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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Course Code CHC50121

Traineeship

Duration
  • Part Time
  • 18 months
Delivery
  • On Campus
Intakes
Campus
  • Glen Waverley

This course is not available for International Students

Free TAFE Course

You may be eligible to study this course for FREE.

Overview

Unleash your potential as an early childhood education leader with the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Traineeship. This comprehensive course is designed to produce educators with the skills to develop, implement, and assess early childhood education and care programs with confidence and excellence.

Career Opportunities

  • early childhood educator
  • out of school hours educator or coordinator
  • family day care operator
  • team, group or program leader
  • educational leader
  • early childhood service director or coordinator

Pathway to further studies

  • CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or
  • CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • This qualification(s) is a pre-requisite and doesn't carry any credit into the Diploma.

Studying the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care at Holmesglen

Maximize your skills in Early Childhood Education with our program. Learn to effectively communicate with children and families, stay compliant with legal and regulatory requirements, and lead teams in care environments.<p>As a graduate, you will be equipped to take on leadership roles in early childhood education, including supervising staff and volunteers, and potentially advancing to positions such as Early Childhood Service Director or Coordinator.

Entry Requirements

Applicant must hold a:<br>CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.<p>Students must be employed in a Registered Education and Care Service for a minimum of 13 hours per week and a training contract must be completed by the employer and trainee before training can commence.<br>A current Working With Children’s Check card is required.<p>A training contract must be completed by the employer and trainee before training can commence.<br>Please Visit <a href= "https://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/ "> australianapprenticeships.gov.au </a> to assist in finding an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network provider who will assist with setting up the training contract.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

Recognition of prior learning

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.

Course Structure

Timetable

This program is delivered via weekly online classes which can be completed from home or the workplace. <br>In addition, there are 2 full days on campus each term. These on campus classes provide an opportunity for trainees to collaborate with each other and learn about different early childhood services. They also provide opportunity for hands on experiences.<br>Each trainee will receive a visit each term from on of our industry expert assessors.
Unit code Unit name
CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children's learning
CHCECE048 Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum
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
CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
Unit code Unit name
CHCECE053 Respond to grievances and complaints about the service
BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

How to apply

Traineeship

VTAC

This program cannot be applied through VTAC as it is only for Traineeship students. <h3 class="courseDetailPage-secTitle courseDetailPage-secTitle--sm">Traineeship</h3> To register your interest in the traineeship or if you have further questions please contact the department: <strong>Early Childhood Education and Care</strong> <strong>9564 6267</strong> <a href="mailto:traineeships.ece@holmesglen.edu.au"> traineeships.ece@holmesglen.edu.au</a>

Recruitment

Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.

Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.

Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

On completion, you will attain the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Industry Connections

Fees

Tuition fees GST exempt Cost
Gov. subsidised Traineeship $9,145
Free TAFE eligible student FREE
Mandatory materials Cost
Materials fee $380

Additional Course Cost

Up to $30 for external accreditation of Safe Sleeping Certificate (SIDS) (optional)

All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. <a href="/study-with-us/tafe-study/tafe-fees-and-scholarships/government-subsidised-training">Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession. </a>

 

VET Student Loans are available to eligible student to pay for tuition fees for this course. <a href="https://holmesglen.edu.au/study-with-us/scholarships-and-financial-aid/vet-student-loans">Read more about VET Student Loans</a>.

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