CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Build upon your early childhood education foundation.
Expand your knowledge and skills to become a confident and inspiring leader in early childhood education, empowering young children to reach their full potential. The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will elevate your skills in the early childhood education and care sector, with a focus on leadership and support.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information. *Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
When Semester 1, 2025
Study Mode Combined (Online and On Campus)
This course equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to lead a child care service.
Students will develop skills in planning, implementing, and overseeing culturally appropriate programs for early childhood services, ensuring compliance with licensing, accreditation, and duty of care requirements.
Throughout this course, students will learn how to supervise staff and work with community members and external agencies to achieve successful outcomes. Students will also learn how to analyse and apply a range of specialised theoretical concepts to diverse work situations.
The early childhood education and care sector is experiencing increased demand, driven by population growth and an emphasis on the importance of early childhood development. This course provides students with an exciting opportunity to progress in to a rewarding and fulfilling career shaping the future of young people.
Throughout this course, you will gain skills in:
- Supporting and leading children's learning and development
- Designing, planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs and practices within an approved learning framework
- Supporting the health, wellbeing, learning and development of children
- Working with community members and external agencies
- Providing leadership and support
- Leading and contributing to service delivery that meets the National Quality Standards
- Managing a variety of education and care services
- Ensuring compliance with service policies and national and/or state-based legislation
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Have completed a Certificate III in Early Child and Education (either CHC30113 or CHC30121)
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Enjoy working with children
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Can work and connect with children, parents, and guardians
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Can work as part of a team and also independently, by using initiative and problem-solving
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Can remain calm under pressure and observant in active environments
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Physically fit and to be able to lift children and move equipment
Important information
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