Cost
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care costs $2700
Government funding options may be available – click here for more information
This Diploma has been designed to develop the range of skills for an Educator to competently take on a higher level of leadership and responsibilities in the Early Childhood industry.
Duration and Scheduling
Learning will be conducted in the training centre for 3 hours of Live Online or 3 hours of face-to-face training at one of our Campus locations. These sessions are held on Thursday nights from 5:30pm – 8:30pm.
There are 2 options for delivery of this qualification.
Face-to-Face –
- Workplace delivery
- Blended flexible options including RPL where appropriate and by application.
Our lessons are conducted in the classroom with the mode of face-to-face learning, within an Early Childhood Environments and some online guided learning.
We give all students a set of learning guides and books, as well as online guided learning via our learner management system. Each student has access to their own personal portal where they can download and receive their assessments. Trainers are available via the phone, email, or face to face during classes. This ensures that students have full support from the college.
Virtual Learning Campus –
These lessons will be held in our virtual classroom. They are scheduled and hosted in real-time virtually with your trainer.
We give all students a set of learning guides and books, as well as online guided learning via our learner management system. Each student has access to their own personal portal where they can download and receive their assessments. Trainers are available via the phone, email, or during virtual classes. This ensures that students have full support from the college.
Both modes of learning are structured over a 1 – 2 year period, as per the Australian Qualifications Framework volume of learning indicators.
The learner must complete the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care within an early childhood education and care setting and the learner will be either an employee or volunteer. It is the responsibility of the learner to source work placement. The training package specifies 280 hours within an early childhood education and care setting.
Methods of Study
Competency based assessment is used during all assessment activities. Competency is proved by demonstration of written knowledge and practical skills. Timelines are taken into consideration for practical skills and learners must meet the criteria as deemed industry competent by the assessor.
Formative evidence will be assessed in the form of an Assessment Task Portfolio. The Assessment Task Portfolio uses several assessment tools to accommodate the learner’s individual needs. The assessment types include:
- Written Assessment
- Reflective Questions
- Workplace Tasks
- Third Party reports
- Observation Tools
- Recognition of Prior Learning
Entry Requirements
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.
All students must demonstrate English and numeracy proficiency at enrolment by undertaking the Language, Literacy and Numeracy test supplied by BFE.
Student Technology and Resource Requirements
TO ENROLL IN THIS COURSE, STUDENTS WILL NEED TO HAVE ACCESS TO:
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 an 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 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
CHCMGT003 Lead the work team
CHCECE057 – Use collaborative practices to uphold child protection principles
BSBHRM413 – Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
How to Apply
Step 1: Enrolment Enquiry
To let us know that you are interested in studying this course complete an Enquiry Form by clicking on Apply. Once we have received this form and confirmed eligibility we will send you information regarding your course. You will be required to send back a confirmation that you would like to go ahead training with us.
Step 2: Complete Induction course
You will be sent a link to log into our Student Management System Axcelerate to complete our online induction course. During this induction you will be given in depth information about your course and Building Futures Education. Once this is complete you will be sent the online enrolment form.
Step 3: Commence Training
You will be enrolled into the Nationally Recognised Course you have chosen with Building Futures Education and you can commence your training.