Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50113

For people who wish to gain knowledge and skill through theory and a study of child development. Curriculum is investigated in substantial depth to allow graduates of the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care to plan and implement programs that suit individual children and support their interests, skills and development. At this level leadership is vital, so strengths in working as a team will be expanded.

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is the second level of training in the early childhood education stream (children aged from birth to 6 years).

It is the natural next step for those who already hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care to take a step into Diploma level responsibilities. With recognition of prior learning and of current competency, trained and experienced workers may well gain substantial credits towards the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Occupational titles may include:

• Authorised supervisor (children's services)
• Centre manager (children's services)
• Childhood educator
• Children's adviser
• Children's service director / manager
• Early childhood educator
• Children's services coordinator
• Director (children's services)
• Group/team coordinator/leader (children's services)
• Program leader (children's services)
• Child development worker

What options do I have at One World?

Whether you are entering the industry with no prior early childhood qualification or already hold a Certificate III, there are a number of ways to gain this qualification.

Class based training at our Children's Services Centre in Geelong (407-411 Thompson Road, North Geelong, 3215). One World for Children also manage the amazing One World Children's Centre. It is within this children's centre that we hold regular classes and make use of the children's centre to suppliment your experience working with children.

Workplace based training and placement based training. If you currently work in, or are about to commence work in a registered children's services centre, we are happy to provide you training that makes the most of your situation. If you are just starting out or wanting to further develop your career and you have no work place available to you, One World for Children are happy to help you find an appropriate service to participate in. This is called your 'placement service'.

Prior to your commencement of training you will meet one of our friendly and experienced Trainer Assessors and they will have a discussion with you to find out what you already know. This discussion may highlight the opportunity for you to gain credits and/or exemptions toward your course completion through recognition of prior learning (RPL).

Whether in a workplace or placement, your individual Trainer Assessor will provide you with learning materials to read and reflect on, they will be contactable to support you as you learn and implement your new skills and knowledge, and they will assess your competence within your work or placement environment.

Once you start training you will be encouraged to email any completed assessments to your Trainer Assessor. Although you may provide them through mail or dropping them into us, email ensures you receive feedback quickly and there is no concern about loss of any of your work.

Your Trainer Assessor looks for milestones that indicate you are ready for a workplace or placement visit, and once these milestones are reached they will come out and assess your skills on the job. This is a fantastic time to share your ideas and thoughts with the Trainer Assessor and for them to give you valuable feedback.

It is expected that you will achieve your Diploma within a 2 year maximum time frame, of course your experience and your commitment to study can see you achieve this goal in less time.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL). RPL is about gaining recognition of the skills and knowledge you already have. This process includes collecting information about your knowledge and skill using a vareity of methods, ultimately resulting in you achieving credit toward units of study. RPL takes place for all learners enrolled with One World for Children prior to the formal training commencement. If you think you could apply for full RPL of your course and for more information about RPL, just click here.

Units of study

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50113 includes 28 units or competencies. To find out more about these units go to the list of units: Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50113

Fees

Funding through the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD).

If you are eligible for Victorian DEECD funding we support accessibility by offering free training.

No catches - $0 fee!

The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is available as a government funded option either under a traineeship or non-traineeship scheme through the Victorian Training Guarantee (VTG). The Victorian Training Guarantee (VTG) is making training more accessible to people who do not have post-school qualifications or who want to gain a higher qualification than they already hold.

To be eligible you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia. If you are also under 20 years old you will be eligible. If you are over 20 years of age you will be eligible if you are enrolling into a course that is higher than any qualification you already hold.

Self funded/Fee for Service Training

If you are not eligible for Victorian Training Guarantee (VTG) funding, your training can be accessed as a self funded program.

Check our self funded Fees.

Fee notes: First aid courses (HLTAID400) are not included in the funded or self-funded fees. Fees include unlimited contact with trainer assessors via phone, email and our facebook support group - 'ECE Facilitated Learning'.

Further information

Enquire or commence enrolment: Training expression of interest or call us on 1800 006 533.

RPL: RPL page or call us on 1800 006 533.

For more information about our training, RPL or your fee options, please call us on 1800 006 533 or check our training information page.

Foundation skills

To find out more about the level of reading, writing and maths you need for this qualification click here.