Institute of Health and Nursing Australia Institute of Health and Nursing Australia

CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

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AQF Level 5

Amount of Training 1250 Hours

Location Melbourne

Full Fee AUD $5,990

Mode of Delivery On-campus | Blended

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care provides in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of skills and aptitude needed to foster young children's development. The course is specifically for teachers and individuals looking to make a career in pre-schools, pre-primary schools, nursery schools or setting up or managing childhood care centers.

Course Overview

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care provides a foundation in childhood education.It covers topics such as child development and psychology, child Nutrition, life coping skills, pedagogy and planning, and organization of pre-schools and daycare centers.

Why Diploma of Early Childhood Education from IHNA?

24*7 student support assistance

280 hours of professional placement

Simulation exercises that provide hands-on knowledge

On-campus/ Blended

Qualified and industry experienced educators

  • Flexible mode of delivery – 4 days Blended session with flexible timing/ 2.5 days On-campus.

  • Free course for Funding eligible students. Student pays $0

  • VET student loan applicable for eligible students - Australian Citizen/ NZ citizens (SCV 444 visa) and Permanent humanitarian visa holders.

  • $300 scholarship applicable for upfront payment (Full-fee paying students).

  • Monthly and fortnightly payment options – Direct debit

  • 280 hours of professional placement arranged by IHNA – Child care facility

  • 24*7 student support assistance and 8*6 educator support

  • Articulation Pathways:-

    1. Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood
    2. Bachelor of Teaching in Early Childhood or Primary School Teaching

  • Eligible students can get credit transfers

  • Nationally accredited course

  • 50% Scholarship over 50 years (Applicable Only For Domestic Full Fee Candidates)

  • Simulation based training session at campus (one to two days per semester)

  • If you have not completed the Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care course, you have the option to do this course as a clubbing course (Cert III in ECEC progressing to Diploma in ECEC; credit transfer is applicable)

Domestic Students

IHNA considers you a "domestic" student if you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen, or the holder of a permanent humanitarian visa, and those who are in Australia with a minimum 1-year visa, which covers the Diploma in Early childhood education and care course without any study limitation on visa (Except subclass 500 holders).

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Where will this course take you ?

With the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care in hand, you’ll be able to work professionally as a:

  • Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
  • Children’s Services Assistant Manager
  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Family Day Care Educator
  • Nanny
  • Playgroup Supervisor
  • Preschool Educator
  • Educational Leader
  • Outside School Hours Care Co-Ordinator/ supervisor

Entry Requirements

  • Hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course certificate possess basic computer skills.
  • Applicants will have to demonstrate their competence in literacy and numeracy levels in an Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) at Exit Level 3 and participate in a pre-training review (PTR) when enrolling into the course.

Additional Requirement for professional experience placement (PEP)

  • A satisfactory National Police Clearance / Australian Federal Police Clearance Certificate (AFP) / NCC
  • Working with children check (WCC)
  • Applicable immunisation certification such as COVID-19 Certificate.IHNA highly recommends students to complete the immunisation process before the PEP start date as some facilities will not provide placement to students without Immunisation.

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