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​* VIC (Skills First Program): This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding to eligible applicants.
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CHC50113​ Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Course Outline - CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Duration and Delivery:

This qualification is delivered over a period of 1913 nominal hours comprising of classroom sessions, self-directed learning, practical skills demonstration, practical placement and assessment assistance.

Format:

Classroom based training and 300 hours of supervised practical placement in children services facility. Students have a choice of organising their placement at an approved facility alternately ALACC will provide assistance. The study is fulltime and Students are required to attend the college for 20 hours per week.

Location:

Level 1/169 Plenty Road, Preston, VIC 3072. Practical placement locations as negotiated by ALACC with individual Providers.   

Purpose:

This course provides you with an understanding of working in the early childhood education and care setting as an educator. It is designed to equip you with the knowledge & skills required for service delivery for direct childcare. Students will also develop the skills & knowledge required to work with children from Multicultural backgrounds. You will learn to support children’s wellbeing, learning and development.

Who May Attend

 

This course is beneficial for any person who may be working in or interested in working in an early childhood service or related setting. The course is designed for students who enjoy working with children and would find satisfaction in the development of young people. Anyone who wishes to review/update knowledge and practical experience can join this course or just seeking a new career.

Recognition:

Students may be able to shorten the length of their studies through the recognition of past experience and/or qualifications gained elsewhere. Applications can be made for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer. These will be assessed according to the college’s policy & procedures to determine if/how much advanced standing will be granted. This course holds National Recognition.

Pre-Requisites:

The minimum age for eligible applicants is 18 years. Applicants must have successfully completed the equivalent of Year 11 according to the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Proficiency in English is required to meet Industry standards.

Although LLN test is not an entry requirement, students are asked to undertake the same so appropriate academic support can be ensured throughout the course of study.

Work placements:

Students will be required to undertake work placements to apply knowledge and develop their skills as part of the course requirements. Placements may occur in aged care, disability, or other aged care and community settings in Melbourne or Regional areas as organised by ALACC and according to the course requirements.

 

While ALACC takes responsibility to provides work placements for students. However, to allow for flexibility, if a student finds a work placement close to their place of residence, then ALACC will negotiate and have an Agreement with the Placement Provider before the student attends work placement.

 

Placements dates are on the timetable but can be subject to change depending on the appropriate Placement Provider’s ability to take students at a specific given period. Students need to be flexible with these dates and to ensure they can attend the placements as soon as it is available.  ALACC is committed and ensuring all students have Placements for the respective course.

 

Pre-and post- placement skills are assessed at ALACC for the student to be deemed competent.

Pathway:

Those seeking a pathway to university have the opportunity to gain entry into a number of universities following successful completion of the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113) or to gain employment within the Children Services Sector which may include the following occupational titles:

·         Early Childhood Educator

·         Child Development Worker

·         Early Childhood Team leader

·         Children’s Services Director/Manager

·         Coordinator in early Childhood and Education Setting

·         In Home care Educator

·         Playgroup Supervisor

·         Family Day Care Educator

·         Program Leader in Children’s Services

·         Children’s Adviser

 

Qualification Structure for Local Students

Students need to complete Eighteen (28) units of competency, consisting of:

•                     Twenty-three (23) Core Units

•                     Five (5) Elective Units.

 Core Units

Unit

Unit Name

Nominal Hours

CHCDIV002

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

25

CHCECE001

Develop cultural competence

70

CHCECE002

Ensure the health and safety of children

63

CHCECE003

Provide care for children

70

CHCECE004

Promote and provide healthy food and drinks

35

CHCECE005

Provide care for babies and toddlers

60

CHCECE007

Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

70

CHCECE009

Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

70

CHCECE016

Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children

50

CHCECE017

Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood

240

CHCECE018

Nurture creativity in children

80

 CHCECE019

Facilitate compliance in an education and care services

120

CHCECE020

Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour

50

CHCECE021

Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children

50

CHCECE022

Promote children’s agency

80

CHCECE023

Analyse information to inform learning

70

CHCECE024

Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development

170

CHCECE025

Embed sustainable practices in service operations

60

CHCECE026

Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children

70

CHCPRT001

Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

40

HLTAID004

Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

20

CHCLEG001

Work legally and ethically

55

HLTWHS003

Maintain work health and safety

40

Elective Units

Unit

Unit Name

Nominal Hours

CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

40

CHCINM002

Meet community information needs

70

CHCMGT003

Lead the work team

100

CHCPOL002

Develop and implement policy

90

BSBLED401

Develop teams and individual

40

Course Fees

 

Description

Fees (AUD)

Uniform

Material Fee

Registration Fee

Total (AUD)

Full Fee

$4,950

$35

N/A

$50

$5,035

Government Funding Subsidised Fee(Non-Concession) 

$910 ($0.46 per scheduled hour)

$35

N/A

$50

$995

Government Funding Subsidised Fee(Concession) 

N/A

International Fee

$24,000

N/A

N/A

$500

$24,500

 

 

Government Funding Eligibility Criteria

 

To assess your eligibility for government funding please speak to one of our friendly staff or use below link:

 

Click Here to check your eligibility

 

*Eligible students must: -

1. Present a Green Medicare card                                                                                                                    

2. Be a Permanent resident in Australia

3. Not have a qualification higher or equal to qualification being applied                                                 

For further information please contact our friendly staff.

Email: reception@alacchealth.edu.au

Phone: (03) 9480 4445 / 03 9484 5081

 

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