The CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is a highly sought after qualification within the childcare industry.
Upon completion, graduates will have the skills and knowledge to become a lead educator in the delivery of early childhood education programs for children in centre based and family day care. This qualification will also develop student’s ability to lead and mentor other staff in their early childhood education careers. The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care includes some management competencies designed to equip graduates with the knowledge to meet the daily challenges of working within the Early Childhood industry.
52 Weeks (including holidays)
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Minimum of 280 hours that we can help you organise (working hours can be logged as placement hours for workplace students)
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Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold:
Alternatively, individuals may hold:
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Some universities offer degree programs in a related field of study where students may be eligible for some credit for completing the CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
2025-2028 Career Boost (General Training) is managed by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET).
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Career Boost Eligibility for General Training Pathways
To access a subsidised training place under Career Boost, a student must meet the following criteria:
| QUALIFICATION CODE AND NAME | NON – CONCESSIONAL STUDENTS | CONCESSIONAL STUDENTS |
|---|---|---|
| CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care | $2.00 PER UNIT, $30.00 TOTAL |
$1.00 PER UNIT, $15.00 TOTAL |
This fee can be paid by an employer, a family member, a friend, or another organisation or a third party unrelated to the RTO but cannot be paid or waived by the RTO (whether directly or indirectly), unless approved in writing by the Department. The fee amount represents the total cost to the student, including any enrolment charges (e.g. ID card fees), tuition, services and materials fees, and all other mandatory costs related to delivering training, assessment, and awarding the Qualification. This also includes costs such as criminal history checks, where required for Vocational placement or employment in certain occupations.
This course has 15 units of competency:
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/Elective |
|---|---|---|
| CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | Core |
| CHCECE042 | Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing | Core |
| CHCECE043 | Nurture creativity in children | Core |
| CHCECE044 | Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service | Core |
| CHCECE045 | Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children | Core |
| CHCECE046 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children | Core |
| CHCECE047 | Analyse information to inform children’s learning | Core |
| CHCECE048 | Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum | Core |
| CHCECE049 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations | Core |
| CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with children’s families | Core |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Core |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | Core |
| CHCMGT005 | Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes | Elective |
| CHCECE052 | Plan service and supports for children and families | Elective |
| CHCECE053 | Respond to grievances and complaints about the service | Elective |
