Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Qualification
National Code:
CHC50113
State Code:
J594
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0799 - Other Education
Original TGA Release Date
11/07/2013
Approved Date
14/02/2014
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
1740
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 08/12/2015 Current Transition (Replaced)
3.00 06/08/2015 Replaced Approved
2.00 11/07/2013 Replaced Approved
Description

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.

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.
^From 1 July 2022 the core unit HLTAID004 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID012 - for more information see: https://www.asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty eight (28)
- twenty three (23) core units
- five (5) elective units, of which:
- at least two (2) must be selected from the elective units list
- up to three (3) units may be selected from any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses relevant to the work outcome

All electives chosen contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All twenty three (23) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WG766 CHCECE023 Analyse information to inform learning 70 Unit of competency
WG767 CHCECE024 Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development 90 Unit of competency
WG745 CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence 70 Unit of competency
WG751 CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children 60 Unit of competency
WG768 CHCECE025 Embed sustainable practices in service operations 45 Unit of competency
WG746 CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children 50 Unit of competency
WG763 CHCECE020 Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour 40 Unit of competency
WG759 CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children 40 Unit of competency
WG762 CHCECE019 Facilitate compliance in an education and care service 80 Unit of competency
WG760 CHCECE017 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood 300 Unit of competency
WG802 CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk 30 Unit of competency
WG764 CHCECE021 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children 60 Unit of competency
WG740 HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety 40 Unit of competency
WG761 CHCECE018 Nurture creativity in children 80 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
WG748 CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks 30 Unit of competency
WG765 CHCECE022 Promote children's agency 80 Unit of competency
WG733 HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting 20 Unit of competency
WG749 CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers 60 Unit of competency
WG747 CHCECE003 Provide care for children 60 Unit of competency
WG752 CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice 35 Unit of competency
WG769 CHCECE026 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children 50 Unit of competency
AVB82 CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 50 Unit of competency
2. Elective Untis

At least two (2) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUK09 BSBINN502 Build and sustain an innovative work environment 50 Unit of competency
AVB51 CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy 75 Unit of competency
AUL82 BSBLED401 Develop teams and individuals 40 Unit of competency
AUI86 BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
WG825 CHCSAC005 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in school age care 300 Unit of competency
AVB74 CHCMGT003 Lead the work team 95 Unit of competency
C7982 PSPMNGT605B Manage diversity 60 Unit of competency
AVB93 CHCINM002 Meet community information needs 30 Unit of competency
AUG94 BSBMGT605 Provide leadership across the organisation 60 Unit of competency
AVB48 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 40 Unit of competency
AVB50 CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice 40 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D313 CHC50908 Diploma of Children's Services (Early childhood education and care) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGY6 CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR07740) EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR (LEVEL 5) Traineeship