This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care, working within regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Educators at this level are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum aligned with an approved learning framework, while also ensuring compliance across various aspects of service operations.
They apply specialised knowledge and theoretical concepts to a wide range of workplace scenarios and may also be responsible for supervising volunteers or other educators.
In this course, you’ll study:
- The principles and practices of early childhood pedagogy
- Child development
- Health and well being
- Working in partnerships with families
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Managing teams and care environments
- How to design and implement educational
- Programs that Support developmental outcomes
Entry Requirements:
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold a
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- CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or its eqivalent successor)
- CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
- An Australian diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
- An Australian diploma or certificate III in Children’s Services.
- Demonstrate at least 12 months of cumulative employment (full-time equivalent) within the last 5 years in a regulated education and care service in Australia, supported by verifiable evidence.
- Hold the CHCSS00147 Entry into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
OR
Alternatively, individuals may hold:
OR
AND
OR
In addition to above, intended learners are also required to demonstrate prior to the commencement of Practical placement, that they:
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- Have Working with Children Check
- obtain a valid AFP National Police Check certificate with no criminal records reported/recorded
These are to be obtained by students at their own cost
Milcom Institute has the following admission requirements:
- Are at least at age of 18 at the time of commencement of the course.
- LLN and Pre-training review are required to be completed to assist in identifying whether this qualification is appropriate for the education and employment aspirations of the target learner and to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study.
Duration:
Up to 6-12 Months
Delivery Method:
Face to face (Classroom based)(SA ONLY)
Blended Learning
Campus Locations:
Victoria – 25/2 Fastline Road, Truganina, VIC 3029
New South Wales – 1/47 Parramatta Road Granville NSW 2142
Queensland – Suite1.9, Ian Barclay Building, Construction training centre 460-492 Beaudesert Road Salisbury, QLD 4107
South Australia – Level 3A/135 Pirie St, Adelaide SA 5000
Work Placement Requirement:
The CH50125 Diploma Early childhood education and care qualification has mandatory work placement hours. Individuals must undertake a minimum of 280 hours of work placement in a regulated childhood facility
Work placement can be completed at your current place of employment if all requirements can be met as per Assessment criteria.
If you are not currently employed in chosen industry, it is recommended that finding a suitable work place to complete work placement as soon as enrolled into qualification.
Qualification:
On successful completion of this course, students will receive a CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and a Record of results. If student cannot complete all the units of competency as specified in this qualification, a Statement of Attainment will be provided to students to indicate the units they have successfully completed
Pathway Information:
Completion of CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, can also serve as a pathway to higher education, such as a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) degree.
Fees:
We protect your fees at all times by:
| Indicative scheduled hours | 1368 |
| Tuition fee (non- refundable) | $6500.00 |
| Co-Contribution fee | $500.00 |
Fees can be paid upfront or a payment plan can be organised.
Payment Plans information will be provided at time of request.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) & Credit Transfer(CT):
Milcom Institute will offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) to all students through the established process. Milcom Institute has documented policies and procedures for these processes and students encouraged to visit Milcom Institute website www.milcom.edu.au for further details.
Employment Opportunities
Potential job titles include:
- Centre Manager (Children’s Services)
- Childhood Education Manager
- Children’s Service Director
- Children’s Services Coordinator
- Program Leader (Children’s Services)
- Educational Support Leader
Unit of Competency
| CORE UNITS |
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| BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness |
| CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment 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 operation |
| CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families |
| CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| ELECTIVE UNITS |
| CHCECE051 Promote equity in access to the service |
| CHCECE052 Plan service and supports for children and families |
| CHCECE053 Respond to grievances and complaints about the service |