CHC50121 / CRICOS Course Code: 110493C

This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Educators at this level are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations. They use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other educators.

Entry Requirements

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.

Dalton College has additional admission requirements as follows:

1.International students must be at least 18 years of age at the time of their course commencement at the college.

2. International students applying for a Diploma level course will need to provide evidence of satisfactory completion of Australian Year 11 (or equivalent) or Certificate IV or higher.

3. Either a minimum IELTS test score of 6.0 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course, or IELTS score of 5 or equivalent with an ELICOS (up to 30 weeks, or IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS (up to 10 weeks)to be taken before the main VET course.OR

Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation courses or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Diploma or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework. OR

Successful completion of Dalton College Language and Numeracy Test conducted on Dalton campus (for onshore international students from assessment level 1 & 2 countries ONLY).

 

Course Duration

The duration of this course is 1390 hours delivered over 52 weeks (including holiday breaks and practical placement) comprising of:

52 weeks – (37 classroom-based study weeks + 7 weeks of practical work placement (280hrs) + 8 weeks holiday)

Note: For students whom withdraw prior to completion, a Statement of attainment will only be provided for units of competency completed.

Fee

Tuition fee $AU 14,800

Enrolment fee $AU 200

Material Fee $AU 500

Admin Fee $AU 500

Units of Competence

CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Unit Code and Title	Core / Elective
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness	C
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children	C
CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing	C
CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children	C
CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service	C
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children	C
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children	C
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning	C
CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum	C
CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations	C
CHCECE050  Work in partnership with children’s families	C
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice	C
CHCINM002 Meet Community information needs	E
CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity	E
BSBTWK503 Manage meetings	E