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CHC50113 - Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (Old Package)

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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (Old Package)

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Is superseded by CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Notes

Major changes to the Qualification structure and content include the introduction of entry requirements to reflect sector requirements.

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services. In doing so they work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard.

They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff.

Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.

From 1 July 2022 the core unit HLTAID004 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID012 – for more information see: https://www.asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units

Packaging Rules

Total number of units 28

23 core units
5 elective units, consisting of:

  • at least 2 must be selected from the elective units listed below

  • up to 3 units may be selected from any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses relevant to the work outcome

Core units

CHCDIV002 – Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

CHCECE001 – Develop cultural competence

CHCECE002 – Ensure the health and safety of children

CHCECE003 – Provide care for children

CHCECE004 – Promote and provide healthy food and drinks

CHCECE005 – Provide care for babies and toddlers

CHCECE007 – Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

CHCECE009 – Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

CHCECE016 – Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children

CHCECE017 – Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood

CHCECE018 – Nurture creativity in children

CHCECE019 – Facilitate compliance in an education and care services

CHCECE020 – Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour

CHCECE021 – Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children

CHCECE022 – Promote children’s agency

CHCECE023 – Analyse information to inform learning

CHCECE024 – Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development

CHCECE025 – Embed sustainable practices in service operations

CHCECE026 – Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children

CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically

CHCPRT001 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

HLTAID004- Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

*HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an education and care setting (must be delivered from 1 July 2022)

HLTWHS003 – Maintain work health and safety

Elective units

CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people

CHCINM002 – Meet community information needs

CHCMGT003 – Lead the work team

CHCPOL002 – Develop and implement policy

CHCPOL003 – Research and apply evidence to practice

CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice

CHCSAC005 – Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in school age care

BSBINN502 – Build and sustain an innovative work environment

BSBLED401 – Develop teams and individuals

BSBMGT605 – Provide leadership across the organisation

BSBSUS501 – Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

PSPMNGT605B – Manage diversity