Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

The Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care allows students to gain employment in the Early Childhood industry in a role which requires them to support children's development and wellbeing; design and implement the curriculum; and work within legal and ethical frameworks. It also prepares students with entry level management skills required for supervising the operation of the service. Throughout the qualification, students undertake work placements to gain industry experience required to work at this level.

ACCCO students have a personal knowledgeable trainer and receive up to date relevant training. Students will graduate with a qualification they can be proud of and start employment with confidence in their knowledge and capabilities.

Entry requirements

A good ability to read and write English, and a sound ability to apply basic numeracy is required.

Study options and duration

Apprenticeships and Traineeships - as per the training contract
Class - Full Time 48 weeks or (*30 weeks if completed CHC30113)
Class - Part Time 96 weeks or (*60 weeks if completed CHC30113)
External Study - self paced with your own trainer assigned to support your study
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) - self paced

CORE Units (28)

Code	Title
CHCECE007^#	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE003^#	Provide care for children
CHCECE005^#	Provide care for babies and toddlers
HLTAID004^#	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
CHCECE002^#	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE004^#	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCLEG001^#	Work legally and ethically
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety
CHCPRT001^#	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCECE009^#	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCDIV002^#	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001^#	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE017	Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood
CHCECE023	Analyse information to inform learning
CHCECE022	Promote children's agency
CHCECE024	Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development
CHCPRP003*	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCECE020	Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
CHCECE018	Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE016	Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE019	Facilitate compliance in an education and care services
CHCLEG003*	Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCPOL002*	Develop and implement policy
CHCECE021	Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE026	Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children
CHCECE025	Embed sustainable practices in service operations
CHCMGT003*	Lead the work team
CHCECE029*	Respond to problems and complaints about the service

^# ACECQA requires students to hold these competencies before achieving the ‘actively working towards Diploma’ status.

* Elective units

COST

This qualification attracts a wide range of funding assistance to reduce the study costs which may include Traineeships, Centrelink payments and Government funding (with some having very little cost to the student).

You may be eligible for funding, please click here to check your eligibility for funding applicable to you in your state/territory.

Fees for students not eligible for funding assistance:

Enrolment fee: $300 including your first unit
External study: $160 per unit (pay as you are ready to learn)
Classroom study: Please contact ACCCO to enquire about timetables and availability
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): $150 per unit
Credit Transfer: FREE
International Students: Click Here

Enrolment

To enquire about enrolment please use the contact us page or phone 1300 139 406

Career Options

Lead Educator

Family Day Care Educator or Scheme Coordinator

Support worker for a child with additional needs

Early Childhood Teacher (for those holding Primary Teaching qualifications)

Flexible Study Options

ACCCO offers a variety of delivery methods that allow students to complete the course in a variety of modes to suit individual learning requirements.

Class
Full time or part time: This study option involves attending classes where a Trainer leads students through the course or unit. Students completing their entire course through full time study attend one to two days per week for 30 weeks if you hold the CHC30113 or 48 weeks if directly enrolled into the Diploma, while students completing the course part time spent two nights per week for 56 weeks. Students wanting to complete some units only though classroom study should contact ACCCO.

Digital
Students complete the theoretical components of their course in a digital format. Internet access as well as a computer or similar device is required for this learning mode. All eLearning students have an ACCCO Trainer who provides regular contact by phone and/or email for questions and support. On the job assessment and support is also provided.

External
Students receive a Learning Guide which includes readings, activities and assessment. This mode of study allows students to study at a time and place convenient to them. All external students have a dedicated Trainer who provides regular support as well as on the job training and assessment.

Recognition of Prior Learning

ACCCO recognises prior experience and learning. Students work through a booklet which allows them to demonstrate their knowledge and skills without completing additional learning. Students are assessed on these skills and knowledge through the Recognition process.

Credit Transfer

Available where applicants have previously achieved competency in a unit assessed as equivalent to the unit of study required by the course.

What Do Students Say About ACCCO?

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Sandy was assigned as my trainer for my Certificate III in Education Support. I cannot express to you enough the difference Sandy made to my studies. Sandy was always available to assist, marked assignments in record time and followed up on observation visits regularly. She answered queries promptly and with detail. She really made me feel as if nothing was too much trouble. It was lovely to have her come out and observe me. She always provided lots of information and was more than willing to share her knowledge with me and assist in any questions I had to in regards to assessments. She made me feel excited about studying again and I truly believe that she shared in the excitement. If not for Sandy, I really cannot say if I would have finished or not. Sandy made the whole process run so smoothly and I cannot thank her enough for all of her support and encouragement. Because of Sandy not only would I recommend ACCCO to future students, but I may even continue my studies in Cert IV.

I just wanted you to know that you really did make an outstanding business decision in employing her. Not only is she an extremely capable trainer but an amazingly supportive and encouraging person.

Kelly, QLD
18/01/2017

Kelly, student from QLD
ACCCO is a lovely place to be to further your studies relating to the childcare industry. I enrolled in a diploma course in early childhood and I’m enjoying every second of it. From the helpful and friendly support staff to the lovely and dedicated trainers who are always there to help my classmates and I out in any areas that we may need help.

Once settled into the class environment, I go to meet new friends from the different continents of the world. All of them are very friendly and helpful individuals. I have no regrets leaving home, family and friends and coming here to do this course.
ACCCO is the place to be!

Yolanda, Malaysia.
December 2016
Yolanda, International student from Malaysia
I strongly recommend ACCCO for international students. I’ve had a very positive experience studying here because I was treated as an Individual. The class is smaller so you get lots of opportunity to talk, share ideas with other students and with the teacher.

I also feel that this school has more to offer because it is specialised in child care, unlike other institutions. I couldn’t be happier about the change I made and I would like to recommend ACCCO to other people.

Carla, Brazil.
December 2016
Carla, International Student from Brazil
ACCCO has provided me with a great experience while studying my Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. From the first moment I met my trainer, she made me feel so comfortable and more confident entering the field. She offered me a lot of support throughout my assessments and also shared her knowledge and ideas in relation to childcare. I loved how she showed me her resources that she made herself. It really made me more confident that i can do my placement and also encourage me to come up with my own creative ideas.

ACCCO did offer more support at head office from reading the materials at the start of the course but i did not use it at any point because I had a highly knowledgeable supportive trainer with me. I am so glad Melinda was my trainer. Her passion just shows and motivates me to work through everything. Overall my experience with ACCCO was beyond exceptional. I have been recommending it to all my friends who are considering studying in childcare because it really is worth it.

Rudo Juliet Mango: Western Australia
December 2016
Rudo Juliet Mango, Student from WA
After researching colleges on the internet, I discovered that ACCCO had a good reputation. They were a local training organisation that offered good service and had been in the industry for 20 years. The reason I chose to study the Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care is because I want to set up my own family day care business.

I love classes at ACCCO as they are engaging and I enjoy studying with my trainer. The training is thorough and diverse and opens my eyes to different aspects of the job.
I love classes at ACCCO!
This testimonial is merely a snapshot of the quality of service that ACCCO has provided to me as a student and future licensee. I would not hesitate to recommend ACCCO to anyone. Knowledge is power and given the changing and uncertain times in which we now live, I believe all child care licensees without qualifications in the child care industry would benefit greatly from being educated and informed through this course, as I have been. I will also have the additional benefit of being a fully qualified back-up staff member in our centre.
MM, Licensee, Gold Coast
As a child care director I encourage all my staff to study to get their qualifications in child care and give them opportunities to do traineeships. I have used several different training organisations and cannot recommend ACCCO more highly. They are professional, personal, helpful and consistent in all they do. I can see the difference in my staff who have studied through ACCCO to those who studied with other training organisation. There is definitely a higher quality of work as ACCCO are very supportive and consistently there for the students. As a director it is great to see your staff supported while they juggle study and work. I would not hesitate to recommend ACCCO to you.
CP, Director, Adelaide
I have always found the (ACCCO Staff) to be knowledgeable and well informed and they have provided excellent training and support to their students. ACCCO staff unfailingly demonstrate dedication and professionalism. The content of the courses cover all necessary areas to ensure staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills to successfully do their jobs. The regular visits on site have been a major assistance as it has helped keep the students focused and on track with their studies.
HW, Director, Brisbane

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