Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Part Time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Combination
Duration
Course duration Time required to complete this course.
1 year
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
2nd Aug 2022
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
8th Dec 2023
Time Commitment
Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
4 hours
Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
10 hours
Fee details
Course fees are released each semester.
We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
This course is approved for a Commonwealth VET Student Loan (VSL).
Proposed timetableWhat time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Tuesday and Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional informationOther things to know
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
Knowledge assessments: online quizzes, multiple-choice questions, matching and true or false activities, research projects, presentations, creative projects
Skills assessments: critical reflection activities and reflective journals, programming, planning and implementing curriculum tasks
Practical skills assessments: practical demonstrations such as implementing experiences and routines
Submission of a training logbook
Work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to meet the following work placement requirements:
- You are required to undertake a minimum of 280 hours of work placement at a regulated Early Childhood Service with children aged 0-6 years. Please ensure if you enrol in this course that you are situated in the South Region Area or can complete your placement in the South Region Area (ILLAWARRA or RIVERINA).
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
There are no materials needed for this qualification.
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to provide evidence that you have:
- a CHC30113 or a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care to enrol in this course. This is a pre-requisite.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 , including 12 core and 3 speciality units.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Reflect on and improve own professional practiceCHCPRP003
Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in childrenCHCECE045
Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care serviceCHCECE044
Nurture creativity in childrenCHCECE043
Course deliveryCombination study
Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.
Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Bega CLC
TAFE NSW Bega is located amid the lush pastures, forests and rolling hills of the Sapphire Coast’s rural heartland, in southern NSW. The Bega Valley is a flourishing area that is constantly evolving and TAFE NSW Bega is committed to meeting the growing and changing needs of our students, customers and industries within the local community and surrounding district.
Campus address
199 Auckland Street Bega NSW 2550
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Automotive training workshop
Early childhood simulated classroom
Fully equipped library
Horticultural workshop and greenhouse
Welding and metal fabrication workshop
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au