Diploma in Childcare

CHC50113 - DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE

National Course Code CHC50113

CRICOS Course Code 083065G

Course Duration: Direct enrolment (27 months) or Enrolment through Certificate III (30 months)

Target students: International students

Delivery arrangement:

Normal: Mixed mode (Classroom + Structured self-study)
COVID-19 pandemic period: Mixed mode (Classroom + Online + Structured self-study)

Start dates: See UPC website for details

Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services. In doing so they work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff.

During the course, you will learn about providing care for children. The course covers a range of units including: developing cultural competencies; ensuring the health and safety of children; using appropriate learning framework to guide practice; analysing information to inform learning in early childhood and care settings.

Entry Requirement

English proficiency: IELTS overall score equals to 5.5 or equivalent.
Academic: Successfully completed year 12 of the 12-year school system. Year 11 students with high results will be considered.

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

Credit transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are available if students have studied childcare courses or worked in the childcare profession. For example, you will get a credit of 11 units (or 9 months) if you have completed the CHC30113 Certificate III of Early Childhood Education & Care. If RPL or/and CT is granted, you may have your study period and visa shortened.

Resources Requirements

You can access all course learning and assessment materials using our Moodle system. The course materials fee is $250.

Course Outcomes

Occupational titles suited to this qualification include:

Centre Director / Supervisor
Children’s Services Coordinator
Childcare Worker
Children’s Services Team Leader
Children’s Services Advisor
Program Leader

Course Structure

To achieve the CHC50113 qualification, you have successfully completed

23 core units (11 units at Cert III level);
5 elective units, and
A mandatory minimum 240 hours of work placement.

11 core units of competency (at Certificate III level)

CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003 Provide care for children
CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

12 core units of competency (at Diploma level)

CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE017 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood
CHCECE018 Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE019 Facilitate compliance in an education and care service
CHCECE020 Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
CHCECE021 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE022 Promote children’s agency
CHCECE023 Analyse information to inform learning
CHCECE024 Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development
CHCECE025 Embed sustainable practices in service operations
CHCECE026 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety

5 elective units of competency

CHCMGT003 Lead the work team
BSBMGT605 Provide leadership across the organisation
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice

Delivery Mode and Total Volume of Learning

We offer a blended delivery mode of classroom learning and work placement (Note 2 – Page 4). There are two enrolment options.

Option 1 – Direct enrolment. The course duration is 9 terms or 27 calendar months. The course has two stages: Three terms for Stage 1 and six terms for Stage 2.

- Stage 1: For the first 7 weeks of each term, you will attend classes 14 hours per week and complete another 6 hours of structured self-study doing required coursework. For the last 2 weeks of each term, you will be placed in a childcare centre working up to 16 hours per week.
- Stage 2: You will attend classes 14 hours per week and complete another 6 hours at workplace (A childcare centre).

This option is not popular because you will not be qualified as a childcare educator until you have completed your Diploma. Therefore, all paid work hours during your course will not be counted into your work experience portfolio.

Option 2 – Enrolment through Certificate III. The course duration is 10 terms or 30 calendar months. The course has two stages: Four terms for Stage 1 and six terms for Stage 2.

- Stage 1 (CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care): For the first 7 weeks of each term, you will attend classes 14 hours per week and complete another 6 hours of structured self-study doing required coursework. For the last 2 weeks of each term, you will be placed in a childcare centre working up to 16 hours per week.
- Stage 2: You will attend classes 14 hours per week and complete another 6 hours at workplace (A childcare centre).

Option 2 is popular because you will be qualified as a childcare educator after you have successfully completed Stage1 (CHC30113). Therefore, all paid work during Stage 2 (18 months) will be counted into your work experience portfolio.

On top of these classroom study, structured self-study and work placement, you study in your own time up to 15 hours per week then complete quizzes, assessments and logbook.

Assessment Method

Assessment of the theoretical component of the training program is both knowledge (Quizzes) and competency-based (Assignments) while the workplace component is monitored and assessed using work logbook, journal records and on-site visits.

Course Completion

Upon successful completion of all 28 units of competency of this course, you will receive the Australian nationally recognised qualification of the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113) which includes two documents, the Testamur and the Record of Results. A student who does not complete all required 28 units will be issued a Statement of Attainment showing all units of competency that he/she has successfully completed.

Pathways

The CHC50113 is a level 5 qualification in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Therefore, it is mandatorily recognised by all AQF colleges. On successfully completion of this qualification, you can gain credits (12 to 18 months) when you enrol to study the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at an Australian university or institution. See UPC website for more details.

Training and Other Facilities

UPC campus is fully equipped with required facilities including modern computers with internet access, data projector, printing and photocopying facility, and a mini kitchen and common area.

Typical Timetables

Stage 1

Weeks 1 to 7 of each term:

Day 1 and Day 2 (14 hours): Face-to-face study with the trainer (Teacher)
Day 3 (6 hours): Structured self-study (Designed and monitored by the trainer).

Weeks 8 and 9 of each term:

Two days per week (Up to 16 hours): Work placement in an appointed childcare centre.

Stage 2

Day 1 and Day 2 (14 hours): Face-to-face study with the trainer (Teacher)
Day 3 (6 hours): Training in a childcare centre.

Work Permit during Study Period

You are permitted to have paid employment during your study in Australia: 40 hours per fortnight (Every two weeks) during study term and no hour limit during term breaks or holidays.