• Tuition fee A$14,000
• Enrolment fee A$200
• Material Fee A$1,750

• 52 weeks
• Full-Time
• Study (20 hours per week) including holiday

Training and assessment are conducted face-to-face, both in the classroom and in a simulated environment, as well as in the workplace.

Assessment methods include written work, project, logbook /third party report and observations. The college will organise 280 hours of compulsory work placement.

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Successful completion of year 12 or equivalent
• Successful completion of the college's LLN (Language, Literacy and Numeracy) test and digital literacy assessment

AND

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold:

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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.

Must have:

• Access to a computer (with Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word and a web browser).
• Access to the Internet.
• Access to a video and audio recording device.
• Computer skills including an understanding of how to access an online video conferencing software, how to use Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader, and be able to download, scan and upload documents, and how to access online materials.

Note: If you need any help regarding access to a computer and meeting the computer skill requirements, the college can provide support for you.

Applicants with no formal qualifications and who are commencing within or have experience within a relevant industry may also be considered for entry into the Course.

Additional Requirements:

Before commencing work placement, learners are required to provide:

• A Federal Police Check (name check), no more than 6 months.
• A Working with Children Check.
• Evidence of up-to-date vaccination as required

Have a reasonable level of fitness to cope with standing, lifting, bending, twisting and reaching

• Child care centre manager
• Lead educator in day care centre
• Preschool or kindergarten room leader

After completing this qualification, individuals may undertake studies at a higher level of education.

Level 1 377 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria - 3000 Australia

AIDT recognises AQF and VET qualifications, as well as Statements of Attainment issued by other RTOs. Students may apply for course credit, which will be assessed and recorded by AIDT. Approved credits may reduce the course duration.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) acknowledges a student’s previous formal or informal learning, work, and life experience relevant to the course outcomes. Students who believe they already hold certain competencies may apply for RPL by submitting an application with supporting evidence that aligns with each Unit of Competency. For more information, contact AIDT.

Students must achieve competency in all 15 units listed below to successfully complete CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care qualification.

Core Units

• CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service
• CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
• CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
• CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families
• CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
• BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
• CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
• CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
• CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
• CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
• CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning
• CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum

Elective Units

• CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
• CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
• CHCECE031 Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing