Your pathway into the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
CHCSS00147 Entry to Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is a set of skills that contribute towards satisfying the entry requirements for CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care for individuals who hold an Australian diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or an Australian diploma or certificate III in Children’s Services and cannot demonstrate 12 months of cumulative employment to gain entry to CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Alternatively, CHCSS00147 Entry to Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care can also provide progress towards the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
To achieve this qualification, you must complete a total of at least 40 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia.
Who is this course for?
If you’re looking to study the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care but have taken a break from study or the childcare workforce, this short skill set will contribute towards the requirements for your enrolment.
Supporting 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.
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What you will learn
Encourage children’s connection with the natural environment
Discuss with children the interdependence between people, plants, animals and the land.
Better understand children for curriculum planning
Identify children’s interests, ideas, knowledge, skills and strengths.
Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
Identify and reflect on cultures and the experiences.
View all units: CHCSS00147 Entry to Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
This course requires 3 Core Units
Core Units
- CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
- CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
- CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
Course Fees
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Quick Course Details
Course Code: CHCSS00147
Course Title: Entry to Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Course Duration: 3 Months Self-Paced
Nationally Recognised: Yes! View on YourCareer website
Course Delivery: Online. You will also undertake a Work Placement (minimum of 40 hours of work with school age children in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia.
Awarded By: Australian College of Teacher Aides and Childcare (RTO ID 45004)
Qualification Status: Current
Total Upfront Cost $699
Payment Plan not available
Course Structure: 3 units in total, including 3 core units (Expected Study Hours is 241 hours).
Learner Obligations:
To complete this qualification, you will need access to:
- 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.)
Entry requirements: Nil
- Minimum age 18
- Be eligible to study in Australia with the Australian College of Teacher Aides and Childcare
- Hold the required criminal and working with children checks (if applicable)
- Be able to arrange a suitable work placement that meets all requirements outlined in the work placement resource checklist. Click here to preview the 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)
Our learning material and learning management system is designed to work on laptops, tablets, and desktop computers. Your study material can be also downloaded for offline viewing, ensuring it is easy to study anywhere, anytime.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available to suitable ACTAC learners who have at least three to five years of relevant industry experience. All students will have the opportunity to have their prior learning assessed.
For more information about our RPL process please see the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer Policy.
Work Placement
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
Online Study Mode
ACTAC will provide the following resources:
- One-on-one trainer support
- Online Learner Dashboard
- Training products and learning support materials
Dedicated Trainer and After Hours Support
ACTAC provides learners with a dedicated trainer to support them through their learning journey. Trainers have extensive industry experience allowing them to not only support learners in their learning journey and give guidance when entering or advancing in the workforce. Administrative support is available after hours.
Target group
This skill set is targeted for individuals who hold an Australian diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or an Australian Diploma or Certificate III in Children’s Services and cannot demonstrate 12 months of cumulative employment to gain entry to the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Nationally Recognised Qualification
All ACTAC’s qualifications are nationally recognised on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). For more information on the AQF or about CHCSS00147 Entry to Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, go to yourcareer.gov.au or aqf.edu.au.
Fast Assessment Turnaround
ACTAC prides itself on its fast turnaround facilitating individualised study plans, allowing learners to work at their own pace.
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 |
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