Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care
CHC50121
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Through your study time here at Queensland Academy of Technology, you will engage with our professional teachers, and learn about the development of the whole child. The holistic development covers intellectual, social, emotional, physical and educational needs of children under six years old. This qualification will empower you with the knowledge and practical experience required to work in the industry of early childhood education in Australia, with children, to support their learning, development, wellbeing, rights and safety. This course will build on your skills in curriculum planning care routines and understanding children’s cognitive development. As an educator you will be qualified to supervise staff and students and volunteers, implement programs for the children in an early years setting.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Queensland resident who is no longer at school
• An Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency
• Must not have or be enrolled in a certificate IV or higher-level qualification (not including qualifications completed at school and foundations skills training)
• Must not have or be enrolled in a Certificate 3 level or higher qualification (not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training)
ASSESSMENTS
Skills and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you study at the Queensland Academy of Technology, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback.
Credit transfer is available for students who have successfully completed units of competency through a nationally recognised provided. Evidence of transcript will be requested prior to commencing the course.
QUALIFICATION UNITS
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 28 units of competency. Completing placement is compulsory, and you will be expected to manage family and work commitments in order to complete your shifts. You are required to complete a minimum of 240 hours of placement to satisfy this component of your qualification.
**Prior to work placement you are required to apply for a blue card (working with children check).
CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001 - Develop cultural competence C
CHCECE002 - Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003 - Provide care for children
CHCECE004 - Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005 - Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007 - Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009 - Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCECE016 - Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE017 - Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood
CHCECE018 - Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE019 - Facilitate compliance in an education and care service
CHCECE020 - Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
CHCECE021 - Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE022 - Promote children's agency
CHCECE023 - Analyse information to inform learning
CHCECE024 - Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development
CHCECE025 - Embed sustainable practices in service operations
CHCECE026 - Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children
HLTWHS003 - Maintain work health and safety
BSBMGT605 - Provide leadership across the organization
CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
CHCMGT003 - Lead the work team
CHCPOL002 - Develop and implement policy
CHCPRP003 - Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTAID004 - Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
FURTHER STUDY
Students can pursue further studies from our wide range of university pathways. Pathways include a Bachelor degree in:
• Education (Early Childhood)
• Human Service and Social Science. Students can have up to 8 units credit (1 year) transferred.
For more information on our university pathways, please see Pathways Programs.
Students may also choose to immediately commence their careers as an educator in an early childhood environment.
TUITION FEES
Under Higher Level Skills:
Concessional: $76
Non-Concessional: $112
Fee for Services: $7,000
PAYMENT OPTIONS
We have many payment options available depending on each individual student. Please Contact QAT to know what payment option suits you.
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
CHC50121
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Through your study time here at Queensland Academy of Technology, you will engage with our professional teachers, and learn about the development of the whole child. The holistic development covers intellectual, social, emotional, physical and educational needs of children under six years old. This qualification will empower you with the knowledge and practical experience required to work with children, to support their learning, development, wellbeing, rights and safety. This course will build on your skills in curriculum planning care routines and understanding children’s cognitive development. As an educator you will be qualified to supervise staff and students and volunteers, implement programs for the children in an early years setting.
As an educator you will be qualified to supervise staff and students and volunteers, implement programs for the children in an early years setting.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• IELTS 5.5 or equivalent* (No band below 5.0)
• Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent in the student’s home country)*
• Students who have not completed high school must have relevant work experience or a qualification that indicate a likely success of course completion.
*Alternatively, students are required to take a pre-test before enrolment.
ASSESSMENTS
Skills and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you study at the Queensland Academy of Technology, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback.
Credit transfer is available for students who have successfully completed units of competency through a nationally recognised provided. Evidence of transcript will be requested prior to commencing the course.
QUALIFICATION UNITS
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 28 units of competency. Completing placement is compulsory, and you will be expected to manage family and work commitments in order to complete your shifts. You are required to complete a minimum of 240 hours of placement to satisfy this component of your qualification.
**Prior to work placement you are required to apply for a blue card (working with children check).
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
CHCLEG048 - Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum
CHCPRT049 - Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
CHCECE041 - Work in partnership with children's families
CHCPRP003 - Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCMGT003 - Lead the work team
CHCPOL002 - Develop and implement policy
CHCPEF502 - Develop and use emotional intelligence
FURTHER STUDY
Students can pursue further studies from our wide range of university pathways. Pathways include a Bachelor degree in:
• Education (Early Childhood)
• Human Service and Social Science. Students can have up to 8 units credit (1 year) transferred.
For more information on our university pathways, please see Pathways Programs.
Students may also choose to immediately commence their careers as an educator in an early childhood environment.
TUITION FEES
From $7,500**
**Check Fees and Funding or contact QAT for latest promotion.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
We have many payment options available depending on each individual student. Please Contact QAT to know what payment option suits you.
Progress your career in childcare with Diploma of Early Childhood Education at Queensland Academy of Technology.
Why Study ECEC with QAT?
At QAT our aim is to assist you in reaching the required competence and confidence to succeed within the Early Childhood Services industry.
Join QAT industry award winning trainers who will provide you with the individual training support to successfully achieve your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care to reach career goals and gain employment in the Early Childhood Service industry.
- Highly informative orientation and induction
- This qualification is designed for students who wish to advance their skills and knowledge in the early childhood education and care sector.
- This qualification is nationally recognised.
- Students will further develop their knowledge in supporting young children’s development in various aspects.
- Students will gain leadership and management skills in the children service setting.
- All of our students gain real world experience by visiting and working in local childcare centres.
- QAT helps arrange work based training for our students.
Employment Opportunities
Job prospects upon successful completion of this course include:
- Before and After School Care Coordinator
- Lead Educator
- Long Day Care Service Centre Manager
- Family Day Care Coordinator
- Centre Administrator
Any Questions?
For assistance, our Enrolments Team are more than happy to help you with any questions you may have.
Contact us now and we’ll get you started.
Servio Castillo
I have studied here for one year and a half. It has been great since they changed the curriculum. The way the classes are now more comprehensive and easy to understand. Our trainer is always helpful and provides us with all sorts of course related information, including job hunting resources. That is how I discovered my current job agency. I have been happily working with my agency and getting paid work from different child care centers for almost a year now.
Maria | Early Childhood Education & Care
Hi, my name is Maria Paula.
I would like to share my successful journey with QAT throughout COVID19 restricted time. In August 2019, I have started Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care at QAT. I have done my first placement at KIDS ELC2 and I was trying to apply all of my knowledge and experience that I gained from QAT. Therefore I was referred by Lead Educator to Centre Director which offered ma a casual job by end of 2019. However, I cannot continue my work due to COVID 19, I stopped to work from March 2020. Since then I have studied with my passion and tried to engage with my knowledge and practical experience. All QAT staff encourage me a lot to be prepared for next opportunity. Finally in July 2020, I have received an offer to work at Taigum KIDS ELS 1 as a permanent part-time. Without support from QAT staff, I could not achieved it.
Thank you QAT.
Arabella | Certificate III Early Childhood Education & Care
I started the Certificate III in ECEC in May 2020.
Even though I am still in Block A, I managed to engage with a job at a child centre even though I had no experience working in the industry.
QAT provides both knowledge lecture and performance activities, face to face in class.
Attending those simulated class gives me a great background knowledge of what is like working in a childcare centre.
During the COVID-19 restricted time, many of us cannot get work placement. However, the training at QAT gives students a great opportunity to keep progressing.
I am very thankful about our trainer giving me a confidence as well as a professional training.
Keiko Matsuzaki | Early Childhood Education & Care
QAT is one of the best colleges in Brisbane, because of its strong strategies and curriculum. I feel I am learning very valuable skills, which will make me a great educator. The teachers are very friendly and approachable and offer precise guidance. If you want to study seriously, I recommend you study at QAT!
