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- Learning MethodOnline + Work Placement
- IntakesNow Open
- LocationsAustralia Wide
- DurationUp to 18 Months
280 Hours WP
Please note that Foundation Education is a private institution and it is unlikely any government funding will be available for this course. This course will not qualify for Free TAFE.
Course Overview
Accreditation: Nationally Recognised Qualification
Career Opportunities:
- Lead Educator
- Childcare Director
If you aspire to work as a high-level Early Childhood Educator, this online diploma will prepare you with the skills and knowledge required. The qualification will enable various long-term career opportunities including the role of a Childcare Director.
Topics covered in this online course include developing teams and individuals, using an approved learning framework and many more. Assessments will include a range of quizzes, knowledge questions and case studies. Students will also need to undertake workplace projects and observations and will be required to submit video evidence of their learnings.
Upon completion of this course, you will be issued with a CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care by Foundation Education (RTO: 22557).
There is a work placement requirement for this course and students must apply for their Working with Children check at course commencement.
For mandatory work placement, students must have access to a regulated education and care service provider, with an appropriate range of work tasks and ratios of children, AND access to a qualified supervisor. The supervisor will need to hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent.
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Job Outcomes
- Lead Educator
- Childcare Director
- Educational Leader
- Group Leader
- Assistant Director
Prerequisite & Entry Criteria
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold a:
- CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or
- CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Students’ skills and capabilities to undertake this training product will be assessed and advice on suitability will be provided during the pre-enrolment process.
- Parent or Guardian approval for students under the age of 18
- Permanent Australian Resident or equivalent
- Mandatory work placement
- Working with Children Check
- Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points
- Internet: High-speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fibre optic (Dial-up access is not recommended)
- Windows: Operating system – Windows 8 or above
- Internet Browser: Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
- MAC: Operating system – OS X 10.14 Mojave or later
- Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download)
Subjects
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
CHCECE048 – Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
CHCECE049 – Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
CHCECE050 – Work in partnership with children’s families
CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice
BSBPEF502 – Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBHRM413 – Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
CHCECE053 – Respond to grievances and complaints about the service
Fees
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Fees for this course depend on the payment method and any existing promotions available with Foundation Education.
Always remember to enquire about any:
- Discounts
- Payment Plans
which may be available.
Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.
*Payment plan total is $100 deposit + 78 weekly payments. Foundation Education uses the direct debiting services of Debitsuccess on payment plans. Payment plans will incur a $12 establishment fee, charged with the first instalment, plus a 3.63% transaction fee on each transaction. Weekly payment amount provided is already inclusive of the transaction fee.
About the Institution
Foundation Education is a leading Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that offers a wide range of Certificate and Diploma-level courses across Early Childhood Education and Care, Education Support, Allied Health, Dental Assisting, Health Services and more.
RTO22557