Satisfied with training
93.3% Satisfied with training
Improved work status
73.4% Improved work status
Average weekly pay
$1,494 Weekly pay
Program details
National Code
CHC50121
Units
12 core + 3 elective
Total duration
52 weeks
Program delivery
Fees for domestic students
Tuition fee
$7,500
Government subsidised fee
Regional VIC delivery – $250
Melbourne Metropolitan delivery – $3,400
$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
- 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
Entry requirements
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
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
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
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.
Pathway to University
Work placement support
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
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