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National code: CHC50121

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care at Kingscliff

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Part Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

On campus

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

10 months

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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Time Commitment

Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.

5 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

Subsidised Fee This is the subsidised fee for NSW residents that are eligible for any subsidies, this may not include additional materials or uniforms needed for this course.

$4,970

This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.

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

Proposed timetable What time classes run

This course is currently scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday with evening classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

Additional information Other 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.

  • During your course, you will undertake a mandatory 280 hours of work placement in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia. Depending on your mode of study, TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement for you or support you to find one.

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.

  • The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care has entry requirements. Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold a:

    • CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or
    • CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
    • A minimum of 280 hours of work placement in a regulated Education and Care Service in Australia is required for this qualification. The work placement will be arranged by TAFE NSW in partnership with the service and implemented within the student’s program to enable consolidation, reflection, improvement and assessment to occur. Work placement is an opportunity to learn on the job and complete assessment requirements and often leads to employment opportunities. In line with broader community settings, ECE services will now move to a risk-based assessment approach for their workforce, meaning that services may choose to implement their own policies around staff vaccination.
    • NSW Health continues to recommend two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination and a booster shot to reduce the risk of transmission within the community.
    • A valid Working with Children Check will be required by the Education and Care Service.

Units Units 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.

  • Manage team effectiveness BSBTWK502

  • Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children CHCECE041

  • Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing CHCECE042

  • Nurture creativity in children CHCECE043

Course delivery Studying on Campus

Study in purpose built facilities that supports and accelerates your learning - from art studios and mechanical workshops to laboratories and bakeries. Structure your weekly schedule, immerse yourself in your craft, build friendships and networks, and enjoy an impactful learning experience.

Kingscliff

TAFE NSW Kingscliff is located a short two minute drive from the golden sands and sparkling surf of the northern most beaches in New South Wales. Situated near local farmlands close to the Queensland border, TAFE NSW Kingscliff features spacious, tree-lined grounds, and is a training and educational hub for the people of the northern Tweed Shire community.

Campus address

Cudgen Road Kingscliff 2487

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.

  • State-of-the-art automotive and logistics workshop

  • Dedicated design and media computer labs

  • Aboriginal learner support centre

  • Purpose built bakery kitchen

  • Purpose built wine cellar

  • Hair and beauty training academy

  • Student run massage clinic

  • Simulated aviation facility

  • Carpentry and construction workshop

  • Simulated hospital nursing environment

  • Fully equipped fitness centre and gymnasium

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.

  • Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed