CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

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.

Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here:

www.acecqa.gov.au

Course Credit
Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at www.tkl.edu.au
For international students, the granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course. The result of an application for credit and any changes to fees or course duration will be advised to students in writing.
If course credit is granted following the issuance of the Confirmation of Enrolment, students will receive a new Confirmation of Enrolment showing a reduced duration. For any questions about course credit, contact us via info@tkl.edu.au

Delivery Mode:

• This course will be delivered 20 hours a week using both online and face-to-face learning environments.
• Face-to-face learning is a classroom-based setting that includes the simulation of the workplace-based environment while the Online learning component is 1/3 of the course which is delivered via an LMS. Students will be able to use the LMS by logging into it with their username and password.
• Face-to-face 13.5 hrs Face to Face Classroom Activities + 6.5 hrs online Activities (per week) + 300 hrs work placement in total

Education Pathways
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into higher education qualifications in early childhood education and care.

Must Hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care for this course

Prior to Enrolment
Must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at least senior high school year 12 or equivalent.

Academic Requirements:

• Domestic Applicants: Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.
• International Applicants: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12

English Requirements:

• An IELTS score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent.
• English language competence can also be demonstrated through any of the following:
• Completion of a Certificate III or at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course or above in an Australian college.
• ELICOS Upper-Intermediate level or Above from approved ELICOS Provider.
• English Placement Test (EPT).
• Other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL are accepted. Students must provide their results to confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Note: International students who do not meet the English language requirements for this course may undertake an English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS).

For Packaged courses, the student cannot progress to the higher qualification unless the student has (successfully) completed the lower qualification.

The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care requires the successful completion of Twelve (12) Core Units and (3) Three elective units.

Units of Competency

Core                                                    12 Units
BSBTWK502	Manage team effectiveness
CHCECE041	Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE042	Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
CHCECE043	Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE044	Facilitate compliance in a childrens education and care service
CHCECE045	Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
CHCECE046	Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE047	Analyse information to inform childrens learning
CHCECE048	Plan and implement childrens education and care curriculum
CHCECE049	Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
CHCECE050	Work in partnership with childrens families
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Elective                                              3 Units
BSBHRM413	Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
CHCDIV003	Manage and promote diversity
BSBPEF502	Develop and use emotional intelligence

• This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks, including 40 weeks of training and assessment spread over 4 terms of 10 weeks and 12 weeks of holidays. 
• The qualification requires that a work placement of 300 hours is completed in a regulated children's education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
• January, April, July, October (Midterm Intake available)
• For more information please visit www.tkl.edu.au/pages/important-dates

• Tuition Fee: A$12,500
• Enrolment Fee: A$200 (non-refundable)
• Material Fee: A$500

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Promotion and Scholarships
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A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the letter of offer and written agreement.

Additional Information
Course fees do not include computer software or textbooks, which must be purchased at the student's own cost.
Non-payment of course fees may result in the cancellation of enrolment.

• A combination of essays, report writing, projects, portfolios, observations, presentations, and questioning (oral or written).
• Note that for international students satisfactory course progress is required to meet visa requirements. More information can be found in the International Student Handbook.

Upon acceptance of a student's application for enrolment, a letter of offer, as well as a written agreement and tax invoice for the remaining fees, will be forwarded to students. Students must read through all the provided information as it will provide all the necessary information about the course of study. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter will be issued once the signed acceptance of the offer, written agreement and payments are received.
Orientation class will be held one week before the commencement of the course. The orientation class will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.

Enrollment Procedure:

Please contact our office via info@tkl.edu.au to discuss commencement dates, enrolment procedures, payment methods or any course-related matters.

For other costs and charges, please visit the Student Information Section and the International Student Handbook.

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All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help them achieve competency. 
This includes:

• Academic and personal support.
• Referral to external support services.
• One-on-one support from our trainers/assessors to assist with their studies.
• Additional classes, tutorials, and workshops
• One-on-one support from the Administration regarding student concerns including language, literacy, and numeracy issues.

Privacy and Confidentiality
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