Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Diploma

This qualification is for those wanting to take on higher levels of responsibility and leadership in an early childhood setting.

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Course Code

CHC50121, 107506G

Intake Months

Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct

About this course

This qualification is for those wanting to take on higher levels of responsibility and leadership in an early childhood setting. You will learn how to design and implement the curriculum in children's learning and development, and acquire the skills you need to foster the holistic development and wellbeing of children.

Study locations

City Campus

Northbridge Campus

Career pathways

May include: Child Care Educator, Family Day Care Scheme Director/Manager, ECEC Team Leader. Industry employees, at a supervisor or higher level looking to upskill and/or achieve an award of a formal qualification, will benefit from this course.

Course structure

Core Units

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

CHCMGT003

Lead the work team

CHCPOL002

Develop and implement policy

CHCPOL003

Research and apply evidence to practice

Australia-International Institute of Workplace Training (AIWT)