CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Course description

If you are ready to take the next step and become a room leader, this course is for you. You will gain the skills and qualifications to confidently and effectively work in the early education sector, allowing you to positively impact our future generations. The program will enable you to develop skills to design, implement and evaluate early childhood education programs whilst caring for and supporting children’s learning in their most formative years. It is preferred that Applicants work in a regulated Early Childhood Education and Care Centre of Kindergarten for a minimum of 15 hours per week. However, this is not compulsory. 

Technology Requirements 

As this course is delivered through a blended model, including facilitated online sessions each week, students must ensure they have the resources and skills to successfully access, engage with, and complete their studies. To participate fully, students will need: · Regular access to a device with internet capability (a laptop or tablet is recommended). If you don’t have your own device or internet, please contact us to discuss access to resources at The Gordon. · Reliable internet access to join online sessions, access learning materials, and submit assessments. · The ability to communicate with teachers and peers through the online learning platform.

Possible career outcomes

• Early childhood educator 
• Out-of-school hours educator or coordinator 
• Family day-care operator 
• Team, group or program leader 
• Educational leader 
• Early childhood service director or coordinator

Applications & attendance

Work placement/industry experience

Entrance requirements

• Applicants must be 17 years and over at the time of course commencement.
• Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3 to meet the academic requirements for the course.
  • Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold: CHC30121 or CHC30113 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Alternatively, individuals may hold:
  • An Australian diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. 
    Or
  • An Australian diploma or certificate III in Children’s Services AND · Demonstrate at least 12 months of cumulative employment (full-time equivalent) within the last 5 years in a regulated education and care service in Australia, supported by verifiable evidence.
    Or
  • Hold the CHCSS00147 Entry into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
• A current Working with Children Check and may be required to have vaccinations depending on placement requirements.
• It is preferred that Applicants work in a regulated Early Childhood Education and Care Centre of Kindergarten for a minimum of 15 hours per week, however this is not compulsory.
• You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.

Digital Requirements: 

To successfully participate, learners must: 

• Have access to a computer or laptop with a reliable broadband or satellite internet connection. 
• Use a microphone, speakers or headset, and a webcam for interactive learning. 
• Possess sufficient digital literacy skills to: 
• Navigate online resources and the simulated workplace environment. 
• Submit assessment tasks electronically.
• Communicate effectively with teachers via email, the student portal, and the Learning Management System (LMS).

Apprenticeship and traineeship requirements

Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants must be currently employed under a training contract and referred by their employer.

Personal Learning Requirements

There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.

Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.

Units & assessments

Assessment is based on:

• Questioning 
• Observations and practical demonstrations 
• Portfolio (work samples) 
• Product (reports, projects, role plays etc) 
• Workplace evidence

Fees

$18,838

Further study options