CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Early Education Institute (RTO#46123) offers the nationally recognised CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care qualification with high quality course materials and premier student support. We deliver training that is customised to meet the needs of our students and employers.

Where can it take your career?

The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care qualification is the latest nationally accredited qualification for individuals who want to work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia.

This course is perfect for learners who want to become a:

  • Family Day Care Educator
  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Childhood Education Manager
  • Playgroup Coordinator
  • Assistant Director of Early Childhood Services
  • Team Leader

How is the course delivered?

Training is delivered via Blended Learning (Face-to-Face and Online Distance) + Vocational Placement.

Course Duration: This course is designed to be completed up to 104 weeks (including 4-week holiday break).

Expected Study Hours: Typical learners are expected to spend up to 2,018 hours depending on existing knowledge, skills, and experience.

Note: Please read the Early Education Institute Student Handbook and other policies and procedures including Refund Policy, Complaints and Appeals Policy, RPL Procedure prior to enrolling.

What will you learn?

This course is designed to develop your expertise in early childhood education. Among others, you will learn to:

  • Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
  • Nurture creativity in children
  • Work in partnership with children’s families

How is the course structured?

All learners will be assessed through:

  • Observation during on-the-job or role play/simulation (OS)
  • Questioning may include self-assessment, verbal answers, written questionnaires, activity modules or interview (Q)
  • Third Party (TP)
  • Structure Activities may include Projects, Case studies, presentations, role play, demonstration, progressive tasks (SA)

What are the entry requirements?

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold:

  • CHC30121 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, or
  • CHC30113 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Early Education Institute screens students according to the following criteria:

  • Are 18 years of age and over
  • Are living or working in Australia
  • Have successfully completed at least Australian high school year 10, or equivalent
  • Have basic computer skills
  • Have sound Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills
  • Have a current and valid Blue Card, Working with Children Check (WWCC) or Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration recognised in the state/territory of your vocational placement provider, or be eligible to obtain this requirement**

*Learners who do not meet the LLN requirements may still enrol into the course provided the enrolment has been endorsed by the trainer and corresponding additional support strategies have been put in place.

** Learners who do not have their Blue Card, WWCC, or WWVP prior to enrolment must apply for and obtain this requirement before commencing their vocational placement as required by this course. For more information about applying for this registration, students may refer to the table under Licensing, Legislative, Regulatory or Certification Considerations section.

What are the resources needed to complete the course?

To support you in your new course with Early Education Institute, we will provide the following:

  • CHC50121 learning and assessment suite which includes:
    • Learner Guides
    • Assessment Workbooks
    • Templates for Projects and other activities;
    • Simulated resources to provide students with simulated assessment pathways (not applicable to all assessment tasks specially those to be done during vocation placement)
  • Relevant documentation and information, including:
    • curriculum documentation
    • resources that support the specific opportunities for creativity
    • National Quality Framework:
      • National Quality Standard
      • the relevant approved learning framework
      • National Law
      • National Regulations
      • Education and Care Services National Regulations
    • Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics
    • the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
    • Service standards, policies and procedures for:
      • children’s health and safety
      • collaborative partnerships with families and communities
      • educational program and practice
      • physical environment
      • relationships with children
  • observation-recording tools
  • children’s records (real or simulated)
  • publicly available information about the service
  • workplace documents relevant to team task objectives
  • learning and development plans, policies and procedures
  • Information technology for:
  • research and documentation
  • documenting support plans
  • research about community services and resources and sharing of information
  • Additional course reading and resources recommended by trainers

Early Education Institute to provide Vocational Placement for learners, including access to:

  • Vocational workplace supervisor(s) to supervise and confirm completion of the required tasks included in the Skills Workbook. The workplace supervisor must:
    • Have adequate knowledge and understanding of early childhood education and care
    • Have the necessary experience and qualification(s) in the area of early childhood education and care (e.g. you have the relevant VET qualification/s, Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or higher)
  • Children and educators in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia:
  • Children between the ages of birth and six years
  • Families or carer/s of the above children
  • Educators and supervisors for collaboration (must be an approved early childhood educator)

To complete your course, you will need ongoing access to the following:

  • Computer/laptop with relevant software such as, but not limited to, the following:
  • internet access preferably through Google Chrome
  • MS Word and PowerPoint
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader

What are the CHC50121 course units?

What are the course fees?

The CHC50121 course is available for only $9,000

Initial Deposit of $1,500.00 upon enrolment
Remaining balance to be paid in 11 monthly instalments of $681.82

Please see Fees and Refunds Policy for more information.

What are the Qualification Pathways?

Learners may also consider additional training to complement their skills in [course general topic], with courses such as:

  • CHC50221- Diploma of School Age Education and Care*
  • CHC50413- Diploma of Youth Work*
  • CHC62015- Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management*
  • TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment*

*These courses are not offered by Early Education Institute 

Is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) available?

Early Education Institute has a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy, to ensure that an individual’s prior learning, achieved through formal and informal training, work experience or other life experiences, is appropriately recognised. This recognition may assist Learners to progress faster through a unit of competency, or allow the student full credit.