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. Eductors at this level are responsible for designing and implementing a curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of the service operations. They use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. They may have responsibility for the supervision of volunteers or other educators. 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. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
Entry to this qualification requires students to have successfully completed and hold a CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification.
CQUniversity requirement: completion of bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment before enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course.
The requirement to complete vocational placement component for the duration of the qualification of 280 hours in a regulated children's education and care service in Australia.
The requirement to successfully obtain a Working With Children Check relevant to your state in Australia.
Access to a computer, Internet and intermediate computer skills. 24 hour CQUniversity computer labs are available on selected campuses.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
COVID-19 vaccination is no longer a mandatory requirement for workers in early childhood, primary and secondary education settings. Decisions on mandatory vaccinations will instead be made by the owner or operator of these settings and as such students undertaking work-integrated learning will need to adhere to the individual education setting requirements.
Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.
Additional information
The course is organised to reflect the learning and work activities that take place within a regulated education and care service, with a mandatory work placement of 280 hours.
Within this time allocation, students can demonstrate the required vocational placement tasks and skills for other units as required for the qualification.
From consultation with the industry, students are recommended to complete additional hours of Vocational Placement, to what is listed on the training package, to achieve this qualification, which is inclusive of the 280 hours required for unit CHCECE048.
A total number of 280 hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirements of workplace hours within this qualification.
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
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On completion of CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, occupations include working as an Educator in long daycare centres, family daycare, pre-schools or kindergartens.
Students can also further their study opportunities with credits towards other qualifications on the CQUniversity scope of registration.
Third-Party agreement with The MaraWay.
Study Mode Definitions
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
This course is delivered over a 48 week period, however as it is competency and cluster-based, it may be possible for students to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
The course is organised to reflect the learning and work activities that take place within an early childhood setting, with a mandatory work placement of 280 hours in a regulated children's education and care service in Australia.
From consultation with the industry, students are recommended to complete 336 hours of Vocational Placement within this course, which is inclusive of the 280 hours required for unit CHCECE048.
CLUSTER 1 HEALTH AND SAFETY In this Cluster you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CLUSTER 2 COMMUNICATION AND REFLECTIVE PRACTICE In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with children’s families | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CLUSTER 3 INCLUSIVE PRACTICES In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCECE047 | Analyse information to inform children’s learning | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE046 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE045 | Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CLUSTER 4 PLANNING AND PEDAGOGY In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCECE043 | Nurture creativity in children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE048 | Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE042 | Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CLUSTER 5 SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCECE049 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCINM002 | Meet community information needs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CLUSTER 6 LEADERSHIP In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCMGT003 | Lead the work team | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CLUSTER 7 COMPLIANCE In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCECE044 | Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE053 | Respond to grievances and complaints about the service | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | CHCECE041 - Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
2 | CHCPRP003 - Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
2 | CHCECE050 - Work in partnership with children’s families |
3 | CHCECE047 - Analyse information to inform children’s learning |
3 | CHCECE046 - Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
3 | CHCECE045 - Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children |
4 | CHCECE043 - Nurture creativity in children |
4 | CHCECE048 - Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum |
4 | CHCECE042 - Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing |
5 | CHCECE049 - Embed environmental responsibility in service operations |
5 | CHCINM002 - Meet community information needs |
6 | CHCMGT003 - Lead the work team |
6 | BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness |
7 | CHCECE044 - Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service |
7 | CHCECE053 - Respond to grievances and complaints about the service |
This course is delivered over a 48 week period, however as it is competency and cluster-based, it may be possible for students to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
The course is organised to reflect the learning and work activities that take place within an early childhood setting, with a mandatory work placement of 280 hours in a regulated children's education and care service in Australia.
From consultation with the industry, students are recommended to complete 336 hours of Vocational Placement within this course, which is inclusive of the 280 hours required for unit CHCECE048.
CLUSTER 1 HEALTH AND SAFETY In this Cluster you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CLUSTER 2 COMMUNICATION AND REFLECTIVE PRACTICE In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with children’s families | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CLUSTER 3 INCLUSIVE PRACTICES In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCECE045 | Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE046 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE047 | Analyse information to inform children’s learning | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CLUSTER 4 PLANNING AND PEDAGOGY In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCECE043 | Nurture creativity in children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE048 | Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE042 | Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CLUSTER 5 SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCINM002 | Meet community information needs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE049 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CLUSTER 6 LEADERSHIP In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCMGT003 | Lead the work team | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CLUSTER 7 COMPLIANCE In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCECE044 | Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE053 | Respond to grievances and complaints about the service | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | CHCECE041 - Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
2 | CHCECE050 - Work in partnership with children’s families |
2 | CHCPRP003 - Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
3 | CHCECE045 - Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children |
3 | CHCECE046 - Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
3 | CHCECE047 - Analyse information to inform children’s learning |
4 | CHCECE043 - Nurture creativity in children |
4 | CHCECE048 - Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum |
4 | CHCECE042 - Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing |
5 | CHCINM002 - Meet community information needs |
5 | CHCECE049 - Embed environmental responsibility in service operations |
6 | BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness |
6 | CHCMGT003 - Lead the work team |
7 | CHCECE044 - Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service |
7 | CHCECE053 - Respond to grievances and complaints about the service |
This course is delivered over a 48 week period, however as it is competency and cluster-based, it may be possible for students to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
The course is organised to reflect the learning and work activities that take place within an early childhood setting, with a mandatory work placement of 280 hours in a regulated children's education and care service in Australia.
From consultation with the industry, students are recommended to complete 336 hours of Vocational Placement within this course, which is inclusive of the 280 hours required for unit CHCECE048.
CLUSTER 1 HEALTH AND SAFETY In this Cluster you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CLUSTER 2 COMMUNICATION AND REFLECTIVE PRACTICE In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with children’s families | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CLUSTER 3 INCLUSIVE PRACTICES In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCECE045 | Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE046 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE047 | Analyse information to inform children’s learning | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CLUSTER 4 PLANNING AND PEDAGOGY In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCECE048 | Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE042 | Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE043 | Nurture creativity in children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CLUSTER 5 SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCINM002 | Meet community information needs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE049 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CLUSTER 6 LEADERSHIP In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCMGT003 | Lead the work team | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CLUSTER 7 COMPLIANCE In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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CHCECE044 | Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE053 | Respond to grievances and complaints about the service | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | CHCECE041 - Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
2 | CHCECE050 - Work in partnership with children’s families |
2 | CHCPRP003 - Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
3 | CHCECE045 - Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children |
3 | CHCECE046 - Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
3 | CHCECE047 - Analyse information to inform children’s learning |
4 | CHCECE048 - Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum |
4 | CHCECE042 - Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing |
4 | CHCECE043 - Nurture creativity in children |
5 | CHCINM002 - Meet community information needs |
5 | CHCECE049 - Embed environmental responsibility in service operations |
6 | CHCMGT003 - Lead the work team |
6 | BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness |
7 | CHCECE044 - Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service |
7 | CHCECE053 - Respond to grievances and complaints about the service |
The duration of approximately 3 months for a full assessment to occur by a CQUniversity trainer and assessor, from receipt of all documentation and evidence against the units selected for recognition prior learning by the applicant. The full RPL process is available at www.cqu.edu.au
CORE UNITS Recognition Prior Learning only |
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CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE046 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE049 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with children’s families | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE048 | Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE043 | Nurture creativity in children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE044 | Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE047 | Analyse information to inform children’s learning | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE045 | Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE042 | Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
ELECTIVE UNITS Recognition Prior Learning only |
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CHCMGT003 | Lead the work team | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCECE053 | Respond to grievances and complaints about the service | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCINM002 | Meet community information needs | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
CHCECE046 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
CHCECE049 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations |
CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with children’s families |
CHCECE048 | Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum |
CHCECE043 | Nurture creativity in children |
BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
CHCECE044 | Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service |
CHCECE047 | Analyse information to inform children’s learning |
CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
CHCECE045 | Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children |
CHCECE042 | Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing |
CHCMGT003 | Lead the work team |
CHCECE053 | Respond to grievances and complaints about the service |
CHCINM002 | Meet community information needs |
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Practical Task |
Written/Electronic Assessment |
Third Party Verification |
RPL |
Other |