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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

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CHC50121

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

This Diploma builds on existing early childhood experience so you can learn to develop learning curriculums for children, supervise other educators, and increase your overall knowledge in children’s development and education.

Job prospects

+ Nominated Supervisor

+ Early Childhood Educator

+ Group, Team or Room Leader

+ Early Childhood Centre Manager

+ Early Childhood Centre Coordinator

+ Educational Leader

+ Early Childhood Educator

Duration

+ Duration: 52 weeks

+ Work placement: 280 hours

Local students Yes

International students No

Is this funded?

Yes - Government funding is available to eligible students. Please click here to see if you qualify.

How can I study?

This course is available to study as a blended course on campus, in Melbourne CBD, or as a Traineeship or Structured Distance Delivery. Call us to discuss your options.

Satisfied with training

Percentage of graduates of this course who were satisfied with the training. Via NCVER VET student outcomes 2022.

Improved work status

Percentage of graduates in the Education field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Diploma).

Average weekly pay

Average salary of a Child Care Centre Manager. You usually need a Diploma to work as a Child Care Centre Manager. Via Labour Market Insights.

National code: CHC50121

Units: 12 core + 3 elective

Location: Levels 8 & 9, 250 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

Program delivery: Blended training

Work placement: 280 hours

Total duration: 52 weeks

Delivery weeks: 40 weeks

Holiday weeks: 12 weeks

Government funded: $250*

Self-funded: $6,000

Textbooks: $150 per set of 2^

MCIE T-shirt: $40

*This program is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth government funding to eligible candidates. Eligibility criteria applies.

Enrolment fees include additional resources required for the program and student ID charges. For additional service fees, such as re-assessment fees or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), please refer to the Domestic Student Handbook.

^Students can decide whether they wish to purchase soft copy or hard copy textbooks.

  • Nominated Supervisor

  • Early Childhood Educator

  • Group, Team or Room Leader

  • Early Childhood Centre Manager

  • Early Childhood Centre Coordinator

  • Educational Leader

  • Early Childhood Educator

 

According to the National Skills Commission:

  • There are currently 24,500 Child Care Centre Managers in Australia

  • This occupation has considerable future growth of 21.8%

  • Average weekly earnings are $1,494

  • Currently 24,500 Child Care Centre Managers in Australia

  • 72% of CCMs work full-time

Prerequisites

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold either of the following qualifications:

  • CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

  • CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

 

Education and skills

Students must complete a Pre-Training Review, meet the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for this program level, and demonstrate they are a suitable candidate for this program.

 

Regulatory

You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of at least 18 years of age.

All candidates require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have a USI number you can apply for one online at https://www.usi.gov.au/students, or you can give MCIE administration staff permission to apply on your behalf.

 

Students with disabilities

MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions. Acceptance in this program is subject to candidates’ ability to undertake all program requirements as discussed in the Pre-Training Review, with reasonable adjustments where applicable.

 

Digital technology

Students must have sufficient digital literacy skills to access online content, enter answers to written questions and communicate with trainers via email, the student portal and the learning management system. Students should have access to the internet, data, a laptop or computer with Microsoft Teams to successfully participate in this program.

 

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

 

Prior experience

Credit Transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are available. Credit Transfer is free of charge. RPL application fees are $145 per hour. Please click here for more information on RPL fees, terms and conditions.

Blended training

This program is delivered as blended training, both in-person on campus and remotely in real-time via Microsoft Teams.

 

Assessment

Assessment tasks and strategies cover a wide range of methods and may include writing tasks, questions, projects or reports, practical demonstrations, group tasks, oral presentations, problem-solving tasks, case studies and discussions.

 

Work-placement

The work placement requirement of this qualification is 280 hours. MCIE will organise your work-placement with one of our host employers.

This program provides a direct pathway into Victoria University’s Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (reduced from 3 years to 2 years) or extended Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership (reduced from 4 years to 3 years), developing the skills and practical experience to set themselves apart.

MCIE Work Placement Officers will facilitate work placement for students into early childhood environments.

Core Units

CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing

CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum

CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning

CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children

CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children

CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations

CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children

CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children

CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families

CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service

BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness

Elective Units

CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy

CHCMGT003 Lead the work team

BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments

Nationally Recognised Training

This is Nationally Recognised Training,
leading to Australian Qualifications
Framework (AQF) qualification or a
Statement of Attainment.

The reviews

Being supported, even when I am in University!

Rated 5.0 out of 5
October 19, 2022

Completing my diploma of ECEC with MCIE was a very smooth journey. I was supported in many ways by the helpful and thoughtful trainers as I completed my course. I have now gone on to do my Bachelors at a University and MCIE is still supporting me with placements and guidance. Will definitely recommend this institute to whoever is looking to begin or further their studies.

Mariah Roch

Very qualified and great support

Rated 5.0 out of 5
December 17, 2021

I am a student of MCIE, I am currently doing the Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, my trainer is Sumita and the centre is absolutely great and the trainer is well qualified and helps us in each and every step throughout the process. We are all already doing our work placement and they are providing us with traineeship programme in which you could start working while completing the course. It is a great opportunity and I am so happy I chose MCIE for doing my childhood degree.

Suganthi Krishna Prakash

Amazing faculty, structured courses and responsible staff

Rated 5.0 out of 5
November 23, 2021

I joined diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. The course is well structured and the my trainer is very friendly. I like the way she is teaching. I definitely recommend this institute.

Radhika

The Diploma in ECEC service helped me to see the world from a whole new perspective

Rated 4.0 out of 5
October 12, 2021

Working in an ECEC service provided me an opportunity to make a real difference in the way a child approaches learning for life. You also get to encourage, nurture and support positive outcomes in children’s health, wellbeing and learning.

Mahvish

The Diploma of ECEC is the best way to further knowledge in Childcare.

Rated 5.0 out of 5
October 12, 2021

I studied the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and I am currently gaining hand on experience at the Childcare Centre. I truly enjoy this course and I am hopeful to land a job in the near future

Nithya Panicker
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