CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
About this course
METS trainers will inspire you to create a safe and inclusive environment in early childhood education and care services. This nationally- recognised course includes 12 core units and 3 electives.
This qualification will give you knowledge for supporting and leading children’s learning and development, health and wellbeing, along with designing, planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs and practices, that meet the requirements of the National Quality Framework (NQF), which includes the National Law and Regulations, National Quality Standard, the assessment and rating process and national learning frameworks. It will also prepare you for working with community members and external agencies.
The Education and Care Services National Regulations state under Section 126: Centre-based services – The qualification requirements for educators at centre-based services for children preschool age or under are – at least 50 per cent of the educators who are required to meet the relevant educator to child ratios for the service must have, or be actively working towards, at least an approved diploma level education and care qualification. Section 128: Family Day Care Co-ordinator qualifications state: A family day care co-ordinator must have an approved diploma level education and care qualification.
While enjoying the combination of online study as well as practical workplace experience, this course will prepare you for your role and responsibilities as a diploma level educator.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
After completing this nationally recognised Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care course, you can pursue a career as a:
- Early Childhood Educator/Educational Leader
- Child Development Worker
- Family Day Care Worker
- Children’s Services Coordinator
- Centre Director/Manager
- Playgroup Supervisor
- Qualified Nanny
Approximately 12 to 24 months
Learners are required to hold either of the following qualifications;
- CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, or:
- CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
There are a wide variety of funding options available. From government funding through to fee-for-service. To find out what you are eligible for, click here.
- 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 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
- CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- CHCINM002 Meet community information needs
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCMGT003 Lead the work team
Education pathways after completing CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care:
- CHC50321 Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention
- CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
Work placement requirements – 280 hours
It is required that you have a qualified person holding a relevant higher level qualification to act
as your practical supervisor during the course.
Units within this qualification require students to complete work placement hours in a regulated early childhood education and care service within Australia. These hours may be completed as part of the student’s paid employment or as an unpaid practicum. Your METS Trainer will visit the workplace to assess students on the job and/or via video conferencing throughout the qualification.
Your Trainer and METS staff are available if you need any assistance with discussing the arrangements with your chosen organisation or employer.
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START DATE
Enrol Anytime
DURATION
24 Months Self Paced
MODES OF LEARNING
Workplace Traineeships, Online Learning, Classroom Courses
FAQs
To be eligible to commence a traineeship, a participant must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident working full or part time (minimum 15 hours). The participant must have the support of their employer, an accredited RTO (like METS) and an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Check to see if you are eligible here:
https://education.nsw.gov.au/skills-nsw/apprentices-and-trainees/low-cost-and-free-training-options/smart-and-skilled
Finding a traineeship is similar to finding any job. You’ll need to network with employers and job recruitment agencies and market yourself within your chosen sector.
If a participant is ineligible for a traineeship due to their employment status (casual, part-time working under 15 hours etc.), they can still complete the course through a Self-Paced course. Depending on their circumstances, learners may qualify for Smart and Skilled funding or choose to enrol through a Fee-for-Service payment arrangement.
For those ineligible for a traineeship due to residency status, completing the qualification may still be possible through a Fee-for-Service option, although Visa restrictions may apply. We recommend consulting your immigration officer and reaching out to us for guidance on your specific eligibility and options. For more information click here: Learn more about Smart and Skilled
Depending on the unit of study, you will complete both theory and practical based assessments to achieve competency in your qualification. Assessments may include short answer, project work, case students and reflection logs.
Yes. Under certain circumstances your traineeship can be extended, however this process can take some time and applying for an extension should be considered as a last resort. You should speak to us and/or your Australian Apprenticeship Centre if you are considering applying for an extension.
To determine if you are eligible to complete an RPL, you would need to complete our Eligibility Checklist form.
Please contact our administration team on 02 9838 3567 or email info@mets.edu.au requesting the form.
For more information, visit: https://mets.edu.au/ways-to-learn/recognition-of-prior-learning/
