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This course is only available to Victorian residents.
Are you passionate about offering children the best opportunities for their individual development?
Our CHC50121 Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care course is designed to train students in all aspects of childcare, from providing care to babies, toddlers and children including assisting with routines, facilitating play to planning and implementing programs that support children’s development.
Some of the advanced skills you will learn in this course include ensuring a facility follows the regulations of the National Quality Framework, management and leadership, health and safety management and development and implementation of curriculum and programs for children including those with additional needs. The course has an ideal balance of theory and practical skills to ensure your confidence to advance in the workplace.
12 months (average) 33 face-to-face session – 1 x 5 hours class per week Assessments include: written and oral questions; projects; and observations of skills Recommended 15 hours of self-paced learning per week 280 hours of work placement and workplace visits by your assessor
Delivery mode:Online / On Campus
Average duration:12 months
Locations:
Caroline Springs, VIC, 3023
Clyde, VIC, 3978
Dandenong, VIC, 3175
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Fawkner, VIC, 3060
Hoppers Crossing, VIC, 3029
Werribee, VIC, 3030
West Melbourne, VIC, 3003
Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff. Students will attain real-world understandings of the expectations and skills required to work in this field to prepare you for the workforce.
Enquire with Melbourne College of Further Education to find out more.
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
This course can help you get a job as:
Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.
The Australian government provides funding to help students who are completing the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. The type of funding you receive depends on the state that you live in.
There are eligibility requirements for each type of funding.
Enquire with Melbourne College of Further Education to check your eligibility
This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.
Recognition of Prior Learning
RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.
You may be eligible for a Victorian government-subsidised place through the Skills First Program we are contracted to deliver. Course fees & costs depend on whether you are eligible for a government subsidy with fund made available by the Victorian & Commonwealth Governments.
Basic Funding Eligibility Criteria (other conditions may apply):
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Melbourne College of Further Education (MCFE) is a small and trusted RTO with over 20 years’ experience in training, supporting and inspiring students to succeed in their chosen pathway. We believe in real skills for real jobs, we take the extra time to customise our course materials and create new and innovative ways of delivering course content.
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