CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia.
Educators at this level are responsible for designing and implementing a curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations. They use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. They may have responsibility for the supervision of volunteers or other educators.
Early childhood educators work in long daycare centres, family daycare, pre-schools or kindergartens.
- This course will prepare you for an Early childhood educator job in the Early Childhood Education and Care industry.
- You will be required to study 12 core units and 3 electives.
- AMES Australia organises a work placement of 280 hours for each student at a regulated childcare service. All students are supervised during their placement.
- Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
- All AMES Australia industry certificate courses provide specialist English language support for refugees and migrants.
What will I learn?
- Supporting Children’s Development and Learning
- Regulatory compliance in the childcare industry
- Planning and development of services to cater to children's needs
- Planning and facilitating creativity in the children
- Development of alliances and networking among the parents
- Starting a career in child care centres, before and after school services, kindergartens and affiliated industry
How will I learn?
The course will be offered in Mixed Mode Delivery
- Classroom-based Learning (Face to face), where you attend AMES' campus with a Teacher/Trainer present
- Online Learning, where you studies remotely off campus via MS Teams, using training materials that are provided online or correspondence by the Teacher/Trainer
What jobs can I apply for after completing this course?
- Early Childhood Educator
- Lead Educator
- Centre Manager
- Director
- Family Day Care Operator
- OHS Coordinator