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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50125) at Victoria University equips students to work at a high level in children's services, planning activities and caring for children with an emphasis on play-based learning that enables children to achieve developmental outcomes. The practical course includes five work placements and a first aid course, and covers childhood development, planning for children with additional needs, networking and family partnerships, and health and safety. Graduates are qualified early childhood educators. It is offered at VU in Melbourne.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- To be awarded the CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- 15 units must be completed
- • 12 core units • 3 elective units
- • 2 units from the electives listed below- up to 1 unit from the list below
- elsewhere in the CHC Community Services Training Package
- or any other current training package or accredited course. The selection of electives chosen must be guided by the job outcome sought
- local sector requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification. . Where the full qualification is not completed
- a Statement of Attainment is issued for passed units
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) TeacherANZSCO 241111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186, via AITSL assessment and state registration.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold and provide one of the following. . CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. . CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. . . . . . International applicants must complete to determine suitability:. . Pre-training Review (PTR). . IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no band less than 5.5. Meet the Inherent requirements of the course. . Students will also be required to demonstrate they have the capacity to work with children and families in the highly demanding field of early childhood as set out by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations by participating in an interview. This may be conducted individually or as a group, at the discretion of Victoria University. Further information can be found at: https://www.acecqa.gov.au/. . . Practical Placement:. Prior to beginning placement, all students are required to complete both training modules:. . National Child Safety Training. . Victorian State Government EC PROTECT Training. The vocational sector also requires:. . a current and satisfactory Police Record Check. . Working with Children Check. . Immunisation. . . The following are suggested to visit are:. . https://www.education.gov.au/early-childhood/about/quality-and-safety/national-child-safety-training (in Gecko). . https://www.v
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