Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
CHC50113 - Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
This course will provide you with the skills necessary to become an effective room leader within a Early Learning Childcare Centre and will give you the skills and knowledge to assist other educators in implementing sound curriculums, allowing the children in your care to grown and learn.
This certificate will also make you eligible to coordinate an Early Learning Childcare Centre.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you currently hold a CHC30113 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, you are able to apply for mutual recognition and recognition of prior learning. You will therefore only be required to complete the additional units in this course in order to be awarded the CHC50113 - Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Early Childhood Education
• School Age Care
• Playgroup Supervision
• Family Daycare
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Course Details
This course runs for a period of between 12-24 months.
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You will be allocated a highly experienced and qualified Trainer / Assessor who will also provide support over the phone, via email or face-to-face as required, students are usually seen at least once a month in the workplace. -
You will be required to complete a work placement, of a minimum 240-hours, in an allocated professional environment. If you are already employed within an Early Learning service, your normal work hours are counted towards the 240-hours. -
During your enrolment process you will be guided through all training and assessments, in detail, to ascertain what units are most suitable to your needs and what support strategies are necessary to assist you in completing your qualification.
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Fees and Payment
The total cost of this course:
If undertaken though a Traineeship pathway the current fees for this course are based on the West Australian Department of Training and Workforce Development’s current VET Fees and Charges Policy. To view the VET Fees and Charges policy, visit the Department of Training and Workforce Development website at http://www.dtwd.wa.gov.au
*Concession Rate: applies where proof of eligibility is provided on application.
Fee for Service: $5000.00
Please note: The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as Student service and resource fees.
Important Information
Delivery Schedule
This course consists of 28 units and your delivery Schedules will be based on your individual circumstances and enrolment date but to receive an indicative schedule please contact one of our friendly staff.
Traineeships
Enrolment
We take great care in our Enrolment Process as we want to make sure that Childcare is a good fit for you. Therefore, after your initial Enrolment Enquiry, we ask you to come in and meet with one of our Trainers for an Enrolment Interview.
At your enrolment interview you will be asked to:
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At your enrolment interview you will be asked to:
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Complete your Enrolment Application Form
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Sit a short Entry Assessment and Suitability discussion
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Discuss your fee options
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Receive your formal acceptance to Greenhouse and your Student Information Guide
Hover over the below steps to see the full enrolment timeline.
You are also required to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) by the time of your Enrolment Interview. Click on the button below and follow the instructions to obtain your USI.