Overview
The nationally recognised Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care builds on your leadership skills so you can operate as an educational leader or manager in the childcare industry. Design educational programs that nurture creativity and establish a safe learning environment for all.
LEARN NEW SKILLS
Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:
- Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
- Establish and maintain a healthy environment for children
- Maintain work health and safety
- Nurture creativity in children
- Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children
DEVELOP YOUR TALENT
Develop the attributes to help you get ahead:
- A passion for education and care
- High levels of professionalism
- High energy, commitment and dedication to your career
- Well developed communication and interpersonal skills
- A willingness to build leadership skills
- Patience and adaptability
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
Completing this course provides you with:
- A nationally accredited qualification at Diploma level
- A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities
Career opportunities:
- Early childhood educator
- Lead educator
- Early childhood director
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 28
- 23 core units
- 5 elective units, of which:
- at least 2 must be selected from the elective units listed below
- up to 3 units may be selected from any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses relevant to the work outcome
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
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CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
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CHCECE001 |
Develop cultural competence |
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CHCECE002 |
Ensure the health and safety of children |
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CHCECE003 |
Provide care for children |
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CHCECE004 |
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
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CHCECE005 |
Provide care for babies and toddlers |
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CHCECE007 |
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
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CHCECE009 |
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
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CHCECE016 |
Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
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CHCECE017 |
Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood |
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CHCECE018 |
Nurture creativity in children |
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CHCECE019 |
Facilitate compliance in an education and care services |
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CHCECE020 |
Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour |
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CHCECE021 |
Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
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CHCECE022 |
Promote children’s agency |
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CHCECE023 |
Analyse information to inform learning |
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CHCECE024 |
Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development |
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CHCECE025 |
Embed sustainable practices in service operations |
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CHCECE026 |
Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
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CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
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CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
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HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
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HLTWHS003 |
Maintain work health and safety |
Elective units
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CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
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CHCINM002 |
Meet community information needs |
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CHCMGT003 |
Lead the work team |
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CHCPOL002 |
Develop and implement policy |
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CHCPOL003 |
Research and apply evidence to practice |
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CHCPRP003 |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
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CHCSAC005 |
Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in school age care |
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BSBINN502 |
Build and sustain an innovative work environment |
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BSBLED401 |
Develop teams and individuals |
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BSBMGT605 |
Provide leadership across the organisation |
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BSBSUS501 |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability |
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PSPMNGT605B |
Manage diversity |
Reference
“Training.gov.au.” CHC50113 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, https://training.gov.au/training/details/chc50113.
“Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.” CHC50113 – TAFE NSW, https://www.tafensw.edu.au/course/-/c/c/CHC50113-01/Diploma-of-Early-Childhood-Education-and-Care.
