CHC50121
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- Flexible payment options
- 100% Online, Self-Paced
- Nationally recognised accreditation
- 18 - 19 months (full-time)
- prerequisite is required
- No exams, ever.
CHC50121
Advance Your Career in Early Childhood Education
Ready to elevate your career? The nationally recognised CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care equips you to take on leadership roles, such as Centre Coordinator or Director. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work across diverse early childhood settings, inspire creativity in children, and lead your team to success while making a meaningful impact on their health, development, and well-being.
Key Skills You Will Develop
- Effective communication
- Strong management abilities
- Advanced education practices
- Team leadership and management
- Collaborative teamwork skills
Qualification Description
Packaging Rules
Total Units Required: 15
- Core Units: 12
- Elective Units: 3
- Establish team performance plan
- Develop and facilitate team cohesion
- Facilitate teamwork
- Liaise with stakeholders
- Identify health and safety policies and procedures of the service.
- Monitor and implement health and safety policies and procedures.
- Monitor risk.
- Contribute to health and safety policies and procedures.
- Manage risk for excursions.
- Extend knowledge of early childhood learning and development.
- Support children’s sense of belonging.
- Plan and provide opportunities for children’s learning and development.
- Foster holistic and collaborative practice.
- Evaluate work practice.
- Understand the role of the arts in development and learning.
- Create experiences that nurture creativity.
- Nurture creativity through teaching and learning.
- Nurture creativity through engagement with children.
- Evaluate experiences.
- Interpret the National Quality Framework (NQF).
- Interpret the National Quality Standard (NQS).
- Facilitate service self-assessment.
- Facilitate the development of a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
- Coordinate the service for a rating and assessment visit.
- Develop guidelines that support positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children.
- Observe and monitor interactions and behaviour in children.
- Identify challenging behaviours.
- Plan support for children.
- Implement and evaluate support plan.
- Promote inclusion and inclusive practices.
- Identify barriers affecting children’s participation.
- Develop individual plan for support and inclusion.
- Implement plan to meet the child’s needs.
- Monitor and evaluate strategies.
- Gather information about children.
- Interpret information on children’s development and learning.
- Use information to inform practice.
- Seek information to inform curriculum design.
- Design curriculum.
- Implement curriculum.
- Evaluate teaching and learning.
Exam-Free Learning
Forget the stress of traditional exams. Assessments include open-book quizzes, portfolios, video submissions, and written tasks.
Study on Your Schedule
Enjoy flexible learning with 24/7 access to your course materials, allowing you to study anytime, anywhere.
Optimised for Online Learning
Our platform combines videos, written content, audio, and interactive assignments for a dynamic experience.
Payment Options
We offer flexible payment options to suit your needs:
- Upfront Payment
- Payment Plans
- Employer Sponsorship
Paying the full course fee upfront at the time of enrolment can save time and provide peace of mind. This option ensures that your course materials and access are ready immediately.
Spread the cost of the course across manageable, scheduled instalments. Payment plans are interest-free and designed to accommodate your financial situation. Terms and conditions apply.
Many employers invest in their staff’s professional development. Speak with your employer to explore sponsorship opportunities, which can include covering full or partial course fees. We’re happy to provide any necessary documentation to support your request.
Job Outcomes
Childcare Centre Director
Annual salary: $70,000–$95,000
Early Childhood Teacher
Annual salary: $65,000–$85,000
Family Day Care Coordinator
Annual salary: $60,000–$80,000
Area Manager
Annual salary: $85,000–$110,000
Outside School Hours Care Coordinator
Annual salary: $60,000–$80,000
Lead Educator
Annual salary: $65,000–$75,000
Eligibility Criteria
This course is ideal for
- Aspiring education support workers
- Teachers' aides
- Those passionate about helping students
- Individuals looking to work in primary or secondary schools
Prerequisites:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Not available to international students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours of work placement do I need to do for the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care?
You need to complete at least 280 hours of work placement in a regulated early childhood education and care service.
Do I need to complete the Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care first?
Yes, you need to complete Certificate III before enrolling in the Diploma.
Will I be able to run my own Family Day Care Centre after this Diploma?
Yes, the Diploma qualifies you to run a Family Day Care Centre, although additional local regulations or requirements may apply.
Will I need a Working with Children Check?
Yes, a Working with Children Check is mandatory before starting your work placement or employment.
Can I study this course online?
Yes, many institutions offer flexible online learning options, combined with practical placements.
Testimonials
“A career-transforming course that built my leadership skills and confidence in early childhood education.”
Emily T
“Comprehensive and practical, this diploma prepared me for a fulfilling role in early childhood education.”
Mark A.
“An excellent course with endless career opportunities, from teaching to management roles.”
Jessica D.
