CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
By choosing to continue your childcare studies with Imagine Education’s Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, you pave your way to a higher level of responsibility in the field of childcare.
As part of your diploma you will complete 280 invaluable hours of practical training. Should you choose to study this qualification at our Gold Coast Campus, this will take place at either our unique on-site childcare centre, Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten, located right next to our Main Campus on the Gold Coast, or at a selected quality childcare centre. Should you choose to study this qualification at our Brisbane Campus, you will also complete 280 hours of invaluable practical training. This will take place at a selected quality childcare centre.
Once you graduate from this course, you may either choose to start your childcare career, or continue your studies with a university degree in Education or Community Services*.
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*This Diploma is a pathway to a university degree, but does not guarantee you entry into university.
COURSE CODE: CHC50121
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COURSE LENGTH: 50 weeks
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PRE-REQUISITES: CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
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ARTICULATION PATHWAY: Diploma of Leadership and Management
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CAMPUS: Main Campus, Brisbane Campus
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CAREER OUTCOMES: Authorised supervisor (children’s services); centre manager (children’s services); group/ team coordinator/ leader (children’s services); child care worker; child development worker; children’s services coordinator; children’s adviser
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Key Benefits​
Childcare Centre
Unique benefit of on-site childcare centre for Gold Coast students' practical training
Industry Connections
Close relationships with Brisbane childcare centres to ensure quality industry experience
Interactive Theory
Theory lessons taught in modern classrooms with the latest in interactive whiteboard tech
Timetables
attendance is recorded
timetables are subject to change
Main Campus
Brisbane Campus
Entry Requirements
Students need to be 15 years old and are required to have reading, writing and comprehension skills equivalent to Year 10 pass level to successfully complete the Certificate level courses.
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Overseas students English Proficiency Level will be tested prior to the commencement of Vocational Education and Training Courses. Imagine Education Australia requires an IELTS 5.5 with no band less than 5, or equivalent (as determined by Imagine Education Australia).
Students studying this course are required to obtain a Blue Card for working with children.
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Should you feel you may not possess these literacy skills or have not completed a formal leaving certificate please contact us to discuss support arrangements.