Diploma of Early Childhood and Education Care – Australian Institute of Professional Technique

CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

CRICOS CODE: 114180K

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.

DURATION

78 Weeks (Includes 16 weeks term breaks)

Work placement

280 hours

Delivery arrangement

Face to Face

Next start dates

15th JUL 2024
15th AUG 2024
13th SEP 2024
15th OCT 2024
15th NOV 2024
13th DEC 2024

frequently asked questions

COURSE STRUCTURE

Our course has been designed to meet the requirements for the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. It contains 15 units of competency as follows:

12 core units
3 elective units

Unit Code	Unit Title	Core/Elective
CHCECE041	Maintain a safe and healthy environment for childrene	Core
CHCECE045	Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children	Core
CHCECE047	Analyse information to inform children’s learning	Core
CHCECE046	Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children	Core
CHCECE043	Nurture creativity in children	Core
CHCECE044	Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service	Core
CHCECE048	Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum	Core
CHCECE049	Embed environmental responsibility in service operations	Core
CHCECE050	Work in partnership with children’s families	Core
BSBTWK502	Manage team effectiveness	Core
CHCECE042	Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing	Core
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice	Core
CHCECE053	Respond to grievances and complaints about the service	Elective
CHCPOL002	Develop and implement policy	Elective
BSBPEF502	Develop and use emotional intelligence	Elective

Pathways

Under mutual recognition, the Certificate qualification and Statement of Attainment awarded by AUIPT will be recognized by other RTOs Australia-wide. Upon successful completion of this course, students have a number of pathway options to study:

• An undergraduate degree at universities or higher education providers that are willing to accept your credentials and experience (subject to higher education providers course entry requirements).

POTENTIAL CAREER

Occupational titles suited to our choice of electives may include:

Child Care Worker

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants will be assessed against the following criteria:

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who:

Hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or
CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Evidence to support either of the above is a requirement:

Applicant must be over the age of 18
Year 11 certificate or equivalent; OR
Applicants with no formal qualification and have experience within the industry may also be considered.

English Proficiency:

Score of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent OR
Copy of any international English test results (e.g. IELTS / TOEFL / PTE); OR
Completing the AUIPTLC English Placement Test to achieve an IELTS 5.5 or equivalent English proficiency; OR
Proof that the student has successfully completed an English Language course with an Australian educational institution exiting at an Upper Intermediate level; OR
Any AQF qualification at the Certificate III level or above in any discipline area delivered and assessed in English; OR
Statement from an educational institution or similar evidence that confirms that English was the language of instruction if at least five years‘ studies completed in Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa or Republic of Ireland.

Please note: All students must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test (LLN) during orientation. Students who do not complete an LLN during orientation will be required to complete one before the course commences to ensure the program's suitability and assist AUIPT in identifying any additional support needed during their study.

Duration

Fees

RPL, Credit transfer

Course Completion

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