Program details
National Code
CHC50121
Units
12 core + 3 elective
Location
Delivered mainly in the student’s workplace
Program delivery
Work place based / Traineeship
Work placement
280 hours
Total duration
52 weeks
Delivery weeks
46 weeks
Holiday weeks
6 weeks
Fees for domestic students
$250*
$6,000
$110
$40
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.
Career prospects
- 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%
- Average weekly earnings are $1,494
- 71% of Child Care Centre Managers work full-time
- 92% of people in this occupation are women, with an average age of 40.
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.
Entry requirements
Education and skills
Regulatory
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
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
Prior experience
Delivery and Assessment
Traineeship
This program is delivered in the workplace with approximately 6 hours of structured workplace training per month.
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, which will be completed with your employer over the course of the traineeship.
Pathway to University
This program provides a direct pathway into the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at Victoria University. After graduating from this course, you can apply to have your Bachelor’s degree at Victoria University reduced from 3 years to 2 years.
Learn more here – Diploma to Degree pathway
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
- BSBWK502 Manage team effectiveness
Elective Units
- CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
- CHCMGT003 Lead the work team
- BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments
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