This course has now been superseded by CHC50125

This course, CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education has now been superseded by CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education. You can still enrol in the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and receive the full course duration to achieve your qualification. Once the revised course becomes available you may re-enrol. Please note that additional fees may apply for re-enrolment.

CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

$1,699.00

Wanting to start your career working with children with a child care course? This nationally recognised childcare course online is flexible, self-paced and an affordable way to study the Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care! Take a look at ACTAC’s Diploma in childcare.

New prices coming October 1st

Duration

Self Paced (18 Months)

Units

Total Units: 15 (includes 12 core units and 3 elective units)

Work Placement

Requires a minimum Work Placement of 280 hours

Requirements

Nil

Qualification Status

Nationally Recognised Qualification on the Australian Qualifications Framework

CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Australian Qualifications Framework
Nationally Recognised Qualifications
Act For Kids

Every enrolment in this course with the Australian College of Teacher Aides and Childcare helps facilitate children completing the Act for Kids protective behaviors program in schools nationwide. ACTAC and Act for Kids have collaborated to combine decades of industry leading childhood research to produce its Nationally Recognised qualifications. As a social enterprise we are proud to offer industry leading qualifications backed by the best in the industry that gives back to community.

ACTAC is a proud member of the

Queensland Social Enterprise Council

Queensland Social Enterprise Limited (QSEC) exists to support a vibrant, innovative and capable social enterprise sector in Queensland that is sufficiently resourced to achieve high social, cultural and environmental impact.

Queensland Social Enterprise Council

Before you enrol!

Did you know you are required to hold either CHC30121 or CHC30113 to study CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care?

To support individuals looking to enter the childcare education industry ACTAC is offering an industry leading Dual Qualification in Early Childhood Education which includes both CHC30121 and CHC50121 at a massively reduced price!

CHC30121 CHC50121 Dual Qualification in Early Childhood Education

AFFORDABLE UPFRONT PAYMENT

$1699
upfront
ONE TIME PAYMENT: $1699

CONTACT OUR FRIENDLY SUPPORT TEAM ON 1300 511 455 TO FIND OUT MORE!

PAYMENT PLAN

$50
weekly
Take advantage of our Payment Plan and only pay $50 a week! $250 Upfront Deposit + 1st week installment (Total Cost: $300) | Payments: 45 | Total Course Fees: $2,500

Enrol today risk-free!

If you decide that this course isn’t the right fit, you’ll receive a 100% refund if you withdraw within the first 7 days.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. As an educator at this level you are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations. You will use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. You may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other educators.

As an early childhood educator you will work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.

To achieve this early childhood education qualification, you must complete at least 280 hours of field placement in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.

COURSE DETAILS

CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Self-Paced 18 Months (additional 6 month extension available, conditions apply)

  • Total Upfront Cost: $1699
  • Payment Plan: $2,500 (weekly payments of $50)

Click here to find out why our courses are so competitively priced.

Core Units

CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in an education and care service
CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning
CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families
CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
CHCECE049 Embed sustainable practices in service operations

Elective Units

CHCMGT003 Lead the work team
CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice

15 units in total, including 12 core units and 3 elective units (Expected Study Hours is 1908 hours).

Online via DESILMS.
You will also undertake a Work Placement (minimum of 280 hours in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia.)

Depending on your long term career and study goals, upon completion of CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education, you may wish to progress to completing a Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood (Education), and even a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education

To enrol in this course you must be:

  • Must hold CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Minimum age 18
  • Provide a valid USI
  • Be able to provide a suitable work placement in accordance with the work placement checklist
  • and have one of the following:
    • Australian Citizenship
    • Australian Permanent Resident
    • Must hold a visa that allows domestic study (non-CRICOS)

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or a CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

To complete your CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care:

  • A computer with reliable internet access and a web browser
  • A device to record video
  • A calculator
  • Digital presentation media (e.g. PowerPoint, video presentation, infographics, etc.)

Expected Study Hours is 1908 hours.

All students will have the opportunity to have their prior learning assessed.

Our learning material and learning management system is designed with the student in mind, ensuring it is easy to study.

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THIS PROGRAM IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

Act For Kids

Act for Kids is an Australian charity providing free therapy and support services to children and families who have experienced, or are at risk of child abuse and neglect. We have helped thousands of children and families for over 30 years.

Here at the Australian College of Teachers Aide and Childcare, we are proud to partner with organisations that understand the complex needs of children and at-risk youth, such as “Act for Kids”. When studying with us, you will not only learn valuable skills and knowledge for your future career, but you will also help one of the most vulnerable groups in our society. Every learner who enrols in a children protection course with ACTAC will facilitate one child participating in the “Act for Kids” protective behaviours program.

In the digital age we believe there is no reason for any online nationally recognised qualification to cost thousands of dollars!

Nationally Recognised Australia

Course Overview

The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will give you insights and experience into a broad range of specialist skills needed as an early childhood educator.

Learners gain experience in:

  • Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
  • Analyse information to inform children’s learning
  • Embed environmental responsibility in service operations

And much more!

Students undertaking this course can apply it to many potential job outcomes, including:

  • Lead Educator
  • Family day care coordinator
  • Educational Leader in a service
  • Lead Kindergarten Educator
  • Lead Pre-school Educator
  • Nominated Supervisor at service
  • Service Assistant Manager/Director
  • Service Manager/Director
  • Area Coordinator for a group of services

At ACTAC, we pride ourselves on our fast assessment turnaround. This process facilitates individualised study plans and allows you to work at a pace that suits you!
ACTAC will provide the following resources

  • One-on-one trainer support
  • Online learner dashboard
  • Workplace simulations and documentation
  • Training products and learning support materials

ACTAC only provides qualifications recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework, a policy implemented by the Australian Governments Department of Education and Training. You can find out more about ACTAC’s nationally recognised courses and the Australian Qualifications Framework on the AQF website. We take the time to understand each individual learners’ personal circumstances and career aspirations to provide a personalised education experience.

Students who wish to study this nationally recognised qualification with ACTAC must be over 18.

Our trainers are not only qualified adult educators but are also qualified in their field, holding a minimum of Bachelor level qualifications and have worked in the education industry. Our specialist trainers can help you be workplace ready and equipped with the practical skills employers are looking for.

Why not have a friendly chat with a trainer today who can answer any questions you might have? Call to speak with your trainer on 1300 511 455 or for weekend and after hours support, email us at enquiries@actac.com.au

Our trainers will not only help you obtain your qualification, they will also give you insight into the industry making sure that you can hit the ground running after completing ACTAC’s nationally recognised childcare courses.

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CHC50121 DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARECHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
$1,699.00
New prices coming October 1st

Duration

Self Paced (18 Months)

Units

Total Units: 15 (includes 12 core units and 3 elective units)

Work Placement

Requires a minimum Work Placement of 280 hours

Requirements

Nil

Qualification Status

Nationally Recognised Qualification on the Australian Qualifications Framework

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