Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
TEACHING DURATION
80 weeks
CRICOS Duration
102 weeks
CRICOS CODE
083067E
NATIONAL CODE
CHC50113
CAMPUS
Adelaide, Gilles Plains (not offered in July 2014),
Regency and Noarlunga
WORK PLACEMENT
480 hours
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Academic IELTS score of 5.5 overall with minimum of 5.0 in all bands or equivalent. Satisfactory
completion of Year 12 or overseas equivalent.
COURSE DESCRIPTION/SKILLS COVERED
23 core units: Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework; develop cultural competence; ensure
the health and safety of children; provide care for children; promote and provide healthy food and
drinks; provide care for babies and toddlers; develop positive and respectful relationships with children;
use an approved learning framework to guide practice; establish and maintain a safe and healthy
environment for children; foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood;
nurture creativity in children; facilitate compliance in an education and care service; establish and
implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour; implement strategies for the inclusion of all
children; promote children’s agency; analyse information to inform learning; design and implement
the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development; embed sustainable practices in service
operations; work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care services;
identify and respond to children and young people at risk; provide an emergency first aid response in
an education and care setting; work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people;
maintain work health and safety; plus 5 elective units.
Electives may include: Meet information needs of the community; reflect and improve on own
professional practice; coordinate the work environment; work effectively with culturally diverse clients
and co workers.
A satisfactory police check and/or DECS criminal history screening will be required at the expense of
the student prior to commencing a vocational work placement or gaining employment. All students are
required to complete vocational placements and be assessed in the workplace.
FEES
Average tuition fees per semester AUD $6,000
Total tuition fees (102 weeks)
AUD $24,000
Incidental fees
AUD $0
Total fees
AUD $24,000
CAREER PATHWAYS
Authorised Supervisor, Centre Manager, Childhood Educator, Children’s Advisor, Children’s Service
Director/Manager, Early Childhood Educator, Children’s Services Coordinator, Director, Group/ Team
Coordinator/Leader, Program Leader, Child Development Worker.
CREDIT TRANSFER AGREEMENTS
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