DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE

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OUR CHILD CARE DIPLOMA

The CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will provide you with the skills and training necessary to plan and implement programs in early childhood services and manage the complex daily challenges involved in running early childhood facilities.

Students learn vital skills throughout the course, such as:

• How to nurture creativity in children
• Promoting children’s agency
• Identifying and responding to children and young people at risk
• Establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for children

The coursework teaches Early Childhood Educators how to deliver childhood education services that align with child care industry regulations, and successfully nurture young children’s learning and growth.

In studying this course, you will also learn how to design an approved learning framework in line with the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard.

To fulfil all the requirements of this child care course, students are required to undertake 240 mandatory hours of work placement within an early childhood education centre.

CHILD CARE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Child Care Diploma is well-suited for individuals looking to embrace a career as a:

• Children’s Service Coordinator
• Director or Educational Leader at an Early Childhood Education Centre
• Child Development Worker
• Early Childhood Educator
• Centre Manager & more

HANDS ON LEARNING

Our trainers make the Early Years Learning Framework easier to understand through specially designed activities in our simulation spaces. This gives our students an edge as they put theory into practice on campus which makes it easier for them to handle difficult and challenging scenarios when they embark on their practical experience.

STATE OF THE ART CHILD CARE TRAINING

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

With MCIE’s nationally accredited qualification, you can make a real difference in children’s lives. All training has been developed in consultation with the child care industry to ensure graduates are equipped with necessary and in-demand skills.

Join our successful graduates who are now employed within the Australian early childhood education and child care industry as children’s services coordinators and early childhood educators.

DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE DETAILS

• National Code: CHC50113
• Units: 23 core + 5 elective
• Fees/Materials: From $220*
• Location: Multiple
• Duration: 52 weeks, with a total of 60 sessions and 240 mandatory work placement hours
• Workbased Traineeship: up to 20 months
• Assessment: Written, simulated and workplace based practical observations
• Prior experience: RPL & Credit Transfer is available

 *The time in the simulated environment is included in the direct contact time.

WHAT DOES IT COST

Enrolment fees include text books, resource and Students ID charges. All our courses are delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth government funding. ^ Eligibility criteria applies. Trainees may be eligible for State and/or Federal Funding. * Eligibility criteria applies. For any further course costs, such as re-assessment fees, please refer to the student handbook.

PRE-REQUISITES/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no formal pre-requisites for this course.

ELIGIBILITY

This training is delivered with Victorian & Commonwealth Government funding. *Eligibility criteria applies. To see if you qualify for Government funding, click here!

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

RPL and Credit Transfer are available. Fees apply. Please see our website for more information on fees and terms and conditions.

MCIE Business Development staff and Course Coordinators should follow the MCIE policy for applicants who are under 18 years of age.