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RTO Code 90171

CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care 

The NSW Department of Education has recognised MTC Australia as a High Performing Provider. 

The CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care qualification is targeted at Childcare Workers who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in the early childhood education and care sector. 

Who is eligible for this course?

This course is available to all students under the  Smart and Skilled initiative  of NSW State Training.

To be eligible*, you need to: 

be aged 15 years or older 

no longer at school 

living and working in NSW 

be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen 

*other eligibility criteria may apply upon enrolment  

Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital skills

You will require the Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital skills to: 

Read and comprehend the course learning content

Conduct a basic internet search 

Engage in online learning, including video conferencing sessions

Use a range of software to communicate electronically and create simple documents 

You may also be required to have access to a computer or laptop and an internet connection.

For more information and to check your eligibility please contact us on 1300 232 663 or visit the NSW Government website.

Entry Requirements

The CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is open to people who hold either:

How is this course delivered?

MTC offers this course as a Traineeship, which combines workplace training and assessment with distance-based learning. Training support is provided throughout the course to ensure participants have the greatest chance of successful completion. 

Duration and delivery mode:

This is a self-paced course and can take up to 12 months to complete. The training sessions are delivered face-to-face and online through Microsoft Teams and are arranged by the trainer. The self-paced learning is through our online learning platform and requires approximately 10-15 hours study per week. 

Practical placement hours:

Minimum of 280 hours (working hours can be integrated as placement hours for traineeship participants).

Student IT requirements:

Students must have access to a computer or laptop, word processing software and the internet to undertake this course.

Course Units

You will need to complete 15 units of competency, including 12 core units and 3 elective units. The units cover topics such as communication, workplace innovation, business technology and health and safety. 

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Units of Competency:

You will need to complete 15 units of competency, including 12 core units and 3 elective units. Units cover topics such as designing, planning and implementing educational programs, providing leadership and support to other staff and ensuring compliance with policies and legislative frameworks. 

Core Units:

Unit Code Unit Name
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 Units:

Elective selection may vary according to customer requirements 

Unit Code Unit Name
CHCINM002  Meet community information needs 
BSBSTR501  Establish innovative work environments 
CHCECE053  Respond to grievances and complaints about the service 

Certification

Successful completion of this course will lead to a nationally recognised qualification in Australia, awarded by MTC Australia. Should a student not complete the full qualification, a Statement of Attainment will be issued for the units in which the student is deemed competent.   

You can take all the above information with you to Centrelink or your job consultant by downloading and printing the course factsheet on this page. 

Want to find out more?

We’re here to help. Get in touch with our friendly Customer Care team on 1300 232 663 or email us at info@mtcaustralia.com.au.