For students who have previously completed a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30113 and are now seeking to work at a higher level in early childhood, usually running a room/area or participating in management procedures, the next step is to enrol into NBMC’s Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care CHC50113 for existing workers. If you have successfully completed the Certificate III course, you will receive credit transfer for the units of competency common to both the Certificate III and Diploma courses and will only need to complete the remaining Diploma units.
Undertaking studies in this qualification provides the knowledge and skills necessary for all educators in early childhood education and care services who are responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in accordance with approvals, quality rating systems and duty of care requirements.
Learn new skills including
- Nurture creativity in children
- Facilitate compliance in an education and care service
- Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
- Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
- Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development
- Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
Employment opportunities with this qualification include:
- Early Childhood Educator
- Centre Manager
- Team Leader
- Children’s Services Coordinator
- Child Development Worker
Course outcomes include
- Completion of a nationally recognised industry qualification
- A current First Aid Certificate
- Experience providing care in a childcare facility
This qualification can be completed through a traineeship pathway. Please contact Natalie Thornberry at natalie@nbmc.nsw.edu.au or call 9970 1000 for further information.
Course entry requirements
- CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. (A bridging assessment through a Recognition of Prior Learning pathway may be required for two units of competency.)
- Telephone or personal meeting with our Training Coordinator who will provide course information and answer your questions to ensure this is the right course for you before you enrol.
- Current Working with Children Check. Visit Kids Guardian NSW for more information on obtaining a WWCC.
- Unique Student Identifer (see information below).
- Successful completion of an NBMC English language, literacy and numeracy quiz to determine that you have appropriate skills to successfully complete the course.
- Reasonable level of fitness to carry out manual handling tasks and, as part of First Aid training, perform CPR while kneeling on the floor.
What you need to know about this course
- The College offers part time day courses. See below for class options.
- Attendance is in person at a College Campus.
- The course is delivered using a blended learning model which includes timetabled classroom attendance, weekly flexible directed self study hours and 240 work placement hours (if currently not working in the industry).
- Students will need to allow regular weekly hours (approx 10) throughout the course for directed self study for the completion of learning and assessment tasks.
- There are no classes during school holidays.
- The course is delivered in the College’s fully equipped training room by our qualified and industry experienced trainer/assessor.
- Work placement hours will differ to normal class hours.
- 28 units of competency must be successfully completed to achieve this qualification (less units for which credit transfer has been recognised and/or units for which RPL has been successfully achieved). These are listed in the pop up list located above the class options below.
- A timetable will be provided on course commencement detailing theory, practical and work placement training sessions.
- On Campus study during COVID-19 – please click here to learn about the additional safety measures being taken at College Campuses to help protect everyone on site.
About work placement
- A minimum of 240 hours of unpaid work placement in a regulated Early Childhood Education and Care setting aged birth – 5 years. The college will arrange a suitable workplace for any student not already working in a regulated Early Childhood Education and Care facility.
- Work placement provides you with the opportunity to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a simulated environment.
- Your trainer will visit you regularly during work placement hours to guide and support you as well as assess practical skills.
Are there Assessments?
- Competency based assessment of each unit of competency in the course will be conducted through a mix of assessment methods including case studies, theory tasks, projects and practical demonstration.
- Some units of competency require assessment of practical skills during work placement.
- You will receive clear assessment instructions and an opportunity will be provided for resubmission of assessments if required.
Pathway to Further Training
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care CHC50113 can provide a pathway to a Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education.
Eligibility for Subsided Training under the Smart & Skilled Training Program
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government under the Smart & Skilled Training Program. To be eligible you must be
- an Australian Citizen/Perm Resident/NZ citizen/humanitarian visa holder
- aged 15 years or older, and
- live or work in New South Wales, and
- no longer be at school or equivalent
Eligibility for “Skilling for Recovery” - Free Training
Skilling for Recovery is a NSW Government initiative to deliver JobTrainer funding in NSW. It provides free certificate, diploma and short course training to eligible applicants. If you meet the Smart & Skilled Program eligibility above and one of the following you could complete this course fee free:
• Unemployed (with or without a benefit); or
• Be in receipt of a Commonwealth Government welfare benefit (as specified on the Smart and Skilled Funding page); or
• At risk of unemployment; or
• 17-24 years old (employed or not)
See Skilling for Recovery Funding page for further information.
Course cost
If you meet the above eligibility criteria for the Smart & Skilled Training Program but you are not eligible for “Skilling for Recovery”, the course cost is as follows:
- From $3600 depending on Credit Transfer / RPL eligibility
- New entrant traineeship: $0
Course cost includes course resources.
The Smart & Skilled Training Program does not provide a concession fee or fee free scholarship at Diploma level.
Payment options:
Payment can be made
- By three instalments – one third on enrolment, then two more payments through the duration of the course
- An interest-free payment plan paying $500 on enrolment followed by fortnightly direct debit payments
- By Cash, Cheque, Visa or MasterCard
If not eligible for subsidised training: from $6500 – subject to existing credits – please contact the College for payment options.
College Trainers
All NBMC Trainers/Assessors are current industry professionals with the required qualifications to deliver and assess this course. Trainers draw upon and share their own experiences in the industry to ensure that the training delivered to you is current and relevant. For information about individual trainers, please click on the trainer name in the class details below for the trainer’s bio.
Student Support
Please advise our Training Coordinator at your initial telephone or personal meeting if you require additional support in your learning. This will allow a support plan to be devised before you commence your course.
Why study at Northern Beaches & Mosman College?
Enjoy smaller class sizes, a personalised relationship with your trainer, face-to face teaching sessions and qualifications that include real life work experience, when you choose to study at the three-campus Northern Beaches & Mosman College (NBMC).
With campuses available across the Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore in Narrabeen, Brookvale and Mosman, the College offers increasing numbers of accredited and vocational qualifications. Students include those looking to upskill, to change career direction and school leavers keen to step onto a career pathway. Courses on offer can lead directly to employment and/or go towards future learning opportunities.
Virtual Classroom using Zoom
Zoom is easy to use video conferencing software with a simple set up. You will be able to see your trainer and classmates and interact as though you were in the same room, all from the comfort of your own home!
This is what you need to join a Zoom classroom:
- Understanding the basics of using Zoom – see our free Zoom tutorial by clicking here.
- Access to a computer, iPad/tablet or smartphone; and
- A webcam* so that you can be seen by the trainer; and
- A microphone* so that you can participate in the class and be heard by the trainer; and
- A good Internet connection.
*If you have a laptop computer a webcam and microphone is usually built into the top of the screen frame. Smartphones and iPad/tablets also contain cameras and microphones.
Once you have watched our free tutorial and experimented with Zoom, if you still have questions, we are offering free Q & A Zoom sessions with one of our experienced trainers. See our Zoom page for available dates by clicking here.
National Recognition
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) - is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevant to your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieve your qualification faster. Any student who believes they may be eligible for RPL should discuss this with our Training Coordinator on enrolment.
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
From 1 January 2015 it is a requirement of the Federal Government that all students undertaking nationally recognised training will need to obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This involves an easy online application. See USI Fact Sheet for information on how to apply for a USI go to the Unique Student Identifier (USI) Website for additional information.
Please ensure when completing your enrolment information, that the details relating to your name are identical to those on the identification evidence (eg passport or driver’s licence) used when creating your USI, eg no abbreviations or nicknames should be used. Once created, it is important that you keep a record of your USI and access to your accredited training records in a safe place. You will need this information for any future enrolments into accredited training in Australia. Please contact the College on 9970 1000 if you require assistance.
- Commence the enrolment process by completing the application below.
- Contact Natalie Thornberry on 9970 1000 or email natalie@nbmc.nsw.edu.au to:natalie@nbmc.nsw.edu.au for further information.
