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Education & Childcare

Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care

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INTAKES

Monthly

NUMBER OF UNITS

28

DURATION

84 weeks

STUDY MODE

Online & On-Campus

INDUSTRY PLACEMENT

240 hours

CAMPUSES

BNE GLD

ACADEMIC PATHWAYS

Available

DOMESTIC FEES

$4,500

COURSE / CRICOS CODES

CHC50113 / 0101716

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Yes

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will provide you with an in-depth understanding of children and how to engage with them in a group care environment.

About the Course

Care for children, and help them learn about our world with a Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care. This course teaches students to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard.

This course is ideal if you want to become early childhood educators responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in Early Childhood Education and Care services. You will learn how to plan learning using appropriate frameworks, support child development, understand legislation and maintain a safe environment for children, families, and staff.

This course has a practical component that requires 240 hours to be completed in a registered and licensed children’s service over the period of the qualification. Placement must occur for the full duration of the study period.

What You’ll Learn:

  • provide care for babies, toddlers, and children
  • promote children’s agency
  • promote positive social behaviours
  • plan learning using appropriate frameworks
  • support child development
  • understand legislation
  • maintain a safe environment for children, families, and staff

Career Outcomes

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CORE UNIT

CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
CHCECE001
Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002
Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003
Provide care for children
CHCECE004
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005
Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE016
Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE017
Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood
CHCECE018
Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE019
Facilitate compliance in an education and care service
CHCECE020
Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
CHCECE021
Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE022
Promote children’s agency
CHCECE023
Analyse information to inform learning
CHCECE024
Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development
CHCECE025
Embed sustainable practices in service operations
CHCECE026
Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children
CHCPRT001
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
HLTWHS003
Maintain work health and safety

ELECTIVE UNIT

BSBLED401
Develop teams and individuals
CHCPRP003
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCMGT003
Lead the work team
CHCPOL002
Develop and implement policy
BSBINN502
Build and sustain an innovative work environment

UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS

Griffith University
Bachelor of Child, Youth, and Family Practice
60cp
Official Packaged

TUITION FEES

Course NameCourse
Duration		Domestic
Base Rate		Campus
Availability		Intakes
Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care84 weeks$4,500BNE GLDMonthly

Additional Fees:

Enrolment Fee: $200

Disclaimer:

Charlton Brown’s tuition fees vary based on a combination of residential status and location at the time of applying. The following fees for this course are indicative and intended only as a guide. Specific tuition fees, terms and conditions will be provided via a formal Letter Of Offer issued to successful applicants.

Should you wish to discuss tuition fees, please Contact Us or alternatively, you may Apply Now and our Admissions Team will respond with a formal Letter of Offer should your application be successful.

Scholarships and discounts may apply for approved agents, campus locations or global region.

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The training package does not have any entry requirement, but Charlton Brown’s specific course entry requirements are:

EDUCATION

  • 16 years old or above;
  • Australian Year 12 high school certificate or overseas equivalent;
  • Pass CB LLN Test;
  • Basic Computer skills;

ENGLISH

(International student only)

  • IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent; or
  • Pass CB entry test;
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