The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will equip you with the skills to be responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services. In most states it is the highest level for children’s services centre-based care, and you’ll graduate with the skills required to work as a Childcare Assistant or Centre Manager.
We also assist with organizing practical placements where required and on-the-job training is supported by regular workplace visits by a qualified Early Childhood Assessor.
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Key Areas of Study
This course was designed after a thorough consultation process with the childcare industry. The curriculum allows for the practical skills development essential for success in the childcare workplace. You can be assured that when you leave the course and enter a childcare career, you will have the skills necessary to make an instant impact.
Workplace Management
Planning and Programming
Observation Skill Development
Working with Families
Reflection Skills
Units of Study
Core
- HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
- CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children
- CHCECE003 Provide care for children
- CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
- CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers
- CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
- CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
- CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCECE017 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood
- CHCECE018 Nurture creativity in children
- CHCECE023 Analyse information to inform learning
- CHCECE024 Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development
- CHCECE022 Promote children’s agency
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
- CHCECE019 Facilitate compliance in an education and care service
- CHCECE025 Embed sustainable practices in service operations
- HLTWHS003 Maintain workplace health and safety
- CHCECE020 Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behavior
- CHCECE021 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
- CHCECE026 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children
Elective
- BSBINN502 Build and sustain an innovative work environment
- CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCORG627B Provide mentoring support to colleagues
Entry Requirements
- Successful completion of Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Satisfactory completion of Year 12 level studies or the overseas equivalent
- A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5
- Applicants must be 18 years of age by course commencement
- Current Student Visa
- Must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Intake Dates / Course Duration
Duration:
69 weeks
Hours:
1960
Intake:
January and July 2018
Work Placement
570 hours of placement
Learning Pathways
VFA Learning has current pathway arrangements for domestic students, in place with Deakin University Australia and Federation University Australia. Upon successful registration of CRICOS, VFA will commence the pathway relationship process for this qualification with the Universities.
Delivery
Location
Essendon Fields and Geelong
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Delivery Methods
- Face to Face
- Classroom Based with Large Practical Element
- Workplace Experience
- Oral questioning
- Written questions
- Case studies
Assessment Methods
- Observations
- Practical assessment
- Case studies
- Projects – Assignments
- Oral questioning
- Written questions
- Case studies
Fees / Payment Options
Full payment required 30 days prior to course commencement.
Application Fee: $250 (non-refundable)
Course Fee: $15,150
Working with Children’s Check Cost: $116.14