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COURSE CODE: CHC50121

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

INTAKES

Monthly

DURATION

52 weeks

Domestic / Permanent Resident FEES

$7,800

INDUSTRY PLACEMENT

280 hours

CRICOS CODES

0101716

NUMBER OF UNITS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Yes

What study modes are available?

  • Entirely On-Campus
  • Entirely Online (Face to Face)
  • Entirely Online (Self-study)
  • Mixed Mode (Part On-Campus & Online)
20 CONTACT HOURS PER WEEK*

*Domestic students are only required to attend practical & lecture sessions

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 280 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


Our graduates work with industry leaders

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

AGE
18
GRADE
11
IELTS
5.5

Age

Minimum age of 18 years

Education & Experience Requirements

Year 11 Australian Senior High School Certificate, or equivalent (e.g. completion of Year 12 or High School in the students home country) with full academic results.

English Language

Upper-Intermediate English (equivalent to 5.5 academic or general IELTS)

Required Identification

Photo ID and evidence of citizenship (international students must provide copy of passport)

Computer Skills & Equipment

Students on this course require computer access for learning purposes and to complete course assessments. As such, learners must have beginner/intermediate computing skills including use of Microsoft Office programmes, in addition to hardware requirements of a desktop or portable computer with keyboard, pointing device, speaker, web camera and microphone, and a broadband internet connection.

Additional Requirements

Students must be eligible to hold a Blue Card (must not have a criminal record). 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. Applicants for this course must be able to make themselves available to undertake the industry placement that forms part of the training and assessment activity. Students must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to undertaking placement.

Further Information

Students who are unable to meet the academic or English language criteria may in some cases be eligble to undertake our Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) test. Criteria may change at any time without notice. Additional English language requirements may apply to international applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds wishing to articulate on a visa package into a university programme.

VSL INFORMATION

VSL Course Schedules, Fee Information, Parental Consent Form, Re-Credit Application Form, Re-Credit Policy & Procedure, and Student Information Sheet can be found here: https://charltonbrown.edu.au/documents/#vsl

UNITS

CORE UNITS

Unit Code
Unit Name
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

ELECTIVE UNITS

Unit Code
Unit Name
BSBSTR501
Establish innovative work environments
CHCDIV003
Manage and promote diversity
CHCECE053
Respond to grievances and complaints about the service

UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS

Griffith University
Packaged
60/70 CP
Southern Cross University
Articulation
8 units
Southern Cross University
Articulation
8 units
Southern Cross University
Articulation
4 units
Southern Cross University
Articulation
4 units
Southern Cross University
Articulation
1 units
Southern Cross University
Articulation
1 units
Southern Cross University
Articulation
8 units
Southern Cross University
Articulation
5 units
Southern Cross University
Articulation
8 units
Southern Cross University
Articulation
8 units
Southern Cross University
Articulation
4 units
University of Southern Queensland
Articulation
8 units
Bond University
Articulation
80cp
Bond University
Articulation
80cp

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Course Information

Ann Centre Campus Intake Dates

2023 Academic Calendar & Intake Dates:
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2024 Academic Calendar & Intake Dates:
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Note: information provided for guidance only, may change without notice.


Ann Centre Campus Tuition Fees

Course NameCourse
Duration
Domestic / Permanent ResidentCampus
Availability
Intakes
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care52 weeks$7,800BNEANN GLD SBYMonthly

Additional Fees:

Enrolment Fee: $250
Material Fee: $250


Ann Centre Campus Study & Schedule

KEY:
Lecture (F2F Online)
Lecture (On-Campus)
Practical (Offsite)
Practical (On Campus)
Supervised Training (Online)
Tutorial (F2F Online)
Tutorial (On Campus)
Session Recorded

Group A

MondayMon
TuesdayTue
Room 3
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fei Yu
Room 3
12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Fei Yu
WednesdayWed
ThursdayThu
Room 3
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fei Yu
Room 3
12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Fei Yu
FridayFri
aXcelerate Online
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fei Yu
SaturdaySat
SundaySun

Ann Centre Campus Course TRAINERS

Fei Yu

Bachelor of early childhood, Bachelor of Teaching, Certificate IV in Training & Assessment.
Fei has been in early childhood field for more than 30 years. During the last 30 years, Fei played different roles within the early childhood field and have taught babies, toddlers, preschoolers, special needs children, refuge children, high school students studying certificate three in child care, and mature students studying certificate 3 and diploma in early childhood education and care in college.

Fei was a director for C&K kindergarten at rural area and a foundation director for kindergarten which was under Queensland government open new 240 Queensland wide kindergartens projects.

Ann Centre Campus Campus & Facilities

Your Campus

NIET Group Ann Street Centre is the home of Charlton Brown vocational courses in Brisbane CBD, with a dedicated Fashion Lab, aged care and child care training facilities. With 10 massive classrooms and intimate breakout rooms.

Session Locations

Ann Room 3
  • Projector
  • Multimedia Wall
  • Lecture Seating

NIET Group Ann Street Centre is the home of Charlton Brown vocational courses in Brisbane CBD, with a dedicated Fashion Lab, aged care and child care training facilities. With 10 massive classrooms and intimate breakout rooms.

Axcelerate
  • Online Learning Portal

Our online learning portal, aXcelerate, is where you will find your assessments and study materials – it’s a fun environment to complete your “Supervised Hours” online as part of your self study.

It’s also the place where you connect with your trainer, ask any questions and get help with your studies! 🥳

Gold Coast Southport Campus Intake Dates

2023 Academic Calendar & Intake Dates:
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2024 Academic Calendar & Intake Dates:
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Note: information provided for guidance only, may change without notice.


Gold Coast Southport Campus Tuition Fees

Course NameCourse
Duration
Domestic / Permanent ResidentCampus
Availability
Intakes
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care52 weeks$7,800BNEANN GLD SBYMonthly

Additional Fees:

Enrolment Fee: $250
Material Fee: $250


Gold Coast Southport Campus Study & Schedule

KEY:
Lecture (F2F Online)
Lecture (On-Campus)
Practical (Offsite)
Practical (On Campus)
Supervised Training (Online)
Tutorial (F2F Online)
Tutorial (On Campus)
Session Recorded

Group A

MondayMon
TuesdayTue
WednesdayWed
aXcelerate Online
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
ThursdayThu
Room 11
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nicole Hicks
Room 11
12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Nicole Hicks
FridayFri
Room 11
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nicole Hicks
Room 11
12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Nicole Hicks
SaturdaySat
SundaySun

Gold Coast Southport Campus Course TRAINERS

Nicole Hicks

I have worked in the VET industry with RTO’s for the last 6 years, after working in the Early Years Learning sector for over 16 years in various roles previously.

I enjoy engaging with adult learners from around the world, and seeing their skills, confidence and knowledge develop throughout the course. In my down time – I love reading, being on the water, and travelling.

Gold Coast Southport Campus Campus & Facilities

Your Campus

Nestled along Queensland’s most iconic coastline, our Gold Coast Centre is a study and recreation paradise, just minutes from the surf, gigantic shopping malls & a wealth of attractions.

1 Nerang Street, Southport

Session Locations

Axcelerate
  • Online Learning Portal

Our online learning portal, aXcelerate, is where you will find your assessments and study materials – it’s a fun environment to complete your “Supervised Hours” online as part of your self study.

It’s also the place where you connect with your trainer, ask any questions and get help with your studies! 🥳

Gold Coast Room 11
  • Cot
  • Changing Table
  • Creative Resources
  • Multimedia Smart TV

Combined lecture space and practical lab

Hobart Sandy Bay Campus Intake Dates

2023 Academic Calendar & Intake Dates:
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2024 Academic Calendar & Intake Dates:
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Note: information provided for guidance only, may change without notice.


Hobart Sandy Bay Campus Tuition Fees

Course NameCourse
Duration
Domestic / Permanent ResidentCampus
Availability
Intakes
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care52 weeks$7,800BNEANN GLD SBYMonthly

Additional Fees:

Enrolment Fee: $250
Material Fee: $250


Hobart Sandy Bay Campus Study & Schedule

KEY:
Lecture (F2F Online)
Lecture (On-Campus)
Practical (Offsite)
Practical (On Campus)
Supervised Training (Online)
Tutorial (F2F Online)
Tutorial (On Campus)
Session Recorded

Group A

MondayMon
Room 460
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Adam Ren
TuesdayTue
Room 460
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Adam Ren
WednesdayWed
aXcelerate Online
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Adam Ren
ThursdayThu
Room 460
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Adam Ren
Room 460
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Adam Ren
FridayFri
Room 460
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Adam Ren
Room 460
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Adam Ren
SaturdaySat
SundaySun

Hobart Sandy Bay Campus Course TRAINERS

Adam Ren

I have a strong passion working with children and believe that adults can make a huge
impact on a child’s learning and development. A qualified educator is someone who is . patient, kind, and gentle plus professional knowledge and skills in working with
My interests include traveling in Australia, bush walking, jogging and reading. I have nearly 3 years childcare working experience. In addition, I have been teaching at tertiary institutes for more than 15 years.

Hobart Sandy Bay Campus Campus & Facilities

Your Campus

Our group’s Hobart Sandy Bay campus is nestled in the University of Tasmania’s sprawling campus on the river Derwent, incorporating 10 large lecture and tutorial rooms, breakout room and lab, each with an expansive view across Hobart.

Session Locations

Sandy Bay Room 460
  • Desks
  • Projector

Expansive top floor teaching space with extensive views across Hobart through a thicket of gum trees.

Axcelerate
  • Online Learning Portal

Our online learning portal, aXcelerate, is where you will find your assessments and study materials – it’s a fun environment to complete your “Supervised Hours” online as part of your self study.

It’s also the place where you connect with your trainer, ask any questions and get help with your studies! 🥳

Here's what our Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care students think

See why more than 20,000 students have chosen Charlton Brown

Ping Lai
Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care
Thanks to CB admin staff Shirley, Menu, and My teacher Fei, Beth and Fanny for providing the care and support. I'll start working casually at a childcare centre soon after the placement. I'm extremely happy with my achievement!

Why study with ?

Very Affordable.

Our low fees are designed to make education accessible to all students, and we provide a range of funding options, and customised payment schedules.

Lots of Pathway Options.

We offer more than 200 different package and pathway options to award-winning Australian universities, like Griffith, Bond and UTAS.

Accessible Entry Requirements.

Our college caters to learners of all academic backgrounds and English levels, with a huge range of free study support and tutoring options.

Just the education you need.

Our hyper-focused, student-support-heavy training programmes are designed to get students out into industry, with exactly the skills that industry demand.

How do I apply?

Our application process is free, easy & there’s no obligation.

1

Submit an Application

It’s free, takes around 5 minutes, and helps our team make sure you’re eligible. If you have any questions, for example around how to pay, funding, schedule, placement etc, ask them at the same time.
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2

Accept your letter of offer

Our team will send you a letter of offer for you to accept. Sign and send it back, pay your enrolment fee, then our Admissions Team will send you an onboarding pack, provide Student Learning Portal access and introduce you to your trainer. Welcome onboard!

I’ve had a really fantastic time studying with the college – our training team are really personable and give us a really in-depth and industry-relevant training experience – both in terms of learning to cook, but also running a kitchen.

Rahul Maharjan

My trainer Richard Kim provided great support and care when I was sick due to the pandemic. Richard gave me extra time on assignments. He also explained every topic with great patience. I consider myself extremely lucky to be his student.

Dhruv Dev

Yashi is amazing! She has years of experience in community services. Her class is engaging and interactive. Her assistance and guidance in my studies have improved my confidence in getting a job in the field.

Karent Camacho

During my work placement at Edge Early Learning Centre, I was promoted to lead educator! I thoroughly enjoyed studying at Charlton Brown – easy access to ECEC resources, constructive feedback on the assessments, and tons of help and encouragement from my trainer Fei Yu.

Zhuang Yuci

Great learning experience! A very welcoming environment with a great location in Hobart City! Huge thanks to trainer Jean for his enthusiasm and dedication.

Rajitha Pathum

After completing the work placement, I received a job offer at a renowned childcare centre in Hobart. I would like to thank my trainer Adam for providing a huge amount of support and encouragement during the course.

Lan Huong Luu

Thank you for the great service and guidance in educating students. I finished my certificate in this college because they’re very helpful and professional.

Franchezca Israel

Words cannot express accurately enough how grateful I am for having Fanny as my trainer during most of my Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. The level of her service delivery was above and beyond my expectations, as well as her ethics and the knowledge and skill set she kindly shared with her students, always with a positive attitude, broad smile and gentleness that are her trademark.

Angelica Okawa

Teachers and general staff are always willing to attend our needs, tutoring, questions or even basic documents from reception. The campus is organised and clean. Library, learning materials and even the kitchen are always available for student’s use. I feel comfortable studying here and supported by my teachers. Having chosen to study Childcare at Charlton Brown has being a great decision. Thank you Fanny and Fei for your constant support both in theory assessments!

Dayhan Torres
Patricia Charlton Brown

Charlton Brown’s trainers are excellent, helping me throughout my Certificate III in Early Childhood Education with incredible examples from the industry, blending their experience and background into the lessons; it really makes the training engaging.

Patricia R
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