Vocational Education & Training
CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
2021
This qualification reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services. In doing so they work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff.
Note: Assessment includes mandatory work placement in a regulated education/care service of at least 240 hours to meet evidence requirements.
A working with children clearance 'Ochre Card' from SAFE NT will be required.
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
International Students
This qualification is available to international students at Casuarina campus (CRICOS Course No. 094487E).
Career opportunities
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- early childhood educator
- group leader
- service director
- preschool assistant
- outside school hours educator/director
- home based educator
- nanny
- support worker
Credit transfers & pathways
Skills recognition
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.
This can include skills from:
- Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college, through adult education classes or training programs at work;
- Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
- Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).
RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.
Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.
For further information please refer to the Applicant's Guide to the Recognition of Prior Learning or contact Student Central on 1800 061 963 (free call) or email Student.Central@cdu.edu.au.
Credit Transfer
Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.
Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.
In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.
Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline. <br />
Students who successfully complete VET qualifications at the Certificate IV level or above and subsequently enrol in a Bachelor degree in the same field or discipline, will receive advanced standing as detailed in the table below.
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Completed Award Course Level
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HE
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VET
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to a HE Award
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Credit granted for a completed award in the same field
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Certificate IV
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*
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3 year Bachelor award
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up to 40 credit points
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Certificate IV
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*
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4 year Bachelor award
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up to 40 credit points
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Diploma
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*
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*
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3 year Bachelor award
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up to 80 credit points
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Diploma
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*
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*
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4 year Bachelor award
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up to 80 credit points
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Advanced Diploma
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*
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*
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3 year Bachelor award
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up to 160 credit points
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Advanced Diploma
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*
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*
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4 year Bachelor award
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up to 160 credit points
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Associate Degree
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*
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3 year Bachelor award
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up to 160 credit points
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Associate Degree
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*
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4 year Bachelor award
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up to 160 credit points
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Currently there are no credit transfer arrangements between this qualification and higher education qualifications.
Course information flyer(s)
Entry requirements
CDU Domestic Entry Requirements
There are no mandatory entry requirements for this qualification. However, applicants who wish to commence this course need to have the required skills and knowledge to undertake the qualification at this level e.g. completion of Year 10 or equivalent and a general command of spoken and written English to be able to meet industry standards for communication.
Everyone employed or volunteering in child related work is required by law to hold an Ochre Card. It will therefore be a mandatory requirement to hold an Ochre Card in order to complete any work placement.
If you have not yet obtained an Ochre Card, please contact SAFENT on 1800 723 368.
International Students
Please refer to https://www.cdu.edu.au/international/how-apply for information regarding international student applications.
All VET International applicants are required to meet the English language proficiency for their chosen course of study.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
| IELTS Academic Module | A minimum overall score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 165. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | |
| Navitas Academic English (will not be accepted from 2021 onwards) | An overall pass and 60% in Academic English 2. (Note: this score will not be accepted from 2021 intakes onwards). |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 42 with no less than 36 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 46 with a minimum writing score of 21. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
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This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the CHC Community Services Training Package.
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Employability skills
Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au
Location and study mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.
Locations: Alice Springs, Casuarina, Katherine, Remote
Study Mode: On campus or off campus self-paced
Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.
Contact details
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Email: Student.Central@cdu.edu.au |
Course structure
To achieve a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care a total of Twenty Eight (28) units of competency must be completed comprising TWENTY THREE (23) Core and FIVE (5) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
The total Nominal Hours for the sequence listed below is 1908- 2108.
| Code | Module/Unit of Competency |
Hours |
| CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY | ||
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | 25 |
| CHCECE001 | Develop cultural competence | 70 |
| CHCECE002 | Ensure the health and safety of children | 63 |
| CHCECE003 | Provide care for children | 70 |
| CHCECE004 | Promote and provide healthy food and drinks | 35 |
| CHCECE005 | Provide care for babies and toddlers | 60 |
| CHCECE007 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | 70 |
| CHCECE009 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | 70 |
| CHCECE016 | Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | 50 |
| CHCECE017 | Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood | 240 |
| CHCECE018 | Nurture creativity in children | 80 |
| CHCECE019 | Facilitate compliance in an education and care service | 120 |
| CHCECE020 | Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour | 50 |
| CHCECE021 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children | 50 |
| CHCECE022 | Promote children’s agency | 80 |
| CHCECE023 | Analyse information to inform learning | 70 |
| CHCECE024 | Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development | 170 |
| CHCECE025 | Embed sustainable practices in service operations | 60 |
| CHCECE026 | Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children | 70 |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | 55 |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | 40 |
| HLTAID004 | Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting | 20 |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | 40 |
| Total nominal hours for core units | 1658 | |
| ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY (Select 5) | ||
| BSBLED401 | Develop teams and individuals | 40 |
| BSBMGT605 | Provide leadership across the organisation | 60 |
| CHCECE010 | Support the holistic development of children in early childhood (Unnamed) | 70 |
| CHCECE011 | Provide experiences to support children's play and learning (Unnamed) | 40 |
| CHCECE013 | Use information about children to inform practice (Unnamed) | 40 |
| CHCINM002 | Meet community information needs | 70 |
| CHCMGT003 | Lead the work team | 100 |
| CHCPOL002 | Develop and implement policy | 90 |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | 120 |
| Total nominal hours for elective units | 250 - 450 | |
| Total nominal hours for the qualification | 1908 - 2108 | |
Course fees
Domestic Students
2021 Indicative fees for this course:
VET Tuition Fees: $6,678.00 (for students who are eligible and receive a NT domestic subsidised place); or
Domestic Full Fees: $13,356.00 (for domestic full fee places).
Fees will vary according to your choice of elective units.
Please note: a limited number of NT Government subsidy places are available for eligible NT domestic students so contact us now to secure your place for 2021.
VET Student Loans (VSL) for new students commencing in 2021 may be available. For more information about VET Student Loans, please visit www.cdu.edu.au/vocational-education-training/current-vet-students/vet-student-loans.
The following Fees are applicable to this course:
Domestic Students
NT Government subsidised places are available for this course.
2021: VET Tuition Fees for 2021 will be charged at $3.50 per nominal hour for subsidised training. More detailed Information about 2021 VET Tuition fees for eligible NT residents will be published in the 2021 VET Student Guide or VET Fees.
VET Student Loans replaced VET FEE-HELP from 1 January, 2017.
Students commencing in 2021 should refer to VET Student Loans. The VET Student Loan schedule for 2021 can be found here.
International Students
The annual tuition fee for commencing students in 2021 is AUD $16,667.00.
These fees are subject to annual increases each year of your study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.
CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.