CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Course Details
| Provider Name | Onepath College | This program is delivered in the classroom, through online learning, and in the workplace. |
| RTO Code | 46203 | |
| CRICOS Code | 04257J | |
| CRICOS Course Code | 118676J | |
| Delivery Location | Level 1, 30 Cowper Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 Various workplaces |  |
| Delivery mode | This program is delivered in the classroom, through online learning and in the workplace. | |
| Duration | 78 weeks, including 60 study weeks and 18 weeks of holidays | |
| Study load | 20 hours per week consisting of 14 hours of classroom training and assessment and 6 hours of online learning per week. Work placement of 280 hours. Additional 5 hours per week self study recommended. |
Overview of Course
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 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 supervision of volunteers or other educators.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of at least 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
Licensing/Regulatory information
Under the Education and Care Services National Law (as applied in each state and territory) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.
Entry Requirements
The Training Package requires that entry to the qualification is open to individuals who hold;
- CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or its equivalent successor)
- OR
- CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
- Alternatively, individuals may hold:
- An Australian diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
- OR
- An Australian diploma or certificate III in Children’s Services.
- AND
- Demonstrate at least 12 months of cumulative employment (full-time equivalent) within the last 5 years in a regulated education and care service in Australia, supported by verifiable evidence.
- OR
- Hold the CHCSS00147 Entry into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
In addition to above requirements:
- Student must be at least 18 years of age and have completed the qualification equivalent of Australian Year 12
- Student may be required to participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs
- Student must have an IELTS* score of 6.0 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old)
#English language competence can also be demonstrated through any of the following:
Successful completion of ONEPATH COLLEGE English Placement Test at IELTS level 6.0.
Completion of AQF Certificate III or higher within the last 2 years or
Successful completion of ONEPATH COLLEGE English Placement Test at IELTS level 6.0
Other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL are accepted. Students must provide their results to confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
Course Fees
| Tuition Fee | $18000 | Material Fee | $1000 | Enrolment Fee (Non Refundable) | $300 |
intakes
Jan / Apr / Jul / Cct ( Midterm Intake Available )
Target group
This course is targeted at international students who are:
- seeking to pursue a career in early childhood education and care
- seeking to enter a new industry sector
- seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications.
Completing this course may provide you with employment or learning opportunities. Potential employment options are as an Educator in an Early Childhood Education and Care setting. Further education pathways may include higher education qualifications in early childhood education and care.
Career outcome
- Work as an Early childhood educators in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens
future pathway
Student who completes this course may wish to continue their education into higher education qualifications in early childhood education and care.
Award of qualification:
Students will need to successfully complete all units in this course to receive certificate of CHC50125 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Learners who partially complete the qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units they are deemed competent.
It is mandatory to complete work placement hours to be eligible for attainment of this qualification.
Units of competency
Student requires to complete 15 units including 12 core and 3 elective units to award this qualification
| Code | Title | Core or Elective |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | Core |
| CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | Core |
| CHCECE042 | Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing | Core |
| CHCECE043 | Nurture creativity in children | Core |
| CHCECE044 | Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service | Core |
| CHCECE045 | Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children | Core |
| CHCECE046 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children | Core |
| CHCECE047 | Analyse information to inform children’s learning | Core |
| CHCECE048 | Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum | Core |
| CHCECE049 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations | Core |
| CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with children’s families | Core |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Core |
| Code | Title | Core or Elective |
| BSBHRM413 | Support the learning and development of teams and individuals | Elective |
| BSBSTR501 | Establish innovative work environments | Elective |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice | Elective |
| Note | Electives are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements |
Training and Assessment Information
This course is delivered through face-to-face training and assessment, as well as through online learning and workplace-based training and assessment.
You are required to attend 20 Hours a weeks that includes face to face classes for 14 hours and online 6 hours.
You will also be required to complete a work placement of 280 hours.
You will also need to complete assessments for this course which may include:
- Written questions
- Projects
- Presentations
- Reports
- Role plays/observations
- Workplace hours logbook
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms, and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.
You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course.
Course Progress and Attendance
Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.
Student Support
We offer the following in relation to support and welfare:
- one-to-one support from the trainer/assessor
- support with personal issues
- access to additional learning resources
- reasonable adjustment in assessment
- social events
- information about external sources of support.
You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy.
We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may prepare a Student Support Plan for you based on those needs.
Course Credit/ recognition of prior learning (RPL)
You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at www.onepath.edu.au
Please note that although we are required to offer you RPL, it would not be expected as an international student that you would pursue this opportunity as most likely you would not have relevant workplace experience and existing skills and knowledge.
If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit. You will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment.
For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details shown below.
OSHC
You are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover before arriving in Australia. Onepath College provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook. You can approach any of these providers to find out costs and organise your cover or Onepath College can organise one for you.
Resource Requirements
You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes. These costs are not included in your course fees. Specifications for laptops and associated costs are included below.
PC
| Minimum Requirements | |
| Processor | Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support*; 2 GHz or faster processor Microsoft Windows 10 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 10 |
| RAM | 10 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended) |
| Hard disk space | 3.1 GB or more of available hard-disk space |
| Monitor resolution | 1024 x 768 display (1280×800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended. |
| Graphics processor acceleration requirements | OpenGL 2.0-capable system |
| Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. |
MACOS
| Minimum requirements | |
| Processor | Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support |
| Operating system | Big Sur |
| RAM | 2 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended) |
| Hard disk space | 4 GB or more of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space required during installation. |
| Monitor resolution | 1024 x 768 display (1280×800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended |
| Graphics processor acceleration requirements | OpenGL 2.0-capable system |
| Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. |
| Name of software | Associated costs | |
| Office 365 | $109 annually | https://products.office.com/en-au/buy/office |
| Laptop details | Associated costs | |
| Any laptop that meets the specifications above | $450 (approximate only) | Various |
How Can I Apply?
To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including:
- copy of your High School Certificate and Transcript
- copy of your passport
- Proof of English language proficiency as specified in the entry requirements.
Where To From Here?
If your application is successful, we will send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all of the terms and conditions. If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us.
Once we receive this, we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter and an invoice for the first payment.
The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.
This course outline should be read in conjunction with Onepath College’s International Student Handbook. This can be found online at www.onepath.edu.au