Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care

Course Description

To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of 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.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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 Duration/Fee

Course Duration

: 56 Weeks

Mode of Delivery

Blended (Face to Face + Online)

Campuses:

• Haymarket
• Perth

Intake Dates

2025	2026	2027	2028
27 January 2025	26 January 2026	25 January 2027	31 January 2028
21 April 2025	20 April 2026	19 April 2027	24 April 2028
14 July 2025	13 July 2026	12 July 2027	17 July 2028
6 October 2025	5 October 2026	11 October 2027	9 October 2028

Entry Requirements

The following are the Admission requirements of Lead college:

• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
• Prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance.
• Must have completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
• Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent, such as:
  • IBT 60
  • PTE 50
  • CAE 169
  • OET C
  • Duolingo 95
  • General English Advanced*
  • MOI Certificate
  • Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
• Must have the ability to carry out workshop training involving physical activity, including lifting.

* General English Upper Intermediate is generally considered to be between 5-5.5 IELTS.

Assessment

Assessment techniques may include, but are not limited to observation of performance, questioning, workbooks, practical tasks, simulation, interviews, third party reports, etc.

Award Requirements

Students will need to successfully complete all units in this course to receive certificate of CHC30121 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Learners who partially complete the qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units they are deemed competent.

It is mandatory to complete work placement hours to be eligible for attainment of this qualification.

Career Pathway

This qualification enables the student to seek employment in the following job roles:

• Early childhood educator
• Playgroup Supervisor
• Home-based Care Worker

Essential Information

Orientation to assist students is provided by Lead College as an age and culturally appropriate program. Please refer Pre-enrolment Information Pack at https://www.leadcollege.edu.au/pre-enrolment-form/ Students will be permitted to attend classes only after they have attended and completed the orientation session for the enrolled courses.

Recognition of prior learning rpl/ credit transfer

Lead College recognises qualifications issued by other RTOs. Lead College will accept and mutually recognise the qualifications and Statements of Attainment awarded by any other registered training organisation unless precluded by licensing requirements. We can also grant you Credit Transfer for subjects or units you have completed where equivalence can be established between the unit in your course, and the subject or unit you have completed.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where skills and knowledge that you have gained through work and life experience and other unrecognised training can be formally recognised.

During the entry process and interview stage Lead College will discuss with you the process and options for RPL. Suitability is often determined on how much experience you have in a certain area, your work history and previous training. If RPL is determined as a possibility for you, you will be provided with a kit that will guide you in working through each unit to determine relevant skills and experience and identify whether you would be able to provide the required evidence.

Unique student identifier (USI) requirement

USI is needed for all students studying with Lead College. From 1 January 2015 for undertaking Nationally Recognised Training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation the students will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). The USI is available online and at no cost to the student. This USI will stay with the student for life and be recorded with any nationally recognised VET course that is completed. Please see the official USI website https://www.usi.gov.au. The student after enrolment is required to create USI (Unique Student Identifier) or allow Lead College to create an USI on their behalf.

Student support welfare and guidance services

Relevant resources are available at Lead College to ensure that the students settle in well, smoothly transit life in new places and achieve the required level of competency in all accredited courses. Our staff assists in how to seek help with local welfare and guidance services.

Orientation

Orientation to assist students is provided by Lead College as an age and culturally appropriate program. Please refer Pre-enrolment Information Pack at https://www.leadcollege.edu.au/pre-enrolment-form/ Students will be permitted to attend classes only after they have attended and completed the orientation session for the enrolled courses.

Pathway From Qualification

After completing CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care you may progress to higher education courses.

Units Of Competency

The CHC50121 Diploma Of Early Childhood Education And Care requires the completion of the following 15 Units (including 12 core and 3 electives).

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

Elective Units – 3
BSBHRM413	Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
BSBPEF502	Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBOPS502	Manage business operational plans

** Please note: Electives are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.