COURSE CODE: CHC50125

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Course Overview

The CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is designed for students who want to develop advanced skills and knowledge to work in leadership and educator roles within early childhood education and care settings.

This course focuses on child development, educational planning, leadership, health and safety, and supporting children’s learning and well-being.

Training is delivered through face-to-face classes combined with theory, practical activities, and work placement.

Course outcome

After successful completion, students may work as:

Early Childhood Educator
Lead Educator
Childcare Centre Coordinator
Family Day Care Educator
Early Childhood Team Leader

Skills you will learn

Students will learn how to:

Support children’s learning and development
Design and implement educational programs
Promote children’s health, safety, and wellbeing
Lead and support educators and staff
Work with families and communities
Maintain safe and inclusive learning environments

Assessment Methods

Assessment may include:

Written questions
Practical demonstrations
Projects and case studies
Workplace observation during placement

Pathways

After completing this qualification, students may progress to:

Advanced community services qualifications
Leadership and management courses
Higher-level education and care pathways

Course Entry Requirements

Students must:

Be 18 years or older
Provide valid identification
Meet Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirements

Students may also require:

Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Police Check (if required for placement)

Course Duration

Full-time or part-time options available
Duration may vary depending on delivery schedule

Delivery Mode

✔ Face-to-face classroom training

✔ Practical activities and case studies

✔ Theory and written assessments

Course Structure

Students are required to complete core and elective units as part of this qualification.

Unit Code	Unit Title	Core / Elective
BSBTWK502	Manage team effectiveness	Core
CHCECE041	Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children	Core
CHCECE042	Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing	Core
CHCECE043	Nurture creativity in children	Core
CHCECE044	Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service	Core
CHCECE045	Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children	Core
CHCECE046	Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children	Core
CHCECE047	Analyse information to inform children’s learning	Core
CHCECE048	Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum	Core
CHCECE049	Embed environmental responsibility in service operations	Core
CHCECE050	Work in partnership with children’s families	Core
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice	Core
BSBPEF502	Develop and use emotional intelligence	Elective
CHCECE052	Plan service and supports for children and families	Elective
CHCPOL002	Develop and implement policy	Elective