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National code: CHC50121

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care at Kingswood

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Part Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Combination

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

1 year

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.

2 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.

9 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 for 1 day a week. An individual training plan will be provided when you enrol in this course. Your plan will outline the recommended study timetable and detail your units and assessments.

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.

  • To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to meet the following work placement requirements:

    • You are required to complete work placement in an Early Childhood Service in the Western Sydney region. This work placement is to be completed in your place of employment. Work placement can occur anytime over the course of your study. You must commit to attending all hours for classes onsite or in a virtual environment.. You must possess the necessary technology skills and equipment to complete your studies in a virtual environment. This includes having a computer, head set and camera.
    • A minimum of 280 hours of work placement in a regulated Education and Care Service in Australia is required for this qualification. This must be completed in your place of employment.
    • You must already be employed in a regulated Education and Care service. This can be assessed by TAFE NSW for suitability for you to complete your placement.
    • A valid Working with Children Check will be required by the Education and Care Service. You can apply here: https://www.ocg.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check
    • The Service and/or some locations may also have additional requirements such as vaccination and Police Checks.
    • You will be notified of specific requirements prior to placement. Please note: There are currently COVID 19 vaccination requirements for volunteers and employees in the Education and Care Sector.
      Details can be found at https://education.nsw.gov.au/early-childhood-education/coronavirus/advice-for-services-and-providers

    Work placement is an opportunity to learn on the job and complete assessment requirements and often leads to employment opportunities.

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 course offering is designed for people who:

    • Hold Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121 or CHC30113).

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 Combination 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.

Kingswood

TAFE NSW Nepean - Kingswood is located in Sydney’s western suburbs. Combining traditional resources with some of the best emerging technologies TAFE NSW has to offer, students have access to a rich educational environment that supports social outcomes, learning, teaching and research.

Campus address

12-44 OConnell St Kingswood 2747

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Kingswood Station is 2500 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.

  • Arts and design centre of excellence featuring:

  • Computer design labs

  • Photographic studio and darkroom

  • Printing facilities

  • Purpose built art studios and exhibition area

  • Video production studio

  • Health and support services training facility featuring:

  • Dental training clinic

  • Simulated hearing testing clinic

  • Simulated optical testing, dispensary and workshop facilities

  • Sterilisation services training facilities

  • Three simulated hospital nursing labs

  • Purpose built visual merchandising workshop

  • Auditorium and conference room

  • Gymnasium

Student support

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  • Mon 8.30 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue 8.30 AM - 5 PM
  • Wed 8.30 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 8.30 AM - 5 PM
  • Fri 8.30 AM - 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed