CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

The Nationally Recognised Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care qualification is delivered over 46 sessions running one day per week for approximately 12 month from 9am – 4.30pm. You will attend our Clayton campus one day per fortnight and have a Zoom class one day per fortnight. Refer to the timetable for full details of all the class dates and times. The timetable and the order of units is subject to change.

You will also need to complete 300 hours of work placement as part of this course.

Total classroom hours: 322 total hours

Estimated study hours: 5 hours per week

Completion of 15 units are required for this qualification, including 12 core units and 3 elective units:

CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform learning
CHCECE050 Work in partnership with families
CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviours in children
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in an education and care service
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCECE053 Respond to problems and complaints about the service
CHCINM002 Meet community information needs

Knowledge

Students will require a sound understanding of how to navigate computers along with software (Word, PowerPoint), opening and closing documents, saving documents, formatting documents, typing and using the internet for searching and emails. Students who are not confident using computers are welcome to enrol in one of the short computer courses provided by MSA Training and Professional Development.

Students are required to fill out a Language Literacy and Numeracy assessment during the enrolment process. For those with difficulty filling out the LLN form MSA Training and Professional Development offers a beginners’ ESL and individual ESL classes. During enrolment students will also undergo a pre-training review which will help make sure this course is right for you and identify any additional support you may need.

Attendance 

Students who are unable to attend all sessions of their chosen timetable may need to make-up those sessions in other timetables to be able to successfully complete their qualification.

Group-work is required for this qualification and students will be assessed on their level of participation.

Students are required to attend a minimum of 85% of their classes. If you are unable to meet the minimum attendance, you may be required to take make-up sessions in a different timetable.

Assessment methods and requirements

Assessment will include trainers conducting observations while students are on placement, written knowledge questions, and classroom activities, role plays and projects.

Assessments are to be submitted to your trainer within 4 weeks of the unit/cluster.

Technology 

Please ensure you have a laptop with Microsoft Word, or equivalent, for campus-based classes.

A computer with Microsoft Word, or equivalent, sufficient internet connection, camera and mic for zoom classes, before enrolling into this qualification.

For an enhanced learning experience, it is strongly recommended to use a second monitor while studying this course via Zoom, as it will provide greater convenience and flexibility.

Learning online

Options available

• Payment in full (Credit card over the phone, bank transfer)
• Payment by employer (invoice)
• Skills First Government Funding (TBC 2025)
• Payment plans

Cash payments are currently not being accepted.

Please note: Government funding will not be available for this qualification through MSATPD in 2025.

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Entry requirements 

Entry to this qualification is open only to students who have successfully completed:

• CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, or;
• CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

If you have an older version of the Certificate III qualification please get in contact with us to discuss RPL options.

You are required to have a Working with Children’s Check before enrolment into this course.

Students must be 16 years of age or older to complete the course.

You will be required to complete a Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment. Please see student handbook for more information on the LL&N Assessment.

Sufficient written and spoken English language skills, basic word processing skills.

Students will be required to complete a minimum of 300 hours of work placement in a licenced and registered early childhood service. Practical placement will commence in week 3 of the course structure. You will not be able to complete Placement unless you have a Working with Children’s check.

Students will need to independently search and apply for placement with the support of their trainer.

Students may be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to do placement at an early childhood education and care Centre. Please discuss this with your chosen Centre to get the most up to date information on vaccination requirements.

Locations

Students enrolling in the following courses are required to complete placement activities as part of their training:

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
• Certificate III in School-Based Education Support

As part of these requirements, you will need to arrange for 2-3 placement visits from your trainer. These visits must occur at the approved locations listed below. Please note that if your placement is at a centre outside of these approved locations, additional travel fees will apply to cover the extra time required for your trainer’s travel. This policy ensures that we maintain the quality of your training while managing logistical considerations effectively.

Centre Placement Map

Credit Transfers (CT)

Credit Transfer is a process used to recognise qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any other RTO or TAFE.  If you have successfully completed any of the units in the course in which you are enrolling, or their equivalent, you may be eligible for credit transfer.  Where credit transfer is granted you will be considered to have already successfully completed the unit(s), and will not have to participate in training or assessment activities for that unit(s).  In determining where credit transfer may be granted, MSA Training and Professional Development must be confident of the currency of the applicant’s knowledge.  In fields where practice/technology is changing rapidly, credit transfer may not be granted where knowledge of unit(s) has dated.

MSA Training and Professional Development will recognise AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any RTO.

To apply for a credit transfer, please complete the Application for credit transfer form and email it to msa-monashtraining@monash.edu

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is an assessment process that gives an individual (you) an opportunity to gain formal recognition—i.e. a qualification or statement of attainment— for knowledge and skills you have attained through informal learning, work and life experiences. If you think you may be able to gain RPL for any of the units for this qualification, please speak to us to request and RPL Information Handout.

At MSA Training and Professional Development, the mental health and well-being of our learners, trainers, and staff are of paramount importance. We recognise that the challenges of modern life can affect anyone, which is why we have established partnerships with various services within the University. These collaborations are designed to provide essential support to our community, ensuring that help is readily accessible whenever it is needed.

To enhance the capabilities of our team, we offer regular professional development sessions for our trainers and staff. This ongoing training equips them with the necessary skills and knowledge to offer first-response support to individuals facing mental health challenges. We believe that a well-informed and compassionate team can make a significant difference in the lives of those in need.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, we encourage you to reach out for help. For more information, please visit: Mental Health Resources.

Additionally, we invite you to explore the wide range of support services available through MSA Training and Professional Development. Click here to discover the resources and assistance that can make a positive impact on your well-being and that of those around you. Your mental health matters, and we are here to help.

For students who are looking to further their career beyond completing the Diploma level qualification with us we are working closely with the Faculty of Education at Monash University to provide a pathway into the dual-sector Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Years and Primary Education for eligible students.

Entry into the Bachelor of Education (Honours) will require a graded transcript. Applicants will also be subject to additional entry requirements.

For more information on this pathway please contact or office our the Faculty of Education at Monash.

Enrolling into this course (classroom based only) will entitle you to a temporary public transport tertiary concession card.

Benefit
PTV Tertiary Student ID holders receive a 50 per cent discount on travel.

Eligibility

To obtain a PTV Tertiary Student ID you must be:

• attending a normal course of full-time study at an Institution registered with the Victorian Department of Education and Training as shown in the PTV Register of Approved Courses in Tertiary Institutions; and
• a citizen or permanent resident of Australia (Special Category Visa holders excluded); student with refugee status; student studying as part of an approved overseas exchange program; or student holding an Australia Awards Scholarship.

Unfortunately, you’re not eligible for a PTV Tertiary Student ID if you are:

• enrolled in a Masters, Doctorate, or other postgraduate course
• an overseas full-fee paying student (primary, secondary or tertiary)
• enrolled in a tertiary course which is less than 10 weeks duration
• enrolled in an apprenticeship course
• enrolled in an off-campus course
• not studying full time

To assess the type of concession, select ‘Monash Student Association’ in the Institution drop down box, this will bring up a list of MTPD courses.

Applying for a PTV Tertiary ID

For more information go to https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/myki/concessions-and-free-travel/children-and-students/tertiary-students/

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Belinda Noonan

Belinda has over 28 years in both the Child care and Vocational Education Sector. She has been a Centre Director, Classroom trainer, and delivered Early Childhood training via the Workplace, Distance and Traineeships . Belinda has also worked with Centre Directors to design and deliver Professional Development training to the staff.
Belinda has excellent communication and organisational skills which are applied to assist her students with their studies.

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Jumbee Chakma

Jumbee is a natural and highly reliable Trainer and Assessor with a long teaching experience in different vocational institutes. She is friendly, approachable and a good fit within team environments. She is an individual with positive outlook and adaptable attitude.

Jumbee is a supportive trainer who is dedicated to helping her students. She is very sensitive, culturally competent and respectful to her students. She loves to see her students’ success and celebrates their achievements.

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Sia Maknojia

My name is Sia I am an Early Childhood trainer & assessor at MSATPD. I take pride in delivering high quality and industry relevant training and assessment, ensuring the course offerings are compliant with industry regulations and standards.

Being in early childhood education & care industry for more than 10 years with a hands-on experience in current best practice, I have undertaken a role in helping the centre manager with QIP (quality improvement plan), reviewing the centre policies, and preparing centre’s newsletter.  I enjoy taking the time to communicate a message in different styles and approaches to ensure the message is received by a range of learners from diverse backgrounds. I foster an inclusive atmosphere where every participant feels valued, encouraged, and empowered to share their thoughts and experiences. I work above and beyond to ensure the success and growth of the student and most of them are able to secure a job while on placement.

This qualification is available to be taught at your workplace for groups of 8 or more employees. Find out more here.