Overview
Graduates from Diploma of Early Childhood and Care have responsibility for supervision of other staff and volunteers. In most states it is the highest qualification required at director or service manager level for children’s service centre-based care.
It is noted that whilst Diploma of Early Childhood equips workers to work with children from 0-5 years of age, some workplaces and jurisdictions require workers to have skills and knowledge to work with children in both early and middle childhood (i.e. aged 0-12 years).
Where workers are required to work across the span of development from 0-12 years, candidates should receive training and/or assessment across this broader span of development and in addition to the qualification, be awarded a Statement of Attainment for achievement of the Middle childhood development skill set. VET Student loans is available for this course.
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is delivered with Victoria and Common Wealth Government, funding for students who meet the eligibility criteria. Please Note:
For more information, please click here to download a copy of the student handbook in pdf format.
For more information about JTI Online Standards, please click here.
Also read the student code of conduct, rights and responsibilities hereAccording to Australian Qualifications Framework, Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care course must be delivered for 1-2 years with minimum of 280 hours of work placement. But the Duration for each learner will depend on everyone’s skills and knowledge. For example, students with higher education qualifications and students who are already employed in the industry will find themselves completing the course within a shorter time frame as compared to learners with lower education and no experience in the industry. JTI considers each learner on an individual basis and learners who may want to complete the course at a shorter time frame than the one recommended by AQF will be given the following options:
- Undertake an assessment with a JTI staff member to demonstrate their capacity to undertake the course within a shorter time frame
- Produce evidence of higher learning or previous experience
- Undertake an RPL if applicable.
- Commit to attending online support classes as well as face to face classes and a commitment to self-study.
JTI offers flexible training which suits individuals and meets industry requirements. The flexible nature of our delivery of these courses [online, blended, face-to-face and self- study] caters to students in need of flexible study and work hours, for example working parents, students studying other courses, those juggling between employment and studies and all who are time constrained and wish to either further their education or change career paths.
To assess your eligibility for government funding, speak to a Job Training Institute staff member or use the government funding button below. Funding available currently is in Victoria. Government Funding Check
Click here to check eligibility
Students with disabilities are encouraged to access funded training places. For further information, contact our staff. Email: info@jti.edu.au, Phone: (03) 9055 5007 or (03)9212 3535
NoteThe Skills First Program is a Victorian Government–subsidized training scheme available to eligible residents of Victoria. If you are eligible, a non-refundable registration fee applies. Additional costs, such as student services and amenity fees, may also apply. JTI complies with the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to access government-funded training.
Funding Entitlements
Your completion of these courses with our institute may affect your future funding eligibility. So be sure these are the courses you are interested in, which will enable you get a job and lead to your future career pathway. Students in Victoria who qualify for government funding are only allowed to undertake 2 courses per calendar year.
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Registration Fee |
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CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care |
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Recommended Books |
The Big Picture (Karen Kearns) & Birth to Big School (Karen Kearns) Copies of this textbook are available at JTI Library for borrowing. |
This can be purchased from vendors directly around $89 (price is subject to change by vendors) |
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Re-issue certificate (including Academic Transcript) |
$50 (Digital version only) $80 (Including hard copy) |
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At Job Training Institute we accept the payment methods below:
- EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/Elective |
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| 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 |
| CHCMGT003 | Lead the work team | Elective |
| CHCPOL002 | Develop and implement policy | Elective |
| CHCECE053 | Respond to grievances and complaints about the service | Elective |
| Assessment Methods | Written Assessments, Case Studies/Scenarios, Research Activity/Projects/Plans,Simulations/ role play,reflective practice / Self- reflection,Performance Feedback,third party Observation, Work placement Assessment Task | |
Entry Requirements
• Be 18 years of age or older at the time of enrolment
• Be reasonably physically fit (due to the physical demands of the role)
• Complete a pre-enrolment interview with the Enrolment Manager and, if needed, with the Trainer
• Complete Language, Literacy, and Numeracy assessment via LLN Robot and determine a student’s digital literacy skills before enrolment
Enrolment Requirements
• Completed application form (online or written)
• Pre-Training Review Form
• LLN Assessment
• Valid photo ID
• Proof of age and residency (Victorian residency and concession eligibility if applicable)
• USI (Unique Student Identifier) details
• Evidence of citizenship/permanent residency or a valid visa (for Skills First applicants)
• Completed Evidence of Eligibility and Student Declaration Form (for government-funded enrolments)
Pre-Training Review
The Pre-Training Review (PTR) is conducted to ensure you are enrolled in the most suitable course and to identify any support you may need. As part of this process, your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills and Digital Literacy needs will be assessed.
Please note:
- LLN and Digital Literacy results do not affect your eligibility for enrolment.
- The assessments are used only to identify whether you may require additional support.
- Your training and assessment needs will be determined based on the PTR and LLN results.
- Outcomes of your PTR will be communicated to you via email or interview.
- All information is kept confidential in line with JTI’s Privacy Policy.
This course is current as per training.gov.au
Classes for this course are held at a variety of times and locations to be convenient and flexible for today’s busy schedules. All our students have both face-to-face and online learning available to them. Students are to submit assessments online, which is available 24/7 and this minimises the time lapse between submissions, marking and feedback. We encourage our students to take full advantage of our e-learning for studying and submitting assignments. Students undertaking online option must attend mandatory simulation sessions, First aid and work placements face to face.Online students must also attend weekly online sessions with a JTI trainer and must be able to identify themselves to the trainer during these online sessions.
Modes of delivery
This course is delivered in various modes which include:- Face to face
- Online
- Self-directed learning and
- work placement.
Work placement is undertaken at various industry facilities that are not related to Job Training Institute, hence, we are unable to guarantee work placement at a specific facility. Students will be advised of the venue of their work placement that they must attend as their course progresses.
Third Party Arrangements
Job Training Institute does not deliver this course through third party arrangements. We use brokers or agents for recruitment of students, but not for training. Job Training Institute is responsible for the quality of the training and assessment in compliance with VET standards, and for the issuance of the AQF certification documentation
Delivery Venue for Practical Class
Simulation class will be delivered at one of our campuses. Some students may take the option of attending online classes depending uppon Individual cases.
Some assignments that you will undertake may include:
- Work Observation
- Personal Journal
- Short Questions
- Case Studies/Scenarios
- Research Activities
- Portfolio of Work
- Demonstration
- Role Playing
- Practical Exercises
- Group Activities
- Formative Assessments
- Summative Assessment
All student are encouraged to submit assignment online.
Work placement is not optional; this course minimum of 280 hours of practical placement. JTI Work placement Coordinator, JTI Trainers and the student will work collaboratively in securing a work placement. To attain your certificate, you must complete both theory assessments and Work Placement assessments.
Requirements for Work Placement
- Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID012)
- Current Working with Children's Check
- Current Police Check ( less than 12 months)
- Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate (at least two doses)
Students may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer based on previous qualifications or relevant work experience. Please enquire during enrolment to determine eligibility.click here.
JTI is committed to ensuring that all students receive adequate learning support to ensure their full potential is reached, therefore, JTI ensures that:
- The learning and support need of all students is assessed upon entry into a course.
- All students are made aware of how to access the services they require to successfully complete their course.
- Feedback is collected about JTI's provision of support services and the feedback is systematically collated, analysed and used to improve training services. Support services available to all JTI students include:
- The trainer/educator is normally the first point of support. If the student is struggling with any training issues, or anything to do with their results and feedback, they should talk to their trainer for assistance.
- If the student has an IT issue, they are to email itsupport@jti.edu.au for assistance.
- For certificates and statement of attainment, students are to contact the quality assurance department on certificates@jti.edu.au
- If students would like to access their records, they should contact the campus manager. Contact details at the Dandenong campus are: info@jti.edu.au
- Any accounting issues, the students are to contact: manisha@jti.edu.au
- For work placement issues, students are to contact: workplacement@jti.edu.au
- For any other student support concerns, students to contact: studentsupport@jti.edu.au
- Authorised supervisor (children’s services)
- Centre manager (children’s services)
- Childhood educator
- Children’s adviser
- Children’s service director / manager
- Children’s services coordinator
- Director (children’s services)
- Group/team coordinator/leader (children’s services)
- Program leader (children’s services)
- Child development worker
This qualification has pathways for further study in:
- Bachelor of Education Primary/Secondary
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or Bachelor of Education(Early Childhood)
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