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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (Melbourne Only) CHC50121

Study Method
Blended, In-class
Locations
Melbourne (Caroline Springs, Clyde, Dandenong, Fawkner, Hoppers Crossing, Werribee)
Institution
Melbourne College of Further Education
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
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Melbourne College of Further Education Courses
  • This course is delivered with Skills First Funding for eligible individuals
  • This course is only available to Australian or New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Course Overview

Are you passionate about offering children the best opportunities for their individual development?

Our CHC50121 – Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care course is designed to train students in all aspects of childcare, from providing for care to babies, toddlers and children including assisting with routines, facilitating play to planning and implementing programs that support children’s development.

Some of the advanced skills you will learn in this course is how to make sure a facility follows the regulations of the National Quality Framework , management and leadership, health and safety management and develop and implement curriculum and programs for children including those with additional needs. The course has an ideal balance of theory and practical skills to ensure your confidence to advance in the workplace.

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Campus Locations

  • U39 / 617-643 Spencer St, West Melbourne Vic 3003
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Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Family Day Care Educator
  • Room leader
  • Senior educator
  • Manager or Director of family daycare or long daycare
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Recognition

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study Method

  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

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  • Victoria
    • Melbourne
      • Caroline Springs
      • Clyde
      • Dandenong
      • Fawkner
      • Hoppers Crossing
      • Werribee

Duration Study Load

  • The course is delivered over 34 weekly face-to-face sessions
  • Self-paced learning, which is approximately 15 hours per week
  • It is expected that the course could take you 15 months to complete, though this can vary from person to person
  • 280 hours of practical placement
  • Online theory classes being run during lockdown

Entry Requirements

  • The ability to travel to and from placements – placement hours can be early starts
  • Access to a computer or smart device and the internet to complete your studies
  • Obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing your placement
  • The required Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills to complete a Diploma level course. This will be assessed in your pre-training review during enrolment
  • Must have completed the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
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Work Placement

Practical placement is on the job training that you undertake during your course. This is a fantastic opportunity to practice the skills you are learning in the classroom in a supported manner.

This course requires you to complete 280 hours in the workplace. A workplace trainer will visit you in the workplace to observe and assess competency in skills towards the end of your placement hours.

Recognition Of Prior Learning

You can ask for your relevant existing skills, qualifications and experiences to be assessed and taken into account when your level of competency is being evaluated. There will be a cost associated, refer to the statement of fees and charges.

If you have previously completed a unit with the same code as your new course, you will be eligible for a credit transfer and you will not have to repeat that unit. There is no cost associated with this process.

Testimonials

  • "I loved the flexibility of the course and having classes on Saturday made sure it didn’t interfere with my business in family day care and my family commitments. Our tutor was very knowledgeable and always ready to help"
    Kashmere Ratu
  • "I’ve been working in the industry full time since the day after I finished my course. Without MCFE I wouldn’t be working in my dream career."
    Crystelle O’toole

Subjects

Core Units
CHCECE042Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
CHCECE050Work in partnership with children’s families
CHCECE048Plan and implement children’s education and care program
CHCECE047Analyse information to inform children’s learning
CHCECE043Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE045Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
CHCECE046Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE044Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
CHCECE041Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE049Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve professional practice
BSBTWK5135802Manage team effectiveness
Elective Units
CHCINM002Meet community information needs
BSBPEF502Develop and use emotional intelligence
CHCDIV003Manage and promote diversity
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Payment Options

You may be eligible for a Victorian government-subsidised place through the Skills First Program we are contracted to deliver. Course fees & costs depend on whether you are eligible for a government subsidy with fund made available by the Victorian & Commonwealth Governments.

Basic Funding Eligibility Criteria (other conditions may apply):

(1) Evidence of citizenship/residency, you must be either:

  1. an Australian citizen;
  2. a holder of a permanent visa; or
  3. a New Zealand citizen

(2) You can enrol in a maximum of 2 funded qualifications and 2 funded skills sets in one year

(3) You can undertake up to 2 funded programs at one time

(4) We require you to be 17 and over and not enrolled in high school to access funding

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About Melbourne College of Further Education

Melbourne College of Further Education (MCFE) is a small and trusted RTO with over 20 years’ experience in training, supporting and inspiring students to succeed in their chosen pathway. We believe in real skills for real jobs, we take the extra time to customise our course materials and create new and innovative ways of delivering course content.

As a Registered Training Organisation [RTO] qualifications completed with MCFE are recognised nationally. Qualifications achieved through the Australian VET system are also very highly regarded internationally. Our mission is to provide pathways into industry to contribute to a successful, skilled and innovative workforce.

MCFE offers high quality training both face to face and via a blended online model, offering students options to undertake our courses in a way that best suits their lifestyle.

Our trainers are dedicated and highly qualified with extensive practical industry experience and committed to providing quality outcomes to our students and ensuring that all training is both engaging and an enjoyable experience.

Our student support team are extremely passionate and committed to helping students succeed. They are always on hand to help with any questions and provide students with the support they may need to complete the course satisfactorily, especially if circumstances change.

Melbourne College of Further Education is a trading name of iAscend Polytechnic (RTO 21340)

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Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Family Day Care Educator
  • Room leader
  • Senior educator
  • Manager or Director of family daycare or long daycare
Want to see more job outcomes and how your future could change?
Get A Free Course Guide

Recognition

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study Method

  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

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  • Victoria
    • Melbourne
      • Caroline Springs
      • Clyde
      • Dandenong
      • Fawkner
      • Hoppers Crossing
      • Werribee

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