National Code: CHC30113
This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They support the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing, learning and development. Depending on the setting, educators may work under direct supervision or autonomously.
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
Victorian Institute of Education has the following entry requirements (This may vary depending on the source country's assessment level & subsequent risk level):
International students must:
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.
Our current (as of May 2022) Admissions requirements for Assessment Level 1 countries like Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia etc (as long as these countries are on assessment Lvl 1) are:
Code | Title | Core or Elective |
CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | Core |
CHCECE001 | Develop cultural competence | Core |
CHCECE002 | Ensure the health and safety of children | Core |
CHCECE003 | Provide care for children | Core |
CHCECE004 | Promote and provide healthy food and drinks | Core |
CHCECE005 | Provide care for babies and toddlers | Core |
CHCECE007 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | Core |
CHCECE009 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | Core |
CHCECE010 | Support the holistic development of children in early childhood | Core |
CHCECE011 | Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning | Core |
CHCECE013 | Use information about children to inform practice | Core |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | Core |
CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | Core |
HLTAID004 | Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting | Core |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in work health and safety | Core |
CHCECE012 | Support children to connect to their world | Elective |
CHCECE006 | Support behaviour of children and young people | Elective |
BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and professional development | Elective |
This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks, including 40 weeks of training and assessment spread over 4 terms of 10 weeks each and 12 weeks of holidays. A work placement of 120 hours is also required.
Offshore Fee$11,900Enrollment Fee: $200 Material & Insurance Fee: $500 Note: Intake dates and courses fee are subject to change without prior notice. | Onshore Fee$8,800Enrollment Fee: $200 Material & Insurance Fee: $500 Note: Intake dates and courses fee are subject to change without prior notice. |
Potential employment options are as an Educator in an Early Childhood Education and Care setting.
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning). The granting of course credit may affect course fees, as well as the duration of the course.
This process is outlined in Victorian Institute of Education Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Associated Procedures and Training and Assessment Policy & Associated Procedures.
