CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood
Training with ICCC will ensure student learning focuses on the extensive development of skills and knowledge in pedagogical practices, service management and leadership, and prepares graduates to become future leaders, supervisors and managers of children’s services. CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care builds on existing skills and knowledge to continue the learning journey of an educator.
Key Features
- Comprehensive support network
- Unrivalled e-learning and assessment
- True flexibility with variable self-paced learning
- On-the-job training and assessment
- Collaboration with workplace supervisors
Learning Outcomes
You will develop skills and knowledge in:
- intentional teaching
- scaffolding play
- using the environment as the 3rd teacher
- managing compliance in service operations
- leading and managing others
- reflection and ongoing professional practice
Assessment includes:
- Knowledge assessment (Online Theory Tasks)
- Skills assessment (Workplace Tasks)
- Observation assessment (Observable tasks)
Assessment is ongoing throughout the training period – there are no final exams.
Study Options
There are several options for learners to choose from when studying CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care depending on your circumstances and study preferences. The tabs below display core information for each option.
If you are unsure which of these is most suitable for you, please contact the college via email at enrolments@childcarecollege.com.au or complete a course enquiry form at the bottom of this page.
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General Entry Requirements
Course Requirements
In order to enrol in this course, you must fulfil the following entry requirements:
- Meet the minimum age requirements
- Be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen
- Meet the minimum numeracy and literacy skills appropriate to this AQF level (assessed prior to enrolment)
- Hold a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) or obtain one prior to enrolment. Click here for more details on USI Numbers.
Workplace Requirements
This is a vocational qualification that features work-based training and assessment. To work or volunteer in an regulated Early Childhood Education and Care service, you must:
- Hold a valid Working with Children Check (if 18 years or older)
- Have completed mandatory National Child Safety Training as applicable under The Education and Care Services National Law (Section 162B). This training is separate from the Units of Competency within this qualification. Further information on who needs to complete the Foundation and/or Advanced National Child Safety Training, timeframes for completing the training, and how to access the training can be found at acecqa.gov.au
Technology Requirements
Several assessments in this course are carried out online through our Student Portal. For the best learning experience, we recommend the following:
- A stable internet connection
- The latest version of Google Chrome
- The latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Minimum Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent
- Minimum Microsoft Windows 2000, Mac OS X, or equivalent
- Access to a printer
Pre-requisite Study
- Students must have either…..
- Completed CHC30121 (or its equivalent successor) or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care; OR
- An Australian diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or an Australian diploma or certificate III in Children’s Services, and one of the following:
- Demonstrate at least 12 months of cumulative employment (full-time equivalent) within the last 5 years in a regulated education and care service in Australia, supported by verifiable evidence.
- Hold the CHCSS00147 Entry into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care skill set.
Included Core Texts
Included in the course fee are the award-winning e-textbooks: “Frameworks for Learning and Development” and “The Business of Child Care” by Karen Kearns.
Further Course Information
Click here to view the course flyer with a breakdown of available units
For further information on resources and assessment read our Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Care Training
Course Fees for all available qualifications