CHC30121 Certificate III In Early Childhood Education And Care – 107326M
Course Code: CHC30121
CRICOS Code: 107326M
Faculty
Children's Education & Care
Delivery Mode
Blended
Duration
56 Weeks
Course Description
Course Duration/Fee
Mode of Delivery
Next Intake
Entry Requirement
Assessment
Award Requirements
Career Pathway
Vocational Placement
Essential Information
Pathway From Qualification
Units Of Competency
Course Description
Course Code: CHC50121 | CRICOS Code: 107327K
This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Educators at this level are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations. They use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other educators.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
Course Duration/Fee
Course duration: 56 weeks
Course fee: AUD $20,000 (Includes Material Fee)
Enrolment fee: AUD $350
Mode of Delivery
Blended (Face to Face + Online)
Next Intake
| 2023 Intake Dates | 2024 Intake Dates |
| 30th January, 2023 | 29th January, 2024 |
| 06th March, 2023 | 04th March, 2024 |
| 24th April, 2023 | 22th April, 2024 |
| 29th May, 2023 | 27th May, 2024 |
| 17th July, 2023 | 15th July, 2024 |
| 21st August, 2023 | 19th August, 2024 |
| 09th October, 2023 | 07th October, 2024 |
| 13th November 2023 | 11th November 2024 |
Entry Requirement
The following are the admission requirements of Lead college:
- Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
- Some prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance.
- Must hold one of:
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
or
CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care - Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 6.0 with no band less that 5.5 or equivalent, such as:
IBT 60
PTE Academic 50
CAE 169
OET Pass
Duolingo 100
General English Advanced
MOI Certificate
Certificate IV or higher qualification with an Australian institution. - Must have the ability to undertake a work placement at a regulated child care centre.
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who:
- Hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or
- CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Assessment
Assessments may include written questions, demonstration of tasks/techniques, group activities, in class activities, role play, presentation, work based project, research projects, and workplace observations/evidences.
Award Requirements
Students will need to successfully complete all units in this course to receive certificate of CHC50121 – Diploma of 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:
- Childcare Assistant
- Room Leader
- Early Childhood Educator
- Early Childhood Coordinator
Vocational Placement
This qualification requires that the learner complete a total of at least 280 hours of work placement in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia.
Essential Information
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 www.leadcollege.edu.au 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).
** Please note: Electives are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.
| Core units | |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
| CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
| CHCECE042 | Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing |
| CHCECE043 | Nurture creativity in children |
| CHCECE044 | Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service |
| CHCECE045 | Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children |
| CHCECE046 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
| CHCECE047 | Analyse information to inform children’s learning |
| CHCECE048 | Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum |
| CHCECE049 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations |
| CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with children’s families |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| Elective units | |
| BSBHRM413 | Support the learning and development of teams and individuals |
| BSBOPS502 | Manage business operational plans |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence |
Related Qualifications
CHC50121 Diploma Of Early Childhood Education And Care – 107327K
Course Code: CHC50121
CRICOS Code: 107327K