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Program details
National Code
CHC30121
CRICOS code
107917K
Units
15 core + 2 elective
Location
250 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Program delivery
CRICOS/ Blended Training Delivery
Work placement
160 hours of mandatory work placement
Total duration
52 weeks (including holidays and placement)
Holiday weeks
12 weeks
Fees for overseas students
Tuition fee
$15,000
Non Tuition fee
$1,000
Estimated Total Course Cost
$16,000
Career opportunities
Job titles may include:
- Childcare Worker
- Family Day Carer
- Child Carer
- Childcare Assistant
Workforce demand
According to the Victorian Skills Authority, there were 31,021 Child Carers employed in Victoria in 2022, with 2,734 workers required by 2025. The National Skills Commission indicates:
- There are currently 136,100 Child Carers employed in Australia
- Future growth for this role is at nearly 6%
- 47% of Child Carers work full-time
- 95% of Child Carers are women, with an average age of 33.
Pre-requisites
Entry requirements
English Language requirements
Candidates must meet one of the following English Language proficiency requirements:
- IELTS band score of 6.0 or an equivalent internationally recognised exam result in line with Department of Home Affairs (DHA) regulations
- Satisfactory completion of an ELICOS program at advanced level from Explore English, or other English language centre with English Australia Membership
- Certificate of completion equivalent to, or higher than, an Australian Year 11 qualification from an English-speaking country
- Completion of MCIE’s English Placement Test with an overall score equivalent to IELTS 6.0, or above
- Other English language proficiency tests, such as TOEFL and OET, will also be considered.
Education and skills
Regulatory
MCIE only accepts overseas students who will be 18 years of age by the time of course commencement.
To begin your training at MCIE, you will need a Unique Student Identifier (USI). The USI is a personal reference that creates a secure online record of your VET training. It is managed by the Australian Government and is kept for up to 30 years.
It can be accessed anywhere, anytime. When you arrive in Australia, your visa will be activated and you can then apply for a USI. It is free to create a USI. You need a USI to receive your qualification, or statement of attainment. For further information visit www.usi.gov.au/about.
Students with disabilities
Digital technology
Industry requirements
Candidates may be asked to provide evidence of the following for work placement (requirements vary according to host employer policies):
- National Police Check
- Working with Children Check
- Flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccinations
Each service charges fees not included in your course fees for these requirements.
Prior experience
Credit Transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are available. Credit Transfer is free of charge. RPL application fees are $200 per hour. Please click here for more information on RPL fees, terms and conditions.
Delivery and assessment
Blended classroom training
This program is delivered through a blend of face-to-face classes on MCIE campus and online learning for a total of 20 hours per week.
Assessment
Assessment for this program includes written tasks, long and short answer questions, multiple choice quizzes, group tasks, oral presentations, role plays, scenarios, case studies, work placement journals, logbooks, portfolios and projects. Most assessments are delivered online via the aXcelerate LMS.
Required equipment
We recommend that students have access to a laptop or tablet to submit their assessments. MCIE provides access to Microsoft Office.
Work placement
Students must complete 160 mandatory placement hours for the work-based training component of this program. The MCIE Work Placement Coordinator will organise your placement with one of our host employers.
Course units
Core Units
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
- CHCECE031 Support children’s physical health, safety and wellbeing
- CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
- CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children
- CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
- CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers
- CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
- CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
- CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
- CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
- CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
- CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples cultures
- CHCCECO56 Work effectively in children’s education and care
- CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
Elective Units
- BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
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