The Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care is a practically oriented course, which enables graduates to advance their careers in the childcare industry. This qualification covers workers in children’s services who are responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services, in accordance with licensing, accreditation and duty of care requirements.
At this level:
The units of competence in this qualification will be taught and assessed in clusters. All units must be successfully completed in order to achieve the qualification.
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This is a suggested course study plan. Australian City College offers a variety of elective and alternate units. For more information about your study options and units, discuss with your lecturer prior to enrolling.
| Unit ID | Title |
|---|---|
| CHCCS400C | Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework |
| CHCECE001 | Develop cultural competence |
| 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 |
| CHCECE016 | Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
| CHCECE017 | Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAD004 | Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
| CHCECE018 | Nurture creativity in children |
| HLTHIR404D | Work effectively with Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander people |
| 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 | Imbed 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 |
| Unit ID | Title |
|---|---|
| CHCORG506E | Coordinate the work environment |
| CHCECE013 | Use information about children to inform practice |
| HLTHIR403C | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers |
| CHCECE014 | Comply with family day care administration requirements |
| CHCECE015 | Attend to daily functions in home based child care |
