Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care
CODE: CHC50113
Start on March 24, 2021
Eligibility
All candidates who wish to undertake this qualification are required to have completed training in First Aid, Asthma, Anaphylaxis and CPR, evidence of these qualifications will be required to be presented upon enrolment.
Introduction:
This qualification covers workers in children’s services who are responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services, in accordance with licensing, accreditation and duty of care requirements. At this level:
Workers have responsibility for supervision of other staff and volunteers
In most states it is the highest qualification required at director or service manager level for Early Childhood centre-based care.
It is noted that whilst this qualification equips workers to work with children from 0-5 years of age, some workplaces and jurisdictions require workers to have skills and knowledge to work with children in both early and middle childhood (i.e. aged 0-12 years).
Selection Criteria:
Completion of Year 10 or a Certificate III or equivalent work experience plus
You need to be already working in the field, that is, be an existing worker
Reading and Writing
a learner will be able to read, comprehend and write a range of texts within a variety of contexts.
Oral Communication
a learner will be able to use and respond to spoken language including some unfamiliar material within a variety of contexts.
Numeracy and Mathematics
a learner will be able to recognise and use a variety of conventions and symbolism of formal mathematics.
- Career Pathways
To enable students who have successfully completed the course to gain employment in these areas
Authorised Supervisor (Children’s Services)
Children’s Services Coordinator
Centre Manager (Children’s Services)
Director (Children’s Services)
Childhood Educator
Group/Team Coordinator/Leader (Children’s Services)
Children’s Adviser
Program Leader (Children’s Services)
Children’s Service Director / Manager
Child Development Worker