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CHC50121

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Fee-free training
Gain practical knowledge of managing a child care facility
Take your child care career to the next level
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If you love working with children and want to learn more about providing quality education and care in a range of environments, this course is for you.

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Entry into the course

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold either CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Students must pass a Working with Children/ Vulnerable People Check in the state or territory they are working in before commencing work placement.

If you want to apply, you can check out our campus locations. CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is available in Perth and regional WA.

There may be additional entry requirements for this course. Please speak to your Course and Career Advisor for further information.

Qualification overview

Are you passionate about nurturing and guiding Australia's young minds? Consider pursuing a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. This program equips you with the skills to effectively plan, execute, and oversee programs within early childhood services, ensuring compliance with licensing, accreditation, and duty of care standards. With legislation mandating a Diploma-level qualification for most educators in this sector, now is the ideal moment to embark on the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. This comprehensive course will empower you to excel in planning, implementing, and managing early childhood programs.

Employment opportunities

By completing the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and CareCHC30121 Certificate lll in Early Childhood Education and Care, you could gain employment as a:

Childhood Education Manager
Nominated Supervisor
Centre Manager (Children's Services)
Children's Service Director, Manager
Children's Services Coordinator
Director (Children's Services)
Program Leader (Children's Services)

Qualification pathways

After achieving this qualification, you may choose to pursue one of the following Degrees:

Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching, Birth – Five, Birth – 12 Years)
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Education (Birth–Five)
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
Bachelor of Human Services
Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Bachelor of Teaching (Birth – Five)

Course Structure

CORE UNITS

Unit Code	Unit Description
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 an 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 learning
CHCECE048	Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum
CHCECE049	Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
CHCECE050	Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice

ELECTIVE UNITS

Unit Code	Unit Description
CHCECE053	Respond to grievances and complaints about the service
BSBPEF502	Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBHRM413	Support the learning and development of teams and individuals