Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (International)

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (International) – Course Details 

• National Code: CHC50113
• CRICOS Code: 088945A
• Duration: 102 weeks (including 22 weeks holidays)
• Contact Hours: 20hrs per week
• Course Fees: $20,000
• Administration Fees: $200
• Resource Fees: $300 (includes MCIE training shirt)

Course Description

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will enable you to work as an Early Childhood Educator; someone who designs and implements curriculum used to support the learning of babies, toddlers and pre-school children. In order to complete this qualification, you must satisfactorily complete all 23 core units and 5 elective units.

Entry Requirements

An English Language proficiency level of one of the below:

• IELTS band score of 5.5 or equivalent internationally recognised exam result in line with DHA regulations or;
• satisfactorily completing ELICOS at Upper Intermediate level from a NEAS endorsed English Training Centre or;
• completion of secondary studies equivalent or higher to an Australian Year 12 qualification from an
  English-speaking country or;
• completion of MCIE English Placement Test with an overall score of 6 or above;
• other tests like PTE, TOEFL and OET are also considered equivalent for direct entry into MCIE VET courses.
  

Other entry requirements include:

Academic: Completion of senior high school or equivalent to the Australian Year 12 of education

Regulatory: A current and valid passport, A valid study visa that covers the duration of study for the course

Age at Commencement: MCIE will not accept overseas students who would be under 18 years of age at the time of proposed commencement

Special Considerations: Students who have completed one year of study in Australia (Cert III, AQF Qualification or above) are exempt from submitting Year 12 qual or equivalent + IELTS results

Pre-Requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this qualification.

Delivery and Assessment

Classroom Training
Training is delivered ‘face to face’ by qualified trainers and students are required to attend each scheduled class. The trainer will moderate the learning pace, method and sequence appropriate to the learning needs.
Learning methods will vary and can include case study scenarios, field trips, ‘hands-on’ practical classes, role-play techniques, discussions, presentations and assignments.

Assessment
Assessment tasks and strategies cover a wide range of methods and may include the creation of specific written documents, projects or reports, formal questions (multiple choice, short and long answer), practical demonstrations, small or large group tasks, oral presentations, problem-solving tasks, case studies and discussions.
Broadly classroom assessments have two or three assessment tasks for each unit of competency or module.
As a general rule for major assessments, students are provided with task assessment instructions including the date the task is due for completion.

Work-placement
The work placement requirement of this qualification is 240 hours.
MCIE will organise your work-placement with one of our host employers.

Qualification Recognition

This qualification is based on the standards set by Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) and is recognised throughout Australia.

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

Students may be granted RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) or Credit Transfer if they are able to demonstrate that they have achieved the level of skills and knowledge equivalent to the unit they seek credit for through work experience, through life experiences or similar study at another institution. Students can apply for credit transfer or RPL at the time of enrolment.

Applicants applying for RPL/CT should submit the RPL/CT application along with their original supporting documents to Student Administration. Where RPL is being applied, the student must submit all relevant evidence of work experience and where learning has occurred.

A Credit Transfer application must be accompanied by Nationally Recognised Certificates with detailed Statements of Attainment indicating the units successfully completed including unit codes and titles and dates of completion. Credit Transfer may also include credit transfer based on formal learning that is outside the AQF.