in the assessment workbooks. Assessment is structured throughout the course. If students are unable to achieve competency, additional support is provided through mentoring and access to re-assessment as outlined in the College’s policies and procedures.

The student will be required to complete 400 hours of practical placement in an Australian regulated education and care service. At Blue Bay College we will assist our students in obtaining work placement.

Delivery Methods

Face-to-face in classroom
Workbooks
Practical or simulated activities in class
Work Placement

Assessment Methods

Workbook activities
Project (Workplace task)
Written Assessment
Project (Workplace task)
3rd Party Report

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

If you are granted recognition in a unit/s of competency, you do not have to re-study that unit. If you think you may be eligible to apply for RPL because of your previous work, study and life experiences, please contact the College to access your RPL kit.

UNITS OF COMPETENCY
There are 28 units (23 core, 5 elective) required for this qualification.
Unit Code	Title
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety	C
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children	C
CHCECE026	Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children	C
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically	C
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice	C
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting	C
CHCECE016	Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children	C
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children	C
CHCECE003	Provide care for children	C
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks	C
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers	C
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk	C
CHCECE017	Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood	C
CHCECE018	Nurture creativity in children	C
CHCECE025	Embed sustainable practices in service operations	C
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety	C
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence	C
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	C
CHCECE020	Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour	C
CHCECE021	Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children	C
CHCECE022	Promote children’s agency	C
CHCECE023	Analyse information to inform learning	C
CHCECE024	Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development	C
CHCECE019	Facilitate compliance in an education and care services	C
CHCPOL002	Develop and implement policy	E
BSBINN502	Build and sustain an innovative work environment	E
BSBLDR502	Lead and manage effective workplace relationships	E
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve professional practice	E

For details of this course visit www.training.gov.au

Information about our training and assessment policies and procedures including our refund policy is included in the student handbook which can be downloaded from:

www.bluebaycollege.com.au

Enrollments: please e-mail:info@bluebaycollege.edu.au or contact one of our Education Agents.