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Become a valued part of the early childhood education with the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
During your studies you will learn how to:
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note - limitations do apply.
| Course number | E1407 |
| Qualification name | CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care |
| Course duration | Self paced - maximum of 24 months |
| Delivery Method | Online with Work Placement (via OpenSpaceX) |
| Recognition | Nationally Recognised  |
| Assessments | Multiple choice Quiz, Projects, Role plays, Video, Work Placement, Written assessments |
| Awarded by | Open Colleges Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90796) |
Mandatory Entry Requirements
Students must hold one of the following qualifications
They must be able to provide a transcript showing that the qualification has been completed in full before their enrolment can be finalised.
It is also recommended that students
Students will need a device to take pictures, record video, and conduct livestream.
While not necessary, it is recommended that students have access to a laptop to take to their host facility, so that they are able to complete assessment documents during placement.
While it is not required the following reading is recommended as part of the course:
You will need to be at least 18 years old.
Students will need to be reasonably physically fit, as the role of an educator involves a variety of tasks that require a reasonable amount of physical activity, such as personal care of children, and cleaning. Some lifting of children and equipment is also required. Students should be suitably fit to undertake this manual lifting.
Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies. You can access the Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool here.
Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements. Please download the course guide for current information about the course and its status.
| BSBSUS511 | Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
| BSBHRM413 | Support the learning and development of teams and individuals |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity |
| CHCECE049 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations |
| CHCECE044 | Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service |
| CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
| CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with childrens families |
| CHCECE048 | Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum |
| CHCECE047 | Analyse information to inform children's learning |
| CHCECE045 | Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children |
| CHCECE046 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
| CHCECE043 | Nurture creativity in children |
| CHCECE042 | Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing |
Pay in Full
You can choose to pay your course fees in full upon enrolment and benefit from a 10% discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Pay 50% & Payment Plan Combo
You can also choose to pay 50% of your total course fees upon enrolment and the balance on a Payment Plan. When you do, you’ll benefit from 50% of the standard Pay in Full discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Payment Plan
You can choose to pay for your course in weekly or fortnightly instalments. By paying in instalments, you can schedule your payments around your regular outgoings and get ahead without breaking the bank. Open Colleges payment plans are interest-free.
BPAY®
With BPAY®, you’re able to pay quickly and securely, 24/7 through your internet, mobile or phone banking service. You can choose when, how much and from which account to pay from - whatever works for you. BPAY® is only available when paying in full. Call an Enrolment Consultant to find out more.
BPAY® is a trademark of BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518. Check if BPAY® is right for you by reading the terms and conditions available from your Financial Institution.
Charmaine has worked in early childhood education and care settings for 10 years with children from aged 0-5 years. Whilst working as an Early Childhood Teacher, she completed a Certificate III and Diploma in Children’s Services, and went on to complete a Bachelor of Education (Birth to 5 years).
Charmaine also gained a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment to allow her to share her passion for early childhood education and care with others.
Debra has been involved in the Early Childhood Education and Care in various forms for more than 20 years. She has completed her Nursing Diploma and begun her career as a Mothercraft Nurse, caring for babies, toddlers and young children.
Debra then took a position as a School Services Officer before she moved on to working as a Fieldworker for Family Day Care for 4 years. During this time she completed a Diploma in Children’s Services with TAFESA and a degree in Children’s Services with Charles Darwin University.
An opportunity arose to work with TAFESA where she remained until December 2019, having been with them for almost 20 years. Debra is a passionate trainer and assessor and has worked across Certificate III and the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
You are required to complete 320 hours of work placement.
Work placement hours can be done part time or as a block, depending on the host organisation's requirements and availability.
You will not be able to achieve competencies for modules 5 – 15 unless you have completed your work placement hours.
The Host Organisation needs to be able to provide the students with access to the equipment and resources necessary to undertake Workplace Assessments. The Host Organisation must be a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia, operating under the legislative requirements of the National Quality Framework.
Workplaces suitable to undertake SWL at include (but are not limited to):
Open Colleges will need to ascertain whether the workplace you have chosen is appropriate before you commence your work placement hours.
Please note that your host organisation may require you to provide an up to date immunisation history to verify current, and active, immunisations prior to the commencement of your work placement. Open Colleges has no control over this requirement, so if you are unable to provide this, you will need to discuss it with your intended Host Organisation. It should also be noted that some immunisations, such as Hepatitis B and COVID19, need multiple injections to be administered over a specific time period before you are deemed immune. It is important that you consult with your GP as soon as possible to avoid delays in starting your work placement.
Course at a Glance
Online with Work Placement (via OpenSpaceX)
Flexible payment options available
Nationally recognised
Course at a Glance
Online with Work Placement (via OpenSpaceX)
Flexible payment options available
Nationally recognised
Become a valued part of the early childhood education with the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
During your studies you will learn how to:
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note - limitations do apply.
| Course number | E1407 |
| Qualification name | CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care |
| Course duration | Self paced - maximum of 24 months |
| Delivery Method | Online with Work Placement (via OpenSpaceX) |
| Recognition | Nationally Recognised |
| Assessments | Multiple choice Quiz, Projects, Role plays, Video, Work Placement, Written assessments |
| Awarded by | Open Colleges Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90796) |
Mandatory Entry Requirements
Students must hold one of the following qualifications
They must be able to provide a transcript showing that the qualification has been completed in full before their enrolment can be finalised.
It is also recommended that students
Students will need a device to take pictures, record video, and conduct livestream.
While not necessary, it is recommended that students have access to a laptop to take to their host facility, so that they are able to complete assessment documents during placement.
While it is not required the following reading is recommended as part of the course:
You will need to be at least 18 years old.
Students will need to be reasonably physically fit, as the role of an educator involves a variety of tasks that require a reasonable amount of physical activity, such as personal care of children, and cleaning. Some lifting of children and equipment is also required. Students should be suitably fit to undertake this manual lifting.
Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies. You can access the Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool here.
Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements. Please download the course guide for current information about the course and its status.
| BSBSUS511 | Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
| BSBHRM413 | Support the learning and development of teams and individuals |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity |
| CHCECE049 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations |
| CHCECE044 | Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service |
| CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
| CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with childrens families |
| CHCECE048 | Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum |
| CHCECE047 | Analyse information to inform children's learning |
| CHCECE045 | Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children |
| CHCECE046 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
| CHCECE043 | Nurture creativity in children |
| CHCECE042 | Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing |
Pay in Full
You can choose to pay your course fees in full upon enrolment and benefit from a 10% discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Pay 50% & Payment Plan Combo
You can also choose to pay 50% of your total course fees upon enrolment and the balance on a Payment Plan. When you do, you’ll benefit from 50% of the standard Pay in Full discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Payment Plan
You can choose to pay for your course in weekly or fortnightly instalments. By paying in instalments, you can schedule your payments around your regular outgoings and get ahead without breaking the bank. Open Colleges payment plans are interest-free.
BPAY®
With BPAY®, you’re able to pay quickly and securely, 24/7 through your internet, mobile or phone banking service. You can choose when, how much and from which account to pay from - whatever works for you. BPAY® is only available when paying in full. Call an Enrolment Consultant to find out more.
BPAY® is a trademark of BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518. Check if BPAY® is right for you by reading the terms and conditions available from your Financial Institution.
Charmaine has worked in early childhood education and care settings for 10 years with children from aged 0-5 years. Whilst working as an Early Childhood Teacher, she completed a Certificate III and Diploma in Children’s Services, and went on to complete a Bachelor of Education (Birth to 5 years).
Charmaine also gained a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment to allow her to share her passion for early childhood education and care with others.
Debra has been involved in the Early Childhood Education and Care in various forms for more than 20 years. She has completed her Nursing Diploma and begun her career as a Mothercraft Nurse, caring for babies, toddlers and young children.
Debra then took a position as a School Services Officer before she moved on to working as a Fieldworker for Family Day Care for 4 years. During this time she completed a Diploma in Children’s Services with TAFESA and a degree in Children’s Services with Charles Darwin University.
An opportunity arose to work with TAFESA where she remained until December 2019, having been with them for almost 20 years. Debra is a passionate trainer and assessor and has worked across Certificate III and the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
You are required to complete 320 hours of work placement.
Work placement hours can be done part time or as a block, depending on the host organisation's requirements and availability.
You will not be able to achieve competencies for modules 5 – 15 unless you have completed your work placement hours.
The Host Organisation needs to be able to provide the students with access to the equipment and resources necessary to undertake Workplace Assessments. The Host Organisation must be a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia, operating under the legislative requirements of the National Quality Framework.
Workplaces suitable to undertake SWL at include (but are not limited to):
Open Colleges will need to ascertain whether the workplace you have chosen is appropriate before you commence your work placement hours.
Please note that your host organisation may require you to provide an up to date immunisation history to verify current, and active, immunisations prior to the commencement of your work placement. Open Colleges has no control over this requirement, so if you are unable to provide this, you will need to discuss it with your intended Host Organisation. It should also be noted that some immunisations, such as Hepatitis B and COVID19, need multiple injections to be administered over a specific time period before you are deemed immune. It is important that you consult with your GP as soon as possible to avoid delays in starting your work placement.
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