Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (Narre Warren)

To register for this course in Narre Warren on the 3rd of August 2020, please REGISTER and we will contact you to confirm eligibility & enrol you.

With MCIEs nationally accredited qualification, you can make a real difference in childrens lives. All training has been developed in consultation with the early childhood education and care industry to ensure graduates are equipped with necessary and in-demand skills.

Join our successful graduates who are now employed within the Australian Early Childhood profession as early childhood education and care service coordinators and early childhood educators.

Course Details

• National Code: CHC50113
• Units: 23 core + 5 electives
• Location: 426 Princes Hwy, Narre Warren Vic 3805
• Duration: 12-14 months (including holidays), 52 sessions plus 240 mandatory work placement hours over 52 weeks
• Delivery Method: Classroom-based
• Assessment: Written, simulated and workplace-based practical observations
• Prior experience: RPL & Credit Transfer is available
• Workplacement uniform tshirt: $30

Students learn vital skills throughout the course, such as:

• how to nurture creativity in children
• promoting childrens agency
• identifying and responding to children and young people at risk
• establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for children
• The coursework teaches Early Childhood Educators how to deliver childhood education services that align with child care industry regulations, and successfully nurture young childrens learning and growth.
• In studying this course, you will also learn how to design an approved learning framework in line with the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard.

To fulfil all the requirements of this childcare course, students are required to undertake 240 mandatory hours of work placement within an early childhood education service.

Career Opportunities

• Childrens Service Coordinator
• Director or Educational Leader at an Early Childhood Education Centre
• Child Development Worker
• Early Childhood Educator
• Centre Manager & more

Course Fees for Local Students

• Government Funded* $0
• Traineeship / Apprenticeship^ From $229
• Full Fee $14,000

Enrolment fees include resource and Students ID charges. In 2019 this course will be delivered to eligible candidates with Victorian and Commonwealth government funding.

^ Eligibility criteria apply. Trainees may be eligible for State and/or Federal Funding.

* Eligibility criteria applies. For any further course costs, such as re-assessment fees, please refer to the student handbook.

Pre-Requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this qualification.

Entry Requirements

Education/Core Skills

Students must complete a Pre-Training Review, meet the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for Diploma level study and demonstrate that they are a suitable candidate for this course. Refer to MCIEs website for details.

Age at Commencement

It is recommended that students have attained the age of 18 by the course commencement date.

Special Needs

MCIE welcomes people with disabilities to apply. Approval will be subject to the person being able to undertake all tasks and requirements of the course.

Regulatory

Evidence of Australian citizenship or permanent residency is required. All participants require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have a USI number you can apply for one online at https://www.usi.gov.au/students or you can give MCIEs admin staff permission to apply on your behalf.

Core Units

CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children

CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks

HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children

CHCECE019 Facilitate compliance in an education and care services

HLTWHS003 Maintain workplace health and safety

CHCECE017 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood

CHCECE018 Nurture creativity in children

CHCECE022 Promote childrens agency

CHCECE023 Analyse information to inform learning

CHCECE024 Design and implement the curriculum to foster childrens learning and development

CHCECE026 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children

CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically

CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

CHCECE003 Provide care for children

CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers

CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence

CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

CHCECE025 Embed sustainable practices in service organisations

CHCECE020 Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour

CHCECE021 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children

Elective Units

BSBLED401 Develop teams and individuals

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

CHCMGT003 Lead the work team

CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy

CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice