Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50125)

Early Childhood Educators assist in caring for the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of infants and young children in various care settings. Early Childhood Educators can have a profound influence on a child’s wellbeing and development especially in the years of 0-5. Qualifications in Early Childhood Education and Care focus on the core skills, knowledge and experience required to effectively assess the strengths and interests of children designing meaningful experiences that facilitate the child’s growth and development. The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50125) 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 Standards.

Year 11 or equivalent certificate of senior secondary education. Students are required to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) test prior to the commencement of the course. Direct Entry into the Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50125) is limited to students who hold a: CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care; CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care; or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Alternatively, individuals may hold: 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.