The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is an ideal qualification for workers in children’s services who have the responsibility of planning and managing programs around childhood services whilst observing the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations. From January 2014, 50 per cent of educators working with children aged from birth to 13 years must have, or be actively working towards obtaining at least an approved diploma level education and care qualification.
Are you an existing worker? Have you experience working in children’s services within family day care, occasional day care centres, or even pre-school?
Increase your skills-set by studying an additional 6 units from the Diploma of School Age Education and Care CHC50213 to obtain a double Diploma. Ask us how.
CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
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
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
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
CHCORG428A Relfect on and improve own professional practice
CHCSAC005 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in school age care
CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCDIS301C Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCFAM403B Work with a child focused approach
You must complete the following unit prior to finalising your assessments however you need to complete this through another provider, we do not offer this unit. Source a First Aid provider for:
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
Career Outcomes or Occupational titles/roles may include:
- Nominated Supervisor
- Group coordinator
- Group leader
- Early childhood educator
- Child development worker and team coordinator (children’s services)
You can obtain more information about this course, or ask any related questions that you might have by talking ot one of our Student Enrolment Co-ordinators. Just call +61 2 8585 5588 at any time, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (AEST).
Or you can use our Contact Us form and we will respond to you.
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