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    National code: CHC50121

    Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care at Campbelltown

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    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.

    18th Jul 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.

    6 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.

    17 hours

    Fee details

    Course fees are released each semester.

    We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.

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    This course is approved for a Commonwealth VET Student Loan (VSL).

    Proposed timetableWhat time classes run

    This course is currently scheduled on Wednesday and Thursday with evening classes. 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:

      • Minimum 280 hours work placement in a regulated Education and Care Service
      • A valid Working with Children Check https://www.ocg.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check
      • COVID-19 Vaccination is required to work in a the Education and Care Sector - https://education.nsw.gov.au/early-childhood-education/coronavirus/advice-for-services-and-providers
      • Learner needs to demonstrate successful progression in the course to be eligible to attempt work placement

    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.

    • This part-time night course (18 months) is 2 days per week program of 56 delivery weeks. This generally is across 6 school terms with term breaks. It would be best suited to a learner who is able to commit to 2 days per week on campus and/virtual classroom study. If this does not sound like you, we have other delivery options that may better suit you. Learners will require regular access to, and have the ability to use a computer and internet. This could be either be your personal device or can be accessed to your local campus. We look forward to supporting you in reaching your career goals. Classes will commence and run-in accordance to the current Public Health Orders.

    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.

    Campbelltown

    TAFE NSW Campbelltown is set amongst beautifully landscaped grounds, close to the M5 freeway, the Macarthur train station and shopping centre. As the western Sydney area experiences significant growth, TAFE NSW Campbelltown remains committed to meeting the growing and changing needs of our students, customers and industries.

    Campus address

    181 Narellan Road Campbelltown 2560

    Parking on campus grounds is available.

    Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

    Macarthur Station is 1400 metres from campus.

    Facilities

    TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

    • Operational training restaurant and commercial kitchens

    • Panel beating and finishing facilities

    • Photography studio

    • State-of-the-art graphic arts and digital media computing facilities

    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.

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