Course Information

CHC30121 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Qualification Code: CHC30121 | CRICOS Course Code: 107223G

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CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Qualification Code: CHC50121 | CRICOS Code: 107029J

This qualification package 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
• Programming for children 0-5 years
• Workplace practices

Course Duration

International – 128 weeks (100 weeks of classes + 28 weeks of holidays) including work placement.

Attendance

International – 20 contact hours per week plus 440 hours mandatory work placement.

Entry Requirements

International

• Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent
• IELTS 6.0 overall or equivalent or successful completion of 12 weeks of EAP, Exam Preparation or General English at Upper-Intermediate level from approved providers, or educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country
• Be 18 years of age or over
• Computer literacy and skills
• 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
• 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.

Work placement

All students will experience 440 hours of work placement. This is a compulsory part of the course.

Course Structure - CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

17 units (15 core + 2 electives)

Units of Competency

CHCECE034  Use an approved framework to guide practice
CHCPRT001  Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCECE055  Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care
CHCDIV001  Work with diverse people*
CHCECE054  Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander      peoples' cultures
CHCECE035  Support the holistic learning and development of children
CHCECE036  Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE037  Support children to connect with the natural environment
HLTAID012   Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
CHCECE030  Support inclusion and diversity
CHCECE031  Support children's health, safety, and wellbeing
CHCECE032  Nurture babies and toddlers
CHCECE033  Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE038  Observe children to inform practice
CHCECE056  Work effectively in children’s education and care
HLTWHS001  Participate in workplace health and safety
CHCPRP003  Reflect on and improve own professional practice*

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

Course Structure - CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

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 be granted entry into Australian Catholic University (ACU) into Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years).

Fees and Charges