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CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

National ID CHC50121 State ID BGY6
Become a team leader in the child care industry

This course provides the job-ready skills to be fully qualified to work in child care, or in supervisory roles such as child care centre manager and early childhood teacher.

The SM TAFE expert team of lecturers are professionals in the field, teaching how to lead a team in education and care services.

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This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The tuition fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA Government for WA residents.

Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.

* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training. Tuition fees are free, but resource fees may be payable for some courses

This course is a VET Student Loan eligible course. A VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth and is only available to students who are eligible.

To find out if you are eligible or to see the list of eligible courses visit our Student Loans page.

CampusesMandurah. Rockingham. Thornlie. Murdoch.

When Semester 1, 2024. Semester 2, 2023. Continuous enrolment.

Study Mode On Campus. Online and On Campus.

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care covers educators in children's services (early childhood) who are responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services, in accordance with licensing, accreditation and duty of care requirements. At this level educators have responsibility for supervision of other staff and volunteers. In most states it is the highest qualification required at director or service manager level for children's service centre based care and education.

 

  • lead a team in an Education and Care Service
  • provide care and meet the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of infants and young children in various care settings
  • ethical work practices and legal requirements of the industry
  • advanced skills in care routines
  • working with families 
  • observing and recording children's behaviour
  • working with culturally diverse clients
  • managing safety in the workplace
  • work closely with children from different backgrounds and cultures
  • provide care and support for children in various child care situations
  • Can work and connect with kids, parents and guardians
  • Patience, tact and a good sense of humour
  • Can remain calm under pressure and observant in active environments
  • Can work as part of a team and also independently
  • Uses initiative and problem solves
  • Physically fit to be able to lift children and move equipment

Important information

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All year round

Details

When All year round
Where Rockingham
How

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children's learning
CHCECE048 Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum
CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children's families
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Elective  
National ID Unit title
BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice

Semester 1, 2024

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Murdoch
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 1, 2024

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing $0.00 $133.50
CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children $0.00 $53.25
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children $0.00 $43.75
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children $0.00 $43.25
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children's learning $0.00 $43.00
CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations $0.00 $50.00
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $0.00 $25.25
Semester 1, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $392.00 $392.00

Semester 2, 2024

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness $0.00 $15.75
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children $0.00 $41.00
CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service $0.00 $77.00
CHCECE048 Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum $0.00 $98.50
CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children's families $0.00 $40.00
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Develop and use emotional intelligence
$0.00 $27.75
Develop and implement policy
$0.00 $19.50
Research and apply evidence to practice
$0.00 $10.50
Semester 2, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $330.00 $330.00

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Thornlie
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 1, 2024

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing $0.00 $133.50
CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children $0.00 $53.25
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children $0.00 $43.75
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children $0.00 $43.25
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children's learning $0.00 $43.00
CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations $0.00 $50.00
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $0.00 $25.25
Semester 1, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $392.00 $392.00

Semester 2, 2024

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness $0.00 $15.75
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children $0.00 $41.00
CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service $0.00 $77.00
CHCECE048 Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum $0.00 $98.50
CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children's families $0.00 $40.00
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Develop and use emotional intelligence
$0.00 $27.75
Develop and implement policy
$0.00 $19.50
Research and apply evidence to practice
$0.00 $10.50
Semester 2, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $330.00 $330.00

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Details

Duration 4 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Mandurah
How Online and On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness $0.00 $7.50
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children $0.00 $20.00
CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing $0.00 $65.00
CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children $0.00 $26.00
CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service $0.00 $37.50
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children $0.00 $21.25
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children $0.00 $21.25
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children's learning $0.00 $21.00
CHCECE048 Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum $0.00 $48.00
CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations $0.00 $24.25
CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children's families $0.00 $19.50
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice $0.00 $5.25

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Develop and use emotional intelligence
$0.00 $17.75
Develop and implement policy
$0.00 $9.75
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
$0.00 $12.25

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Details

Duration 4 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Rockingham
How Online and On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness $0.00 $15.75
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children $0.00 $41.00
CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing $0.00 $133.50
CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children $0.00 $53.25
CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service $0.00 $77.00
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children $0.00 $43.75
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children $0.00 $43.25
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children's learning $0.00 $43.00
CHCECE048 Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum $0.00 $98.50
CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations $0.00 $50.00
CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children's families $0.00 $40.00
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice $0.00 $10.50

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Develop and use emotional intelligence
$0.00 $27.75
Develop and implement policy
$0.00 $19.50
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
$0.00 $25.25

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Details

Duration 4 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Thornlie
How Online and On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness $0.00 $15.75
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children $0.00 $41.00
CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing $0.00 $133.50
CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children $0.00 $53.25
CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service $0.00 $77.00
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children $0.00 $43.75
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children $0.00 $43.25
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children's learning $0.00 $43.00
CHCECE048 Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum $0.00 $98.50
CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations $0.00 $50.00
CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children's families $0.00 $40.00
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice $0.00 $10.50

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Develop and use emotional intelligence
$0.00 $27.75
Develop and implement policy
$0.00 $19.50
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
$0.00 $25.25

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Semester 2, 2023

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2023
Where Murdoch
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 2, 2023

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing $0.00 $133.50
CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children $0.00 $53.25
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children $0.00 $43.75
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children $0.00 $43.25
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children's learning $0.00 $43.00
CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations $0.00 $50.00
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $0.00 $25.25
Semester 2, 2023 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $392.00 $392.00

Semester 1, 2024

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness $0.00 $15.75
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children $0.00 $41.00
CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service $0.00 $77.00
CHCECE048 Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum $0.00 $98.50
CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children's families $0.00 $40.00
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Develop and use emotional intelligence
$0.00 $27.75
Develop and implement policy
$0.00 $19.50
Research and apply evidence to practice
$0.00 $10.50
Semester 1, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $330.00 $330.00

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2023
Where Thornlie
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 2, 2023

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing $0.00 $133.50
CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children $0.00 $53.25
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children $0.00 $43.75
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children $0.00 $43.25
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children's learning $0.00 $43.00
CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations $0.00 $50.00
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $0.00 $25.25
Semester 2, 2023 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $392.00 $392.00

Semester 1, 2024

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness $0.00 $15.75
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children $0.00 $41.00
CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service $0.00 $77.00
CHCECE048 Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum $0.00 $98.50
CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children's families $0.00 $40.00
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Develop and use emotional intelligence
$0.00 $27.75
Develop and implement policy
$0.00 $19.50
Research and apply evidence to practice
$0.00 $10.50
Semester 1, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $330.00 $330.00

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Details

Duration 3 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2023
Where Mandurah
How Online and On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness $0.00 $15.25
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children $0.00 $40.00
CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing $0.00 $130.00
CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children $0.00 $52.00
CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service $0.00 $75.00
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children $0.00 $42.75
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children $0.00 $42.25
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children's learning $0.00 $42.00
CHCECE048 Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum $0.00 $96.00
CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations $0.00 $48.75
CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children's families $0.00 $39.00
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice $0.00 $10.25

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Develop and use emotional intelligence
$0.00 $27.00
Develop and implement policy
$0.00 $19.00
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
$0.00 $24.75

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Details

Duration 3 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2023
Where Rockingham
How Online and On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness $0.00 $15.75
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children $0.00 $41.00
CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing $0.00 $133.50
CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children $0.00 $53.25
CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service $0.00 $77.00
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children $0.00 $43.75
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children $0.00 $43.25
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children's learning $0.00 $43.00
CHCECE048 Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum $0.00 $98.50
CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations $0.00 $50.00
CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children's families $0.00 $40.00
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice $0.00 $10.50

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Develop and use emotional intelligence
$0.00 $27.75
Develop and implement policy
$0.00 $19.50
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
$0.00 $25.25

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Details

Duration 3 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2023
Where Thornlie
How Online and On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness $0.00 $15.75
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children $0.00 $41.00
CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing $0.00 $133.50
CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children $0.00 $53.25
CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service $0.00 $77.00
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children $0.00 $43.75
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children $0.00 $43.25
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children's learning $0.00 $43.00
CHCECE048 Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum $0.00 $98.50
CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations $0.00 $50.00
CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children's families $0.00 $40.00
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice $0.00 $10.50

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Develop and use emotional intelligence
$0.00 $27.75
Develop and implement policy
$0.00 $19.50
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
$0.00 $25.25

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

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