CHC50113 - Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Advance your early childhood education career with a high-level course. The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care provides you with the essential skills and qualification required for a career in one of the fastest-growing sectors in Australia.
On-campus, RPL/RCC/Credit, Online
This qualification is delivered over a 104 week period, however as it is competency and cluster based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level. - This qualification is delivered over a 85 week period, however as it is competency and cluster based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level. - This qualification is delivered over a 24 month period, however as it is competency and cluster based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton, Online
$9,548 (2020)
$2,464 (2020)
$952 (2020)
28 units
Pathways: On completion of CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, opportunities to access higher level degree qualifications exist within CQUniversity.CHC50113 is embedded into the first year of the Bachelor of Education course with CQUniversity. Occupations include but are not limited to: Early childhood educator; Family day care educator; Family day care Coordinator; Service Director/Centre Director and Out-Of-School Hours Care Coordinator.
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care qualification reflects the role of an Educator who is responsible for implementing a learning curriculum within an Early Childhood sector. Upon completion you will be qualified to work within the requirements of the Education and Care National Quality Framework.
Online
Study Modes: RPL/RCC/Credit, OnlineDuration:This qualification is delivered over a 104 week period, however as it is competency and cluster based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
Cluster 1 - Children’s Health and Safety
| CHCECE004 | Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
| CHCECE002 | Ensure the health and safety of children |
Cluster 2 - First Aid
| HLTAID004 | Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
Cluster 3 - Workplace Effectiveness
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCECE009 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
Cluster 4 - Play and Development’
| CHCECE006 | Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCECE013 | Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCECE007 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE010 | Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
Cluster 5 - Physical and emotional wellbeing
| CHCECE003 | Provide care for children |
| CHCECE005 | Provide care for babies and toddlers |
Cluster 6 - Community and Culture
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCECE001 | Develop cultural competence |
Cluster 7 - Health and Safety Management
| CHCECE016 | Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
Cluster 8 - Leadership and Service Management
| CHCECE019 | Facilitate compliance in an education and care service |
| CHCECE025 | Embed sustainable practices in service operations |
| CHCMGT003 | Lead the work team |
Cluster 9 - Program design and implementation
| CHCECE022 | Promote children's agency |
| CHCECE023 | Analyse information to inform learning |
| CHCECE024 | Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development |
| CHCECE017 | Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood |
| CHCECE018 | Nurture creativity in children |
Cluster 10 - Children’s Behaviour and Inclusion
| CHCECE020 | Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour |
| CHCECE021 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
| CHCECE026 | Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
On Campus Course Structure - Bundaberg
Study Modes: On-campus, RPL/RCC/CreditDuration:This qualification is delivered over a 85 week period, however as it is competency and cluster based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
Cluster 7 - Health and Safety Management
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
| CHCECE016 | Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
Cluster 6 - Community and Culture
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCECE001 | Develop cultural competence |
Cluster 8 - Leadership and service management
| CHCECE019 | Facilitate compliance in an education and care service |
| CHCECE025 | Embed sustainable practices in service operations |
| CHCMGT003 | Lead the work team |
Cluster 10 Children's behaviour and Inclusion
| CHCECE021 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
| CHCECE026 | Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
| CHCECE020 | Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour |
Cluster 5 - Physical and Emotional Wellbeing
| CHCECE003 | Provide care for children |
| CHCECE005 | Provide care for babies and toddlers |
Bridging Teacher - Online
Study Modes: RPL/RCC/Credit, OnlineDuration:This qualification is delivered over a 24 month period, however as it is competency and cluster based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
Cluster 1 - Wellbeing and Safety
| CHCECE016 | Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCECE002 | Ensure the health and safety of children |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
Cluster 2 - Provide Care and Nutrition
| CHCECE004 | Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
| CHCECE005 | Provide care for babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE003 | Provide care for children |
Cluster 3 - Nurturing Relationships and Responsive Practice
| CHCECE007 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE026 | Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
| CHCECE021 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
| CHCECE020 | Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour |
Cluster 4 - Engage and Promote Children's Learning and Development
| CHCECE024 | Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development |
| CHCECE023 | Analyse information to inform learning |
| CHCECE018 | Nurture creativity in children |
| CHCECE017 | Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood |
| CHCECE022 | Promote children's agency |
Cluster 5 - Legislation and Service Quality
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCECE009 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| BSBLED401 | Develop teams and individuals |
| CHCECE019 | Facilitate compliance in an education and care service |
| CHCECE025 | Embed sustainable practices in service operations |
Cluster 6 - Diversity and Indigenous
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
Other Units - see Entry Requirements
| HLTAID004 | Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
Other Units - credited from teaching qualification
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| CHCECE001 | Develop cultural competence |
| CHCINM002 | Meet community information needs |
Course Structure - Bridging Teacher
| 2019 January | Rockhampton |
| 2019 February | Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
| 2019 March | Rockhampton |
| 2019 April | Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
| 2019 May | Rockhampton |
| 2019 June | Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
| 2019 July | Rockhampton |
| 2019 August | Rockhampton |
| 2019 September | Rockhampton |
| 2019 October | Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
| 2019 November | Rockhampton |
| 2019 December | Rockhampton |
Mixed Mode Course Structure
| 2019 January | Rockhampton |
| 2019 February | Rockhampton |
| 2019 March | Rockhampton |
| 2019 April | Rockhampton |
| 2019 May | Rockhampton |
| 2019 June | Rockhampton |
| 2019 July | Rockhampton |
| 2019 August | Rockhampton |
| 2019 September | Rockhampton |
| 2019 October | Rockhampton |
| 2019 November | Rockhampton |
| 2019 December | Rockhampton |
On Campus Course Structure
| 2019 February | Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
| 2019 April | Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
| 2019 June | Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
| 2019 October | Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
On Campus Course Structure - Bundaberg Only
| 2019 June | Bundaberg |
| 2019 July | Bundaberg |
| 2019 September | Bundaberg |
Online
| 2020 January | Online Available |
| 2020 February | Online Available |
| 2020 March | Online Available |
| 2020 April | Online Available |
| 2020 May | Online Available |
| 2020 June | Online Available |
| 2020 July | Online Available |
| 2020 August | Online Available |
| 2020 September | Online Available |
| 2020 October | Online Available |
| 2020 November | Online Available |
| 2020 December | Online Available |
Online Diploma Entry Requirements: Completion of bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
Ability to complete vocational placement component for the duration of the qualification.
Ability to obtain a Suitability Card (Blue Card).
BRIDGING TEACHER COURSE Entry Requirements- Entry Requirements - Teachers are eligible to enroll in the customised course structure if they: - Hold a Primary Teaching qualification with a focus on children aged 5 to 8 years old (eg qualification with focus on children aged 3 to 8 or 5 to 12) A prerequisite competency will apply to students who have graduated prior to 1990. - Hold current teacher registration. (Qualifications that are specifically for middle and secondary school aged children are not acceptable) - A current First Aid Certificate with the code HLTAID004 is required which may be obtained during study Documents required for Bridging Teacher entry JP certified copies of the following documents are required to verify eligibility to enroll and are to be submitted to VET-childcare-rockhampton@cqu.edu.au before enrolment can continue: - Proof of teacher registration - Primary teaching qualification(s) - Marriage certificate or similar (if necessary) Please note - qualifications which are specifically for middle and secondary school aged children are not acceptable.
Pathways: On completion of CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, opportunities to access higher level degree qualifications exist within CQUniversity.
CHC50113 is embedded into the first year of the Bachelor of Education course with CQUniversity.
Occupations include but are not limited to: Early childhood educator; Family day care educator; Family day care Coordinator; Service Director/Centre Director and Out-Of-School Hours Care Coordinator.
| Fee for service | $9,548 (2020) |
| Subsidised full fee | $2,464 (2020) |
| Subsidised concession fee | $952 (2020) |
| Fee for service per unit | $341 (2020) |
| Fee for service (International) | N/A |
| Fee for service per unit (International) | N/A |
| Subsidised full fee per unit | $88 (2020) |
| Subsidised concession fee per unit | $34 (2020) |
Please refer to the VET student fees price lists, eligibility criteria applies for subsidised funding. If you are unsure please call us on 13 27 86. The 2019 VET Student Loan Cap for this course is $10,342.
VET Student Loans can be used to pay for all or part of an eligible student’s Tuition Fees. VET Student Loans is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students studying diploma level and above qualifications to pay their tuition fees. A VET Student Loan gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is paid. Please refer to VET Student Loan for details and eligibility.
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