Do you already work in the child care industry but would like to further your skills?
Are you hoping to gain a promotion or position change?
Do you need the necessary qualifications to become Authorised Supervisor of a child care centre?
Why not complete the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50121?
Childcare educators who have completed this qualification are responsible for developing and evaluating the program. Workers at this level have responsibility for the supervision of other staff and volunteers and in most States it is the highest qualification required at Director or Service Manager level.
Why study this course?
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50121 is designed for participants who intend to work as a Director or Supervisor in a Long Day Care Centre, Occasional Care Centre, as an assistant in a Kindergarten or Pre-school, as a Family Day Care Coordinator or as a Child Development Officer.
Potential career outcomes
Other occupational titles for the graduates of the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50121 include:
Child Care Worker, Team Leader, Group Leader, Program Leader, Service Manager, Service Director, Special Needs Inclusion Worker, Family Day Career or Service Coordinator.
Course Details
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50121 is available to students who have completed Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30121.
This course will require you to complete a total of 280 hours practical work placement. These hours will be on a volunteer basis, unless you are already employed in the child care industry, in which case you are more than welcome to use your current workplace and hours to meet the 280 hour requirement. Please note that a minimum of 140 hours must be spent working with 0-2 year olds, while the remaining 140 hours needs to be spent with 2-6 year olds. All hours must take place in an accredited and recognised education and care environment.
The course is available as a traineeship for eligible, employed applicants. Please contact us on 1300 553 774 or complete the form below to find out further information. This funding is subsidised by the NSW Government.
We also offer this course via distance training which allows you to complete it at your own pace with the support of a trainer. When completing your course via distance our trainer will be with you every step of the way. You will have access to them via email, phone or zoom Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. For further information regarding distance training please contact us on 1300 553 774 or complete the form below.
Price: $3,500.00 (Distance Training; $400 deposit required)
Payment plans are available, Wave Learning uses an Ezidebit system.
Credit Transfer
Wave Learning is always happy to grant credit transfers for any units deemed competent on a transcript, issued by another Registered Training Organisation including TAFE. Please contact us on 1300 553 774 or complete the form below if you would like more information.
Recognised Prior Learning/ Recognised Current Competencies
Have you worked in your current industry for more than 5 years and feel you have the skills but not the qualification?
Ask us about the Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) and Recognised Current Competency (RCC) options available to you.
Please Note:
Fees for additional or lost textbooks: $150
Reprint of certificate and transcript: $25
Reprint of materials: $150