Entry Requirements
Entry requirements apply.
CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Overview
The CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is a highly sought-after qualification that prepares graduates with the skills and knowledge required to work as a lead educator, delivering high-quality early childhood education programs across a range of care settings. The program also incorporates key management competencies, equipping graduates with the confidence and capability to respond to the day-to-day demands of the early childhood education and care sector.
ARC Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this course as an Existing Worker student entrant, you must hold a:
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
OR
CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Alternatively, individuals may hold:
An Australian diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care OR
An Australian diploma or certificate III in Children’s Services.
AND
Demonstrate at least 12 months of cumulative employment (full-time equivalent) within the last 5 years in a regulated education and care service in Australia, supported by verifiable evidence.
OR
Hold the CHCSS00147 Entry into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Additionally, entrants must:
- Be employed in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia for the entire duration of the course.
- Have the provision of workplace supervisors to support and facilitate opportunities for practical skills development, as well as provide feedback and performance insights through third party reports.
- Have access to children of varying ages (0-5) throughout the duration of the course.
- Ensure trainers and Assessors from ARC training are able to access the workplace for the purposes of direct observation assessment.
- Complete a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment and achieve a minimum outcome of ACSF level 3 across all domains.
- Be physically fit to undertake practical placement requirements in an ECEC setting.
- Have access to a computer with reliable internet connectivity.
- Possess basic computer and digital literacy skills to support the completion of an online qualification.
- Provide evidence of a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and mandatory child safety training (from 27th August 2026)
Pathways
Career Pathways:
- Room leader/Lead educator
- Early childhood educator
- Family day care educator
- Kindergarten assistant
- Nanny/in-home carer
- Assistant Director
- Centre Director
Education pathways:
- BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
ARC Training does not guarantee successful completion of this course or employment.
Duration and Mode of Delivery
The duration of this course is 12 months. To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of at least 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours. Placement hours may be completed within a current workplace, wherever suitable.
Assessment Method
Theoretical Assessment Method
- Short answers
- Case study analysis
- Problem solving tasks
Practical assessment
- Role play
- Presentations
- Simulation assessments
- Workplace task demonstrations
Qualification Structure
There are fifteen (15) units of competency to complete, comprising of twelve (12) core units and three (3) elective units of competency.
CORE | |
UNIT CODE | 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 | |
UNIT CODE | UNIT TITLE |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
| BSBSTR501 | Establish innovative work environments |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence |
Please note: electives may change depending on organisational and student needs.
Course Cost
Government funding may be available for eligible participants in ACT, NSW, and SA, please see links below. If you are not eligible for government funding the course can be delivered as a Fee for Service program. Please contact 1300 793 146 for more information. To see our Refund Policy, please click here.
Please note: ARC Training will not collect prepaid fees from students in excess of $1500.00
NSW Government Subsidy
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
Subject to availability and eligibility.
Click here for information about NSW Government Subsidy Funding.
Student Fees Payable:
Fee Exempt: $ 0 | Concession: $240.00 | First Qualification: $ 1,450.00 | Second/further Qualification: $ 1,750.00
Traineeship Fees Payable:
Fee Exempt: $ 0
ACT Government Subsidy
Click here for more information about ACT Government Subsidy Funding:
Student Fees Payable:
Not funded, Fee for Service price applies
Traineeship Fees Payable:
New Worker $350.00 | Existing Worker $350.00
SA Government Subsidy
Click here for information about SA Government Subsidy Funding.
Traineeship Fees Payable:
Qualification Price: $ 554
Fee For Service
Student Fees Payable: $11,700
ARC Training can organise a payment plan with you to cover the cost of the course. Please contact 1300 793 146 for more information.
Support Services
Students will be provided the following support services:
- LLN support
- Career counselling
- Tutorials
- Assessment support
- Referral to personal counselling.
Policies, Terms & Conditions
Please click here to access the relevant Policies, Terms and Conditions that apply to your situation. If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact us on 1300 793 146 and we’ll be more than happy to assist you.
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