COURSE CODE: CHC50121 | CRICOS COURSE CODE: 107245A
This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Educators at this level are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations. They use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other educators.
Course Duration
78 weeks
Pathways from the qualification
Higher Education pathways exist depending on the university, courses include:
- Bachelor of Early Childhood
- Master of Teaching (Birth to 12 years old)
Job Roles
Job roles and titles may vary across early childhood settings. Upon successful completion of CHC50121 a person could seek employment opportunities in roles such as:
- Early Childhood Educator
- Family day care educator
- Preschool assistant
- Nanny or in-home care educator
- Room leaders
- Nominated or authorised supervisor for a centre under 29 children
Entry Requirements
• be 18 years or older; and
• have completed Year 12 or its equivalent with suitable English language skills.
• International Students are also required to have an English ability at the IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
• Hold a CHC30121 or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• A Working With Children Check is required for work placement and for gaining employment
Working with Children Check
Due to the mandatory work placement requirement, students wish to study CHC50121 will be required to undergo and satisfy Working with Children Checks. This should be done during orientation so that approval is provided prior to the first industry placement
Delivery Modes
Learners are provided with learning resources, training manuals, assessment requirements and access to other research facilities. The program will include classroom training, online study and mandatory 280 hours of mandatory work placement.
Students are required to attend 14 hours/week of structured face-to-face formal training for 54 weeks to be held in a classroom at Times Academy premises.
Course Structure
This qualification is made up of 15 units (12 core units and 3 electives) Units of competency are clustered and stand alone; however, they have been sequenced in line with industry consultation and clustered together into units with similar skills and knowledge.
Cluster & Units
Cluster 1
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
Cluster 2
CHCECE051 Promote equity in access to the service
Cluster 3
CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families
Cluster 4
CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
Cluster 5
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning
CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
Cluster 6
CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
CHCECE053 Respond to grievances and complaints about the service
Cluster 7
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
Cluster 8
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Cluster 9
BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
Cluster 10
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
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