CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is a nationally recognised qualification built from competency standards within the Community Services Training Package. To complete this qualification, students must undertake at least 280 hours of practical placement in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia.

Total: 13 core units + 2 electives
All units are delivered with both theory and workplace-based learning.

Single Core Units

• CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing

• CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

• CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children

• CHCECE050 Work in partnerships with children’s families

• BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness

Clustered Core Units

Planning and Curriculum

• CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning

• CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum

• CHCECE043 Nurture Creativity in children

Compliance in Early Childhood

• CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in an education and care services  (Core)

• CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations (Core)

• CHCECE053 Respond to grievances and complains about the service (Clustered Elective)

Behaviour and Inclusion

• CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children

• CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children

Single Elective Units

• CHCECE052 Plan service and supports for children and families

• BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals

Blended Delivery Online Based

• Full course enrolment

• Combination of self paced e-learning, pre-recorded training, online assessment and face to face workplace practical skills assessment

• Approximate duration 18 months with a minimum of 280 hours of work placement in an approved regulated children’s service

• Funding available, See Fees for funding information*

Self Pace Model

• Unit by Unit enrolment

• Combination of e-learning, pre-recorded training, face to face practical training sessions and workplace practical skills assessment

• Fee for Service, see Fees for pricing information*

• Must have completed CHC30113 or CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

• Must be currently employed in the early childhood sector working a minimum of 3 days in a regular centre.

• Minimum age: 18 years

• Recommended: Completion of Year 10 and basic adult literacy/numeracy

• Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) assessment may be required

• If needed, students will be referred to a pre-vocational foundation course

• Students must provide a clear Working With Children Check - Apply here

You can ask for your relevant existing skills, qualifications and experiences to be assessed and taken into account when your level of competency is being evaluated. There will be an associated Application Fee. 

• Fortnightly check-ins with the Training Centre

• Interactive e-learning to support your development and understanding

• Study nooks available Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9-4pm with Facilitator support

• Options to book Online Study Support sessions via Teams - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9-4pm

• Access to the Wellbeing Support Coach for individualised additional support

Blended Online Based

• Funded Option Upfront Payment

  • $600 reduced fee, book before July 30

• Funded Option Payment Plan

  • $600 reduced fee, book before July 30

  • $150 upfront, followed by 6 x $75 weekly payments

• Fee for Service - $3,200

  • $1,200 upon enrolment

  • Followed by 4 instalments of $500

Unit by Unit Enrolment

• Fee for Service

  • $230 per unit