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ABOUT THE QUALIFICATION
CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Enrol in a nationally recognised qualification that equips you to design and deliver rich, play-based curriculum supporting children’s holistic learning, development and wellbeing. You’ll develop the skills to nurture creativity, embed inclusive practices, build respectful relationships with children and colleagues, and strong partnerships with families, grounded in contemporary theory and best practice.
As a Diploma-qualified Educator, you’ll be confident to lead educational programs, mentor colleagues, and support children in meaningful and responsive ways. This qualification can open pathways to higher-responsibility roles, enabling you to move beyond day-to-day education and care to contributing to the overall learning environment and service operations.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of at least 280 hours of work 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.
Under the Education and Care Services National Law (as applied in each state and territory) 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.
Entry requirements
Entry to the CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care 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.
Alternatively, individuals may hold:
- An Australian diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care OR
- An Australian diploma or certificate III in Children’s Services AND
- Demonstrate at least 12 months of cumulative employment (full-time equivalent) within the last 5 years in a regulated education and care service in Australia, supported by verifiable evidence OR
- Hold the CHCSS00147 Entry into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Duration:
18 months
Work placement:
Minimum of 280 hours
Delivery options:
Work-based or blended
Entry requirements:
This qualification has an entry requirement
Suitable for:
Experienced Educators
Enrolment options:
Traineeship or direct enrolment
Units of Competency
The CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care qualification includes 15 units of competency: 12 core units and 3 elective units.
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
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.
CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, develop and implement new policy initiatives.
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children's learning
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to gather and analyse information about children’s learning to inform practice.
CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
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.
CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
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.
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
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.
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to promote inclusion and diversity and to plan, implement and monitor individual support strategies.
CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children's families
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.
CHCECE052 Plan service and supports for children and families
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to explore the needs of children and families experiencing complex challenges and to plan and review services and supports in collaboration with families and with other service providers as required.
CHCECE048 Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum
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.
CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
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.
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities, and then develop and monitor policies and procedures to meet those responsibilities.
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development.
CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service
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.
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead teams in the workplace and to actively engage with the management of the organisation.
- CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
- CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
- CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning
- CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
- CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
- CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
- CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
- CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families
- CHCECE052 Plan service and supports for children and families
- CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
- CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
- BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
Suitability Information
It’s important to make sure a course is the right fit for you before enrolling so you can set yourself up for success from the start. Taking the time to review the entry requirements, study commitments, learning outcomes and work placement expectations helps you understand what’s involved and whether it aligns with your goals, strengths and availability. This ensures you’re confident in your choice, motivated to complete the qualification, and prepared for the type of work or further study it leads to.
Review our suitability information below to find out if the CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is a good option for you.
Common skills required
Personal qualities
Resources required
Considerations
Workplace requirements
Suitability Information
It’s important to make sure a course is the right fit for you before enrolling so you can set yourself up for success from the start. Taking the time to review the entry requirements, study commitments, learning outcomes and work placement expectations helps you understand what’s involved and whether it aligns with your goals, strengths and availability. This ensures you’re confident in your choice, motivated to complete the qualification, and prepared for the type of work or further study it leads to.
Review our suitability information below to find out if the CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is a good option for you.
Common Skills Required
- Lead and support educators in childcare settings.
- Advocate for children and help guide families.
- Understand and apply regulations and workplace policies.
- Manage rosters, budgets, and planning tools.
- Write professional reports and documents.
Personal Qualities Recommended
- Confident and proactive leader – You take initiative and guide others with purpose.
- Thoughtful and reflective – You regularly think about your practice and look for ways to improve.
- Professional communicator – You speak and act respectfully and clearly in all situations.
- Committed to child safety and ethical care – You always put children’s wellbeing first and follow ethical guidelines.
- Flexible and adaptable – You manage changing routines and unexpected situations calmly.
Workplace Requirements
- 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia.
Resources Required
- Working with Children Check
- Computer and internet access
- Must hold CHC30121 or CHC30113 or a relevant Child Care Certificate III or Diploma qualification
Considerations
This qualification may contain content, concepts and scenarios that may be distressing to some. Please consider your personal resilience and any potential emotional triggers when participating in this qualification and in any future employment in this field.
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
- Reasonable Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital skills (LLND)
- A computer with fast and reliable internet access
- Technology skills to access and navigate the internet
- The ability to create, open and save electronic files
- Some experience using computer software such as (Microsoft Word, Teams)
- Confidence to work independently
- You will be asked to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy & Digital (LLND) skills assessment to create your individualised learning plan and ensure your LLND skills will meet the requirements of the course.
Common Skills Required
- Lead and support educators in childcare settings.
- Advocate for children and help guide families.
- Understand and apply regulations and workplace policies.
- Manage rosters, budgets, and planning tools.
- Write professional reports and documents.
Personal Qualities Recommended
- Confident and proactive leader – You take initiative and guide others with purpose.
- Thoughtful and reflective – You regularly think about your practice and look for ways to improve.
- Professional communicator – You speak and act respectfully and clearly in all situations.
- Committed to child safety and ethical care – You always put children’s wellbeing first and follow ethical guidelines.
- Flexible and adaptable – You manage changing routines and unexpected situations calmly.
Resources Required
- Working with Children Check
- Computer and internet access
- Must hold CHC30121 or CHC30113 or a relevant Child Care Certificate III or Diploma qualification
Workplace Requirements
- 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia.
Considerations
This qualification may contain content, concepts and scenarios that may be distressing to some. Please consider your personal resilience and any potential emotional triggers when participating in this qualification and in any future employment in this field.
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
- Reasonable Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital skills (LLND)
- A computer with fast and reliable internet access
- Technology skills to access and navigate the internet
- The ability to create, open and save electronic files
- Some experience using computer software such as (Microsoft Word, Teams)
- Confidence to work independently
- You will be asked to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy & Digital (LLND) skills assessment to create your individualised learning plan and ensure your LLND skills will meet the requirements of the course.
Course Fee Information
All course fees are determined by individual eligibility, and availability of Government-subsidised training pathways. You can check your eligibility through our Student Enquiry Form or, if you proceed straight to enrolment, your course fee will be provided to you before we accept your enrolment. All enrolments require a $300 initial payment (this is taken off the total course fee) which is payable within 3 weeks from the acceptance of enrolment. For all remaining fees payable, we offer flexible direct debit payment plan options.
Our full Fee Administration Policy is available in the Student and Employer Handbook.
New Entrant Traineeship:
$0*
Entitlement Enrolment:
$0 – $4,970*
Non-subsidised course fee:
$11,700
* This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility criteria applies under the NSW Smart and Skilled program.
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Planned contact with Trainers and Assessors
Accessible learning resources
Workshops and skills sessions
Student Mentor support
Literacy and learning support
Feedback and progress updates
Flexible learning options
Practical and work placement support
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Dedicated Client Services support
Regular communication and progress updates
Onsite visits and support
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CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care