Course information

Qualification Code: CHC50121

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 Standards.

They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff.

Students will learn about:

• Provide care for babies and toddlers
• Health, safety and quality
• Working with children
• Culture and diversity
• Emergency first aid
• Workplace practices

Course Duration

Domestic – 76 weeks (60 weeks of classes + 16 weeks of holidays) includes work placement.

Attendance

Domestic - 2 days per week plus 280 hours mandatory work placement.

Entry Requirements

Domestic

• Hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

OR

• Hold a CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

AND

• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) course pre-assessment test
• Be 18 years of age or over
• Unique Student Identifier (USI)

Before commencement of work placement, students are required to:

• Provide a Working with Children Check
• Provide a Police Clearance Check
• Have a reasonable level of fitness to cope with standing, lifting, bending, twisting and reaching
• Be physically, mentally and emotionally healthy to respond appropriately to personal needs

Students must also have access to:

• A PC or equivalent running or capable of running Microsoft Windows 2010 and Microsoft Office 2010 and above
• Internet connection

Training Options

Since July 20, 2020, BCC Institute has been using a mixed delivery mode, delivering sessions face to face and online via the Zoom platform.

Face to face training

Face to face classes at BCC Institute are kept small with a maximum of 15 students per class, allowing more quality time with their trainer. Each trainer has extensive experience in their industry, providing first hand knowledge and learning techniques for their students.

Virtual classroom

Some training and assessment is delivered in a virtual classroom platform via Zoom. Students will also be required to complete some self-directed learning tasks.

Work placement

All students will experience 280 hours of work placement. This is a compulsory part of the course.

After hours part-time delivery is also available to those who cannot attend during the day.

Course Structure

15 units (12 core + 3 electives)

Units of Competency

CHCECE041  Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE042  Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
CHCECE050  Work in partnership with children’s families
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
BSBTWK502  Manage team effectiveness
CHCPRP003  Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCDIV003   Manage and promote diversity*
BSBHRM413  Support the learning and development of teams and individuals*
CHCPOL002  Develop and implement policy*

*Unit is an elective. All other units are core units of competency.

Employment Opportunities

• Childcare Centre Director/Owner 
• Childcare Centre Manager 
• Childcare Centre Supervisor 
• Family Day Care Supervisor 
• Outside School Hours Care Supervisor 

Further Study Pathways

Upon completion of CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, students may apply for entry into Australian Catholic University (ACU) into Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years).

Fees and Charges