CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Educators at this level 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.

Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.

To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of 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.

Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au

This course is aimed at developing;

• Skills to plan, develop and implement programs in early childhood management and supervise staff
• Skills and knowledge to effectively work as a lead educator in Centre Based Care, Occasional Care, Pre-school Centres, Family Day Care, and other Children’s Services settings
• Knowledge of fundamental policies, procedures, and practice required to carry out activities related to early childhood education and care under the National Framework

To attain CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, 15 units must be achieved: 

 12 Core units; plus 

 3 elective units 

 For course packaging rules and details, refer to: 

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC50121 

 Core Units – 12 Units

Elective Units – 3 Units

• Lead educator (Early childhood)
• Early childhood services coordinator
• Centre manager (Early childhood services)
• Director (Early childhood services)
• Group/Team leader and coordinator (Early childhood services)

This qualification is delivered over a period of one (1) year, including the work placement. Course duration;

52 Weeks

40 work/study weeks, 10 workshops

The course duration includes a combination of workplace-based activities, tasks, workplace-based and independent projects, self-study, work placement, and scheduled classroom/workshop sessions.

This course is aimed at candidates working as early childhood educators upskilling their qualification for senior or lead educator roles, including centre directors and managers. Bright expects candidates with an existing certificate level qualification in early childhood services to enter this course; 

 Domestic students with verified residential status 

• Existing children’s services workers and support staff having completed a certificate level qualification in early childhood services (e.g., CHC30113/CHC30121) 

• Access to a workplace and on-going experience in early childhood and children’s services environments 

• Career and higher education aspirations/goals 

 The Bright College shall primarily be entering into a contract with the childcare and kindergarten centres to train their staff. Individual workers may also enrol in consultation with their respective organisations. For all WBT arrangements, Bright shall require a memorandum of understanding with the employers with agreed plans for workplace visits, organisation of work tasks, supervisor verification, and workplace-based assessments/observations.

• Be 18 years or older at the time of commencement.
• Have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent.
• Current National Police Check, Working with Children Check to access to work placement.
• Successful completion of TBC English Placement Test
• Hold a valid USI (Unique Student Identifier)

All students must complete a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) and LLND test prior to enrolment. The test assesses your foundational skills in learning, reading, writing, oral communication, and numeracy at ACSF Level 4. This test helps us identify if additional learning support is required

• Learning – Level 4,
• Reading – Level 4,
• Writing – Level 4,
• Oral Communication – Level 4
• Numeracy – Level 4

• Copy of ID/Driver’s License
• Student details (Name, Contact number & personal email)
• Certified Academic qualifications
• Current Resume (Full name, current address, email, mobile number, and qualifications)
• Residential address
• LLND online quiz
• Signed enrolment form

1. National Police Clearance (WA)
2. National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Screening Check
3. NDIS Workers training Certificate (i) Worker orientation Module (ii) Supporting Effective Communication Module (iii) Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals (iv) New Worker NDIS Induction Module
4. Evidence of Flu vaccination
5. International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate – Australian Government
6. Infection Control Certificate
7. Hand Hygiene Certificate 
8. HLTWHS005 Conduct Manual Task Safely Certificate (Available at TBC)
9. HLTAID011 Provide First Aid and HLTAID009 CPR Certificate (Available at TBC)
10. Medication Competency Certificate – Non- Accredited available at the Bright College
11. Signed Statutory Declaration Form

Blended delivery mode – Workplace-based training support by face-to-face workshops and workplace visits.

This course requires industry work placement (280 hours).

On successful completion of CHC50121, students can progress to;

An undergraduate degree in early childhood or teaching disciplines 

Students may also pursue other desired advanced diploma of undergraduate programs at other institutions of universities.

*Fees are subject to change and exclude Admin and Material fees, please contact college for confirmation.