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.
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Before you enrol!
Did you know that the most commonly used entry requirement to study CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is to hold CHC30121 (or its equivalent successor) or CHC30113?
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 CHC30125 and CHC50125 at a massively reduced price!
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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
CHC50125 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.
Important Notice: Learners undertaking work placement in Early Childhood Education and Care must complete the Australian Government’s National Child Safety Training in accordance with national legislation. This training is free, government-issued, and separate from your qualification. See details and deadlines here: National child safety training – Department of Education, Australian Government
COURSE DETAILS
CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Self-Paced 18 Months (additional 6 month extension available, conditions apply)
- Total Upfront Cost: $1399
- 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 a children’s 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 environmental responsibility 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 CHC50125 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 either a:
- CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or its equivalent successor) OR CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care OR,
- An Australian diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care OR an Australian diploma or certificate III in Children’s Services, AND either of the following:
- Demonstrate at least 12 months of cumulative employment (full-time equivalent) within the last 5 years in a regulated education and care service in Australia, supported by verifiable evidence.
- Hold the CHCSS00147 Entry into Diploma of 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
- Confirm that they have access to a suitable work place to complete the required work placement hours prior to being accepted for enrolment. Click here to preview terms and conditions.
- and have one of the following:
- Australian Citizenship
- Australian Permanent Resident
- Must hold a visa that allows domestic study (non-CRICOS)
Learner must meet Admission Requirements for enrolment into CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
To complete your CHC50125 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.
Current – Supersedes CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
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.
THIS PROGRAM IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
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!
Course Overview
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!
- 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
- One-on-one trainer support
- Online learner dashboard
- Workplace simulations and documentation
- Training products and learning support materials
Students who wish to study this nationally recognised qualification with ACTAC must be over 18.
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 [email protected]
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.
ACTAC makes education affordable
| Course Category | ACTAC Range | Competitor Range |
|---|---|---|
| Childcare | $1,399 – $1,499 | ~$3,175 – $20,800 |
| Teacher Aide | $1,399 – $1,499 | $1,140 – $9,600 |
| School Age Education and Care | $1,499 | $1,499 – $2,700 |
