CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50125 addresses the skills and knowledge required to provide care for individuals and groups of children, and to plan activities facilitating their leisure and play, enabling them to achieve their developmental outcomes. This newly updated qualification reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations. They use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other educators.

Learn new skills including

• Manage team effectiveness
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
• Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
• Nurture creativity in children
• Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
• Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development
• Develop and use emotional intelligence
• Develop and implement policy
• Work in partnership with children’s families

Employment opportunities with this qualification include:

• Early Childhood Educator
• Centre Manager
• Team Leader
• Children’s Services Coordinator
• Child Development Worker

What you need to know about this course

• The College offers day courses. See below for class options.
• Course delivery mainly on campus – some sessions may be offered via Zoom.
• The course is delivered using a blended learning model which includes timetabled classroom/virtual classroom attendance, weekly flexible directed self study hours and 280 work placement hours.
• Students will need to allow regular weekly hours (approx 15) throughout the course for directed self study for the completion of learning and assessment tasks.
• 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 – practicum work experience delivered in an approved regulated centre birth – 5 years. Working hours in a centre can contribute to work placement hours required.
• 15 units of competency must be successfully completed to achieve this qualification. To review the list of units scroll down and click on the Accredited Units tab below to review both the core and preselected elective units
• A timetable will be provided on course commencement detailing theory, practical and work placement training sessions.
• There are no classes during school holidays or on Public Holidays.
• The resources for this course will be delivered via our NBMC learning management system. Training to access and navigate NBMC LMS will be provided at the beginning of the course. Once access to the course resources is provided, students can either print them and bring them along to class, or access them electronically via their personal laptop. Students enrolling must have access to the following:
  • A laptop / computer
  • The internet
  • A scanner, or a scanner app downloaded on their smart phone

In addition a student must be comfortable in completing the following tasks on a laptop/computer:

• Downloading and uploading templates
• Saving documents to folders
• Easily accessing/locating files on their computer quickly
• Using tables to complete templates
• Able to minimise, reduce page size, open files
• Participants will also need to have access to Microsoft Word or Google docs.

Are there any Assessments? 

• Competency based assessment for each unit in the course will be conducted using a combination of assessment methods, that may include case studies, theory tasks, projects and practical demonstrations.
• 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 Study

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care CHC50125 can provide a pathway to a Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education.

Available as a Traineeship 

This qualification can be completed through a traineeship pathway. Please contact Julie Lindfield at julie@nbmc.nsw.edu.au or call 9970 1051 for further information. New entrant traineeship course fee is currently fee free. You can also learn more about traineeships here – https://nbmc.nsw.edu.au/course-funding-option/traineeship/ 

To Enrol or For Further Information

• Commence the enrolment process by completing the online application.
• Contact Julie Lindfield on 9970 1051 or email julie@nbmc.nsw.edu.au for further information.

• Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold:
  • CHC30113/CHC30121/CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care, OR
  • An Australian Diploma of Early Childhood Education, 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.
• 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 Office of the Children’s Guardian NSW for more information on obtaining a WWCC.
• Unique Student Identifier (see information in the tab below).
• Provide current evidence of your identity including: Photo ID, proof of age, citizenship/residency/eligible visa, and proof of living or working in NSW.  For a full list of eligible documents please view our Identification Documents page.
• 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 required to work with children.
• Full COVID vaccination is no longer required to work in Early Childhood Education and Care under a Public Health Order. It is currently determined by each individual centre’s policy as to whether they will accept non-vaccinated students to complete work placement.
• Basic computer skills. If you require basic computer training, please ask us about our Essential Computer Skills course.

A minimum of 280 hours of work placement hours in a regulated Early Childhood Education and Care setting aged birth – 5 years. Within the 280 hours the student is required to undertake a minimum of:

• 40 hours – 0-2 years
• 40 hours – 2-3 years
• 40 hours – 3-5 years

The remaining 160 hours can be completed in the student’s preferred aged group within in the regulated service

Anyone in child-related work (including student placements and volunteers) MUST have a current Working with Children Check (students/volunteers free). Visit Office of the Children’s Guardian NSW for more information on obtaining a WWCC.

The college will arrange a suitable workplace for students if not currently working in the industry.

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.

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government under the Smart & Skilled Training Program. To be eligible you must be

• An Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Australian permanent resident or humanitarian visa holder or a partner visa holder whose sponsor is a humanitarian visa holder
• Aged 15 years or older
• No longer be at school (excluding registered home schooled students)
• Living or working in NSW.
• Provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) on enrolment – for more information on USIs and how to obtain one, click here.

If you meet the above criteria, along with the Course Entry Requirements, you can apply to study this course at a subsidised price (includes course resources). Subsidised places are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

The fee amount you pay and the government contribution depends upon your eligibility. The courses are subsidised for all eligible participants but no concession rate is available under Smart & Skilled for Diploma level qualifications. Fee free scholarships may be available for the following:

• An Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
• A person with a disability
• A person who is the dependant of a person on a Disability Support pension

For more information on concession/scholarship eligiblity criteria click here.

Terms and conditions of enrolment (including withdrawals, refunds and deferrals) under Smart and Skilled at NBMC are contained in the Smart and Skilled Student Information booklet and NBMC Student Handbook both of which are available at Smart and Skilled.  Important information regarding all aspects of your enrolment at NBMC can also be found here.

For further information please contact the College on 9970 1000.

For full qualification courses NBMC has several payment options for students to choose from.  Please discuss your preference with the Training Coordinator during the enrolment process.

Course Cost is Less than $1500

1. In full at time of enrolment; or
2. By two (2) instalments – half on enrolment and half midway through the course; or
3. Interest-free payment plan paying $240 on enrolment, followed by fortnightly direct debit payments by Visa or MasterCard (an initial admin charge of $10 will be added for direct debit set up)

Course Cost is between $1501 and $3000

1. By two (2) instalments – half on enrolment and half midway through the course; or
2. Interest-free payment plan paying $240 on enrolment, followed by fortnightly direct debit payments by Visa or MasterCard (an initial admin charge of $10 will be added for direct debit set up)

Course Cost is over $3000*

1. By three (3) instalments – first instalment on enrolment, instalments 2 and 3 approximately every 3 months, depending on length of course; or
2. Interest-free payment plan paying $500 on enrolment, followed by fortnightly direct debit payments by Visa or MasterCard (an initial admin charge of $20 will be added for direct debit set up)

Please Note:

• In full or instalment payments can be made by Visa, MasterCard, electronic funds transfer, cheque, cash or BPay at our Brookvale Campus.
• Direct Debt fortnightly payments can be made using Visa or MasterCard
• Full payment, first instalment or $240/$500 must be paid on enrolment – enrolments cannot proceed unless initial payment is made.

*If not eligible for Smart and Skilled, payment will be by instalments of no more than $1500 each.  Please contact the College for payment options.

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: https://www.usi.gov.au/students/get-a-usi.

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.

This is a means of measuring skills acquired through work or life experiences, or through qualifications obtained from formal studies or training.

There are two options for recognising prior learning:

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

This is an assessment process to evaluate skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience or non-accredited training.

Credit Transfer (CT)

This is recognition of current qualifications/units of competency previously gained through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

For more information please head to our Recognition of Prior Learning page.

Please advise our Training Coordinator during your initial telephone or in-person meeting if you require additional learning support. This allows a support plan to be developed before you commence your course. Support services may be available for students with a disability, impairment or long-term condition, and/or learning, language, literacy or numeracy difficulties. As outlined in the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment, students are encouraged to contact the College at the time of enrolment to confirm whether appropriate support can be provided for their individual needs.

Throughout your studies, you may experience personal challenges that could affect your enrolment. This may include stress at home, difficulties at work, financial pressures, or other personal issues. Our Wellness Coordinator is available to assist as needed. If you are experiencing stress or facing personal difficulties, please inform your Trainer or Training Coordinator, who can refer you to the Wellness Coordinator.

All conversations with the Wellness Coordinator remain confidential unless disclosure is required by law or you provide consent for relevant information to be shared with your Trainer.  Counselling offers a confidential space where you can discuss concerns that may be impacting your academic performance or mental health and wellbeing. All NBMC counselling services are free and available to all students. Please note that counselling at NBMC is short-term; if you require ongoing or long-term support, we can provide details for an appropriate external provider.

Enjoy smaller class sizes, a personalised relationship with your trainer, face-to face teaching sessions and qualifications that may include real life work experience, when you choose to study at Northern Beaches & Mosman College (NBMC).

With classes available across the Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore in 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.

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 go to our Trainer & Assessor page to view our trainer’s bios.