Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Lead learning programs and oversee compliance in an early childhood service. Plan and implement curriculum, foster children's wellbeing and creativity, work in partnership with families and lead your team.
- Course code
- CHC50125
- CRICOS code
- 118916J
- Duration
- 104 weeks full time
- Units
- 15
- Placement
- 280 hours
- Intake
- Rolling
- Study mode
- Face to face, full time
- English
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
- Course code
- CHC50125
- Duration
- Contact us
- Units
- 15
- Placement
- 280 hours
- Intake
- Rolling
- Study mode
- Face to face or blended
- Ways to study
- Fee for service or Skills SA
- Entry
- LLND test (fee for service) · interview + LLN (Skills SA)
Work placement: 280 hours
This course includes supervised work placement. We help arrange placement with our industry partners for eligible students: you need to be up to date with classes and assessments, hold the required checks, and be available for the placement roster. Placement is usually full time, Monday to Friday. Terms and conditions apply.
Work placement: 280 hours
This course includes supervised work placement. We help arrange placement with our industry partners for eligible students: you need to be up to date with classes and assessments, hold the required checks, and be available for the placement roster. Placement is usually full time, Monday to Friday. Terms and conditions apply.
Apply as an international student
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Apply as an international student
104 weeks full time · CRICOS 118916J. Apply from outside Australia, or from inside Australia if you already hold a visa.
Fee for service
Duration: Contact us. Payment plans available.
Entry requirements
- One of: CHC30125, CHC30121 or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care; or an Australian Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or Children's Services plus 12 months' full-time equivalent work in a regulated service in the last 5 years; or CHCSS00147 Entry to Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Skill Set
- Aged 18 or over
- Complete the National Child Safety Training before starting any placement hours
- In-house LLND test: the Solis College pre-enrolment language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills test (entry requirement)
Skills SA subsidised
$775
participant fee for eligible students
This training is funded through the Government of South Australia.
Entry requirements
- One of: CHC30125, CHC30121 or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care; or an Australian Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or Children's Services plus 12 months' full-time equivalent work in a regulated service in the last 5 years; or CHCSS00147 Entry to Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Skill Set
- Aged 18 or over
- Complete the National Child Safety Training before starting any placement hours
- Interview with our team
- Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment (Skills SA Upfront Assessment of Need)
Entry requirements
- One of: CHC30125, CHC30121 or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care; or an Australian Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or Children's Services plus 12 months' full-time equivalent work in a regulated service in the last 5 years; or CHCSS00147 Entry to Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Skill Set
- Aged 18 or over
- English: IELTS 6.0 overall or equivalent
- Complete the National Child Safety Training before starting any placement hours
- In-house LLND test: the Solis College pre-enrolment language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills test (entry requirement)
Fee for service
- One of: CHC30125, CHC30121 or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care; or an Australian Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or Children's Services plus 12 months' full-time equivalent work in a regulated service in the last 5 years; or CHCSS00147 Entry to Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Skill Set
- Aged 18 or over
- Complete the National Child Safety Training before starting any placement hours
- In-house LLND test: the Solis College pre-enrolment language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills test (entry requirement)
Skills SA subsidised
- One of: CHC30125, CHC30121 or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care; or an Australian Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or Children's Services plus 12 months' full-time equivalent work in a regulated service in the last 5 years; or CHCSS00147 Entry to Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Skill Set
- Aged 18 or over
- Complete the National Child Safety Training before starting any placement hours
- Interview with our team
- Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment (Skills SA Upfront Assessment of Need)
Where it can lead
- Diploma-qualified early childhood educator
- Room leader
- Educational leader
- Outside school hours care coordinator
- Assistant centre director
Job outcomes depend on individual circumstances and are not guaranteed.
Course structure
15 units in total. Units checked against training.gov.au.
Core units (12)
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
| CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
| CHCECE042 | Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing |
| CHCECE043 | Nurture creativity in children |
| CHCECE044 | Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service |
| CHCECE045 | Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children |
| CHCECE046 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
| CHCECE047 | Analyse information to inform children's learning |
| CHCECE048 | Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum |
| CHCECE049 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations |
| CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with children's families |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
Elective units (3)
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity |
| CHCMGT003 | Lead the work team |
Course FAQs
How long does the course take?
104 weeks full time, including holidays, assessments and placement.
How much study is expected each week?
International students follow a full-time, face-to-face timetable of at least 20 hours a week, including class time and assessments. Placement is usually full time, Monday to Friday.
What English level do I need?
IELTS 6.0 overall or equivalent, no more than 2 years old, plus our in-house LLND test.
Can I get recognition for previous study or experience?
Yes. Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning (RPL) are assessed at enrolment and can shorten your course.
Where can this course lead next?
Start with CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
How long does the course take?
Please contact us for your study plan.
How is the course delivered?
Face to face on campus in Adelaide, or blended: on-campus classes plus supported online study. Plan for about 20 hours of study a week. Placement is usually full time, Monday to Friday.
Can I get a subsidised place?
Eligible South Australians may get a Skills SA subsidised place. Use the quick eligibility check.
Can I get recognition for previous study or experience?
Yes. Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning (RPL) are assessed at enrolment and can shorten your course.
Where can this course lead next?
Start with CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Updated fee list coming soon
We are updating our course fee list. For current fees, please contact our team.
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