COURSE CODE: CHC30113 | CRICOS COURSE CODE: 095091F This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They support the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing, learning and development. Depending on the setting, educators may work under direct supervision or autonomously. Working towards this qualification is the minimum requirement to work in Early childhood setting.
Thirty Five (35) weeks including Eight (8) weeks holidays CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Job roles and titles may vary across early childhood settings. Upon successful completion of CHC30113 a person could seek employment opportunities in roles such as; • Early Childhood Educator • be 18 years or older; and International Students are also required to have an English ability at the IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. Due to the mandatory work placement requirement, students wish to study CHC30113 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 The program uses a variety of methods to provide a rich and engaging learning experience for learners. Students attend classes for 15 hours per week and undertake a total of 165 hours of work placement and 20 hours of online study. Playgroup planning and supervising – For 2 hours per week, children from 0-5 years old come to Times Academy for a playgroup registered with Play Groups NSW. It is a time to have practical hands-on teaching and care experiences for our trainees under supervision. This engages students in practical learning and assessment in a controlled environment.
This qualification is made up of 18 stand alone units of competency (15 core and 3 elective units); however, they have been sequenced and structured into 7 clusters to train and assess units of competency together that have common skills and knowledge or because they share a common work function and based on industry consultation. The course is structured to provide a logical, eficient learning sequence. Cluster & Units Cluster 1 CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically Cluster 2 CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence Cluster 3 HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting Cluster 4 HLTWHS001 Participate in work health and safety Cluster 5 CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers Cluster 6 CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice Cluster 7 CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
Course Duration
Pathways from the qualification
Job Roles
• Family day care educator
• Preschool assistant
• Nanny or in home care educatorEntry Requirements
• have completed Year 11 or its equivalent with suitable English language skills.
• A working with children check is required for work placement and for gaining employmentWorking with Children Check
Delivery Modes
Course Structure
CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
( *This unit will be delivered by “24/7 First Aid”)
CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCPRT003 Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people
CHCECE003 Provide care for children
CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people