CHC50121

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

Progress your career in Early Childhood Education and Care with this advanced qualification and gain the specialised skills and knowledge needed to work as an early childhood educator or service supervisor.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Far North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus Apprenticeships and traineeships

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 01 Jul 2024 Duration: up to 18 months View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Fee-Free TAFE

Concession

$75

Subsidised

$1,395

Full Fee

$7,800

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Course overview

Take the next step in your child care career with this advanced qualification designed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. This course is perfect for people who are already working in early childhood education and care, and want to progress their career as an educator or service supervisor.

The demand for diploma-trained early childhood staff has risen strongly over the past decade, and the number of higher-level vacancies is expected to continue to increase. According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, there will be around 10,000 Early Childhood Education and Care centre managers required in Australia over the next five years.

This course will give you the skills and practical knowledge to design and implement early childhood programs by understanding the emotional, physical, cognitive, and social needs of young children. Our highly-experienced team of industry professionals will give you the support you need to succeed throughout the course of your studies.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to design and implement early childhood education and care programs. You will be equipped with the skills you need to plan, implement, and evaluate programs in line with approved learning frameworks and regulatory requirements. You will also have a solid foundation to continue with further study.

What can I do?

Early Childhood Educator
Early Childhood Service Supervisor

Course outcome:

CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Indigenous student support

Our dedicated ISSOs provide tailored support designed to meet the unique needs of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. ISSOs can provide assistance with enrolment processes, Centrelink ABSTUDY enquiries, tutor support, referrals to other community service providers, enrolment into 'away from base' courses, and personal support.

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What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 3 elective units from the list below. You will also be required to undertake 280 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBTWK502

Manage team effectiveness

UNIT CODE :
BSBTWK502

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead teams in the workplace and to actively engage with the management of the organisation.
UNIT NAME
Manage team effectiveness

UNIT CODE
CHCECE041

Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE041

Unit description :
The unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to monitor and maintain health and safety in the areas of individual health, hygiene, infectious disease, supervision, risk management, incident and emergency management. It includes the ability to contribute to the ongoing improvement of workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
UNIT NAME
Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children

UNIT CODE
CHCECE042

Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE042

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to foster and enhance the holistic learning, development and wellbeing of children from birth to six years of age. It includes the ability to use detailed knowledge of different developmental domains and developmental theory and how these domains link to support holistic development.
UNIT NAME
Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing

UNIT CODE
CHCECE043

Nurture creativity in children

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE043

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and evaluate experiences that nurture creativity in children through construction, digital technologies, dramatic play, imaginative play, movement, music and visual art.
UNIT NAME
Nurture creativity in children

UNIT CODE
CHCECE044

Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE044

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to facilitate legislative, regulatory and National Quality Framework compliance in an education and care service.
UNIT NAME
Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service

UNIT CODE
CHCECE045

Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE045

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop guidelines that foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour, and to monitor and support children's learning, development and wellbeing in this area.
UNIT NAME
Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children

UNIT CODE
CHCECE046

Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE046

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to promote inclusion and diversity and to plan, implement and monitor individual support strategies.
UNIT NAME
Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children

UNIT CODE
CHCECE047

Analyse information to inform children's learning

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE047

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to gather and analyse information about children's learning to inform practice.
UNIT NAME
Analyse information to inform children's learning

UNIT CODE
CHCECE048

Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE048

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, implement and evaluate curriculum over a period of time to foster children's learning and development.
UNIT NAME
Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum

UNIT CODE
CHCECE049

Embed environmental responsibility in service operations

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE049

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and evaluate a sustainability management plan and support children's environmental responsibility.
UNIT NAME
Embed environmental responsibility in service operations

UNIT CODE
CHCECE050

Work in partnership with children's families

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE050

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to establish relationships with families, connect with the local and broader community and promote opportunities for collaboration and sharing of information with families to support effective education and care for children.
UNIT NAME
Work in partnership with children's families

UNIT CODE
CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRP003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development.
UNIT NAME
Reflect on and improve own professional practice

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBLDR412

Communicate effectively as a workplace leader

UNIT CODE :
BSBLDR412

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively as a workplace leader, including understanding the context, choosing methods of communication to suit the audience, and following up.
UNIT NAME
Communicate effectively as a workplace leader

UNIT CODE
BSBSTR501

Establish innovative work environments

UNIT CODE :
BSBSTR501

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create an environment that enables and supports practice which focuses on a holistic approach to the integration of innovation across all areas of work practice.
UNIT NAME
Establish innovative work environments

UNIT CODE
CHCECE053

Respond to grievances and complaints about the service

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE053

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to effectively resolve grievances and complaints about the service.
UNIT NAME
Respond to grievances and complaints about the service

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

Choose your study location

On campus with some online

You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more
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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Northern Peninsula Area	On campus with some online	01 Jul 2024	up to 18 months	Compulsory residential block attendance. Residential block dates will be confirmed upon enrolment.	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 More Apply
Northern Peninsula Area On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 01 Jul 2024 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Compulsory residential block attendance. Residential block dates will be confirmed upon enrolment. The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Cairns	On campus with some online	01 Jul 2024	up to 18 months	Compulsory residential block attendance. Residential block dates will be confirmed upon enrolment.	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 More Apply
Cairns On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 01 Jul 2024 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Compulsory residential block attendance. Residential block dates will be confirmed upon enrolment. The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Thursday Island	On campus with some online	01 Jul 2024	up to 18 months	Compulsory residential block attendance. Residential block dates will be confirmed upon enrolment..	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 More Apply
Thursday Island On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 01 Jul 2024 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Compulsory residential block attendance. Residential block dates will be confirmed upon enrolment.. The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Northern Peninsula Area	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Cairns	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Thursday Island	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more

Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.

At TAFE Queensland, we understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, or a mix of all these options. Learn more

You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).

Costs:

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.

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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50121)

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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

COURSE CODE: CHC50121

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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VET Student Loan - $18,097 cap

The VET Student Loans program assists eligible students enrolled in approved courses to pay their tuition fees. The Australian Government charges full fee-paying (non-subsidised) students a 20 per cent loan fee in addition to their tuition fees. A VET Student Loan is a debt that must be repaid.

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Entry requirements

To enter into this course, you must:

hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or
CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Selection criteria

You must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander as this training product has been developed specifically for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in support of equity policy for post compulsory education.

You will also need to:

have successfully completed a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care or equivalent;
attend an interview to determine your literacy and numeracy skills levels; and
obtain a Blue Card (working with children check).

Please note: TAFE Queensland wishes to warn you, as a Blue Card applicant, that it is an offence for a disqualified person to sign a Blue Card application. For further information regarding 'disqualified' persons, please contact Blue Card Services.

Apprenticeship pathway
To study an apprenticeship or traineeship program you must be indentured as an apprentice or trainee with your employer.

Employers need to be able to provide the necessary human and physical resources to qualify for an apprentice.

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.

You are also required to have access to a reliable USB for assessment and resource collation during residential block attendances.

Placement

If you are not currently employed or volunteering in industry, during your course you will be required to complete vocational placement so you can start practising your new skills in a real-world environment. You’ll be required to work shifts determined by your placement provider, and these can include early mornings or late nights, any day of the week, including public holidays. TAFE Queensland may be able to assist in arranging suitable placements.

Completing placement is compulsory, and you will be expected to manage family and work commitments in order to complete your shifts. You are required to complete 280 hours of placement to satisfy this component of your qualification.

Blue Card
To successfully satisfy all course requirements you will be required to apply for a Blue Card (working with children check).

If you are unable to obtain a Blue Card, you may be disqualified from being eligible to undertake Placement and assessment, which would affect your course outcomes. If you think this might impact you, please speak to the relevant Placement Coordinator for further information.

Vaccination requirements

COVID-19 vaccination requirements across a range of high-risk settings have eased. There are no Public Health Directions in affect requiring you to be vaccinated in high risk settings. However, decisions on mandatory vaccinations will be made by the owner or operator of these settings. Some facilities may also mandate the number of vaccinations required. These requirements will be provided to the student, prior to arrangements being made for the completion of vocational placement.

It is recommended that you undertake screening for vaccination (and meet any costs incurred) against the following Queensland Health Mandatory vaccination requirements:

Some facilities may require COVID-19 Vaccination
Hepatitis A and B
Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) (persons born during or since 1966 who have only received one dose of the MMR vaccine should have a second dose)
Chickenpox (if not previously infected)
Pertussis (whooping cough -an adult booster dose)
Influenza (annual vaccination)

Important information

You are required to attend compulsory face to face residential block training. The dates for your residential block training will be provided upon commencement of your course. To enable your attendance at residential block training, you will need to be registered with ABSTUDY.

If you are currently employed in an Early Childhood Education and Care Service, you will need to discuss your residential block release dates with your employer, to make sure you are available to attend the compulsory residential blocks.

Please note: in addition to the above, you are also required to complete your own study each week to ensure you progress successfully through your course. Further information will be provided at the commencement of your course.

This course is offered through RATEP ECEC providing students with face to face, online/hard copy and teacher support throughout their qualification.

RATEP ECEC sites throughout the state provide early childhood training at the Diploma level.

RATEP ECEC locations are as follows:

Thursday Island and Torres Strait Outer Islands
Bamaga/Injinoo/Umagico/New Mapoon/Seisia
Napranum/Weipa
Lockhart River
Hope Vale/Cooktown
Pormpuraaw
Normanton
Yarrabah
Woorabinda
Cherbourg

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

Apply through QTAC

You can apply to study this course through the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). You will need to submit your application on the QTAC website. It will be assessed, and if you are successful you will receive an offer directly through QTAC. You will need to accept your offer from QTAC before enrolling with TAFE Queensland.

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

Indigenous student support

Fee-Free TAFE

Core units

Elective units

Northern Peninsula Area

Cairns

Thursday Island

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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

VET Student Loan - $18,097 cap

Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources required

Placement

Important information

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Apply through QTAC

Course disclaimer

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Related courses

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Careers

Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Careers

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Careers