General
The Diploma in Early Childhood Education Melbourne qualification explores the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services. By attending the Diploma of Early Childhood Education Melbourne programme, students will explore what is required of professionals aspiring to build a career within the field of early childhood education and care. Students can either attend the Diploma in Early Childhood Education Melbourne course in person, or attend the Early Childhood Diploma Online Melbourne programme instead.
Entry Requirements
Prospective students are required to complete a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment and a Pre-Training Interview, administered by and to the satisfaction of ITHEA and be at least 18 years of age. You must have good word processing and email skills as well as the ability to download and upload documents and information. Please see our Online Service Standards.
Successful graduates have the opportunity to go on to further study with Swinburne University.Students have academic credit recognition for Swinburne’s Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) BA-EDUEC2 OR Bachelor of Education (Primary) BA-EDUPRI.
Community and Personal Service Workers is the broad occupation category
We offer students the flexibility of choosing between online learning or classroom delivery. All students will be enrolled into our Learning Management System and all assessments must be completed online. As a result, all students will require a personal computer, with access to the Internet, to successfully complete their studies. Assessment methods allow for the gathering of sufficient quality evidence about the student’s performance. Methods used include question and answer, observation and demonstration, and case study.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 240 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency. Students are required to undertake supervised practical placement in relevant child care settings. Evidence provided by the supervisor will contribute to assessment of the candidate’s ability to work at this level. Students are required to find their own practical placement, however ITHEA will provide assistance and support where needed. Students must have a valid Working With Children Check prior to attending placement.
Core Units
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Unit Code
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Unit Descriptor
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Nominal Hrs
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|---|---|---|
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CHCDIV002
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Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
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25
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CHCECE001
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Develop cultural competence
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70
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CHCECE002
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Ensure the health and safety of children
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63
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CHCECE003
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Provide care for children
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70
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CHCECE004
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Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
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35
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CHCECE005
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Provide care for babies and toddlers
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60
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CHCECE007
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Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
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70
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CHCECE009
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Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
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90
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CHCECE016
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Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
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7500
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CHCECE017
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Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood
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240
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CHCECE018
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Nurture creativity in children
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80
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CHCECE019
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Facilitate compliance in an education and care service
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120
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CHCECE020
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Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
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50
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CHCECE021
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Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
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50
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CHCECE022
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Promote children’s agency
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80
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CHCECE023
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Analyse information to inform learning
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70
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CHCECE024
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Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development
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170
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CHCECE025
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Embed sustainable practices in service operations
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60
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CHCECE026
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Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children
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70
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CHCLEG001
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Work legally and ethically
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55
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CHCPRT001
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Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
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40
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HLTAID004
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Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
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20
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HLTWHS003
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Maintain work health and safety
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40
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Elective Units
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Unit Code
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Unit Descriptor
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Nominal Hrs
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|---|---|---|
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CHCDIV001
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Work with diverse people
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40
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CHCPRP003
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Reflect on and improve own professional practice
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120
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CHCECE010
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Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
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70
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CHCECE013
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Use information about children to inform practice
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40
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BSBWOR301
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Organise personal work priorities and development
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30
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Employment Growth
Once they graduate, students can access work that involves them in implementing an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. ITHEA is proud to announce established pathways for our Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care graduates. Successful students are able to enter Swinburne University of Technology courses either on campus or online through Swinburne Online, with academic credit awarded in recognition of their studies. Please see the “VOCATIONAL OR EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES” tab above for further information.
