Who is it for?
want to work with children and improve your skills
The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care course teaches you to be aware of the developmental needs of children and introduces you to your roles and responsibilities in an ECEC setting.
You will have opportunities to apply theories of child development in the workplace and gain experience in interacting with children, families, and your fellow workers through your practical placement.
This Diploma allows you to plan, implement and manage programs in early childhood services, in accordance with licensing, accreditation and duty of care requirements.
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Our training includes face-to-face group training, online content delivery, mentoring sessions, workplace training and practical placements. We aim to be flexible in your learning and adjust to help you more quickly and easily meet your course competencies.
YWCA Canberra provides quality professional development to people who are entering or currently working in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector. As a provider of ECEC services ourselves, our trainers have current sector knowledge to help you understand the role and realities of working in the sector.
We focus on our students’ needs and support them to achieve their career development goals. Our supportive, caring trainers provide mentoring and coaching, and with access to wrap-around support through our Community Services programs, we can help you overcome barriers to your study so you can achieve your goals.
Curriculum
The qualification comprises of 15 units of competency (12 core units plus three elective units). To complete the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, you must show competence in all 15 units, plus complete a compulsory work placement of a minimum of 282 hours in a regulated education and care service.
Advanced health and safety
- HLTWHS003: Maintain work health and safety (E)
- CHCECE041: Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
Fostering holistic development
- CHCECE042: Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
- CHCECE043: Nurture creativity in children
Relationships and responsive practice
- CHCECE045: Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
- CHCECE046: Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
Curriculum design and development
- CHCECE047: Analyse information to inform children’s learning
- CHCECE048: Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
Compliance and sustainable practice
- CHCECE044: Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
- CHCECE049: Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
Partnership with families and complaint handling
- CHCECE050: Work in partnership with children’s families
- CHCECE053: Respond to grievances and complaints about the service (E)
Team leadership
- CHCMGT003: Lead the work team (E)
- BSBTWK502: Manage team effectiveness
- CHCPRP003: Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Intake and fees
To enrol in this Diploma course, you must already hold:
- One of following Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC).
- CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
OR
- CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
- Alternatively:
- An Australian diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
OR
- An Australian diploma or certificate III in Children’s Services.
AND
- Demonstrate at least 12 months of cumulative employment (full-time equivalent) within the last 5 years in a regulated education and care service in Australia, supported by verifiable evidence.
OR
Hold the CHCSS00147 Entry into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Visit our Student Information page for more information on the qualifications, how to enrol, and course fees.
For more information, contact our team on 02 6185 2000 or email training@ywca-canberra.org.au.
YWCA Canberra is a registered training organisation, RTO1373.
“The trainers are extremely helpful and go above and beyond to ensure you are confident and capable when putting theory into practice in the classrooms. With face-to-face check-ins and constant communication through emails, the trainers are always there when you need to ask a quick question or quiz them on their previous experience in early childhood and education settings.”
“The trainers are fantastic and versatile and will go out of their way to teach you in your own learning style. They are kind, intelligent and funny and I have thoroughly enjoyed studying through YWCA with their help and guidance.”
“The trainers teach us every little thing and explain with examples. They are very knowledgeable and always help us when we need them.”