This course is intended for people seeking to work in the early childhood education and care sector. It provides the skills and knowledge required to assist in the design and implementation of the curriculum and care programs, in early childhood education and care services. It will supply all the necessary understanding of how to work with learning frameworks so that upon implementation, they meet the requirements of the education and care services National Regulations and the National Quality Standards. On completion of this course you will be capable of providing quality education and care for the social, emotional, physical and learning needs of infants and young children.
Early Childhood Educator.
Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care.
Blended delivery and block placements: Monday-Thursday 9.30-3.00pm. Flexible delivery: compulsory zoom/face to face sessions every fortnight 4.00-7.00pm students will enrol in the next unit of competency as per flexible delivery schedule, placements will be scheduled on an ongoing basis as required. Trainee delivery: compulsory zoom/face to face sessions every fortnight 4.00-7.00pm students will enrol in the next delivered unit of competency as per the industry delivery schedule, placements will be scheduled on an ongoing basis as required to meet student and employer needs.
Each applicant will be required to undertake a Pre-training Review before enrolling to help confirm if the proposed course is suitable. It will provide valuable information about skills, knowledge, language, literacy and numeracy skills and whether the course will help in achieving learning and employment goals. Applicants must be able to provide a Working with Children Check prior to their placement that commences 7.8.23. Applicants must be at least 18 years old to enrol in the course (individual circumstances for students can be discussed and approved by Education Delivery Manager). Students must have access to internet and computers to complete online learning and submission of assessments. immunisation requirements may apply for compulsory practical placements. Students must be available to attend 2 x 3 week placement blocks Monday- Thursday 7.6 hours per day.
10 Months
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| CHCECE030 | Support inclusion and diversity | 63 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE031 | Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing | 160 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE032 | Nurture babies and toddlers | 108 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE033 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | 100 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE034 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | 80 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE035 | Support the holistic learning and development of children | 100 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE036 | Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning | 75 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE037 | Support children to connect with the natural environment | 50 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE038 | Observe children to inform practice | 40 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures | 55 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE055 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care | 60 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE056 | Work effectively in children’s education and care | 65 | $0.00 |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | 40 | $0.00 |
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting | 22 | $0.00 |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | 20 | $0.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| BSBPEF403 | Lead personal development | 40 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 40 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | |
| Government Subsidised | $4,482 |
| Concession | $1,172 |
| Traineeship | $3,867 |
| Traineeship Concession | $1,049 |
| RPL Government Subsidised | $3,522 |
| RPL Concession | $704 |
| RPL Self-funded | $4,696 |
| Self-Funded | $5,656 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2023 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Flexible/Online, Full Year, Fortnightly compulsory contact session, Wednesday 4.00PM-7.00PM |
| 2023 January | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Employer Based (Trainee), Full Year |
| 2023 February | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Blended Delivery, Full Year, Monday to Thursday, 9.30AM-3.00PM |
| 2023 February | Swan Hill Campus | Full Time, Blended Delivery, Full Year, Monday to Thursday, 9.30AM-3.00PM |
