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Program details
National Code
CHC50121
CRICOS code
107918J
Units
12 core + 3 elective
Location
Level 8, 250 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Program delivery
Blended training (in-person and online)
Work placement
280 Hours of mandatory work placement
Total duration
52 weeks (including holidays and placement)
Delivery weeks
40 weeks
Holiday weeks
12 weeks
Fees for overseas students
Tuition fee
$15,000
Non tuition fee
$1,000
Estimated total course cost
$16,000
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 Overseas Student Handbook.
Career opportunities
In this nationally recognised course, you will acquire the skills and knowledge to support your move into ECEC leadership and management. You could become a…
- Authorised Supervisor
- Child Development Worker
- Group, Team or Room Leader
- Childcare Centre Manager
- Children’s Adviser
- Children’s Services Coordinator
- Children’s Services Director
- Educational Leader
- Early Childhood Educator
According to the National Skills Commission:
- There are currently 12,500 Child Care Centre Managers in Australia
- This occupation has considerable future growth of 21.8%
- 71% of Child Care Centre Managers work full-time
- 92% of people in this occupation are women, with an average age of 40.
Pre-requisites
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.
Entry 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 12 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 does not accept overseas students under 18 years of age at the time of proposed 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 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, 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.
Work-placement
The work placement requirement of this qualification is 280 hours. MCIE will organise your work-placement with one of our host employers.
Course units
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
The reviews
Had a great learning eperience
Doing my diploma in child care education under Syeda has been a great experience. Syeda is an incredible teacher who puts a lot of effort into the course delivery. She is very passionate about teaching and detail-oriented. Our classes have always been very engaging. Looking back I have learned so much which wouldn’;t have been possible without Syeda. I would highly recommend to anyone interested in doing a course in child care.
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