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643 Spencer St, 3003 West Melbourne, Vic
Phone: (130) 036-8883
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Childcare Diploma Clyde – Early Childhood Education And Care

CHC50121

Diploma Early Childhood Education And Care

CHC50121 Childcare Diploma Clyde

Overview

The Childcare Diploma in Clyde 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 the diploma of childcare 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. Childcare educators that hold their early childhood education diploma may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other educators and may become room leaders, centre directors, family day carers and move into other senior positions.

To undertake the CHC5021 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care you must first successfully hold either the CHC30113 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or the CHC30121 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification. MCFE provide the government-funded childcare diploma in Clyde for eligible individuals.


Course CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Delivery Options Classroom based: Face-to-Face Theory + Placement
Class-based Blended: Online Zoom classes + Placement
Self-Paced Model: Online Theory + Placement (available from May 2025)
Traineeship
Start DateRefer to our timetable for next class start dates. Self-paced model available from May 2025.
DurationUp to 15 months dependent on delivery model and student commitment.

Payment plans available and discounts for up-front payments.

Study this course for low-fee

You could have the majority of your tuition fees covered, thanks to the Victorian Governments Skills First Funding Program.

General Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Evidence of citizenship/residency, you must be either:
    • an Australian citizen;
    • a holder of a permanent visa; or
    • a New Zealand citizen
  2. You can enrol in a maximum of 2 funded qualifications and
    2 funded skills sets in one year
  3. You can undertake up to 2 funded programs at one time
  4. You must not be enrolled in school (including government, non-government, independent, Catholic or home school or the Commonwealth SEE program). University is OK!

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Tuition fees and funding

CategoryTuition FeePayment Plan
Tuition Fees$3,900Payment Plan - $78 per week for 50 weeks Pay upfront for each group and get 10% Off
Enrolment Fee$100Paid at enrolment (not refundable)
Traineeship$4,900$500 Enrolment Fee + $4,400 Tuition Fee paid in instalments

Statement of Fees and Charges
To determine all applicable fees for your course please download the current statement of fees from our “Fees & Funding” page. Generally, most courses will incur a $100 enrolment fee to secure your booking, plus the applicable course tuition fees. Some courses will also include material fees, however these are generally only charged for students requesting paper assessments. The statement of fees and charges will explain payment plan options, the refund policy, and other fees and charges you could incur, such as fees for course extensions, class swaps, academic misconduct and reassessment.

Tuition fees
The course tuition fees are GST free and fee category/amount charged depends upon whether you are eligible for a Government subsidy, with funds made available by the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments. Only one category of fees above will apply to your enrolment. Payment plans may be available for your tuition fees.

Skills First Funding
You may be eligible for a government-subsidised place through the Skills First Funding Program. If the course has access to funding and you are eligible, the government will contribute to the cost of your training. There are limitations to using Victorian government funding, you need to make sure you are using your funding for the right course, as it may affect your access to future government funding. Check your eligibility now. Government funded places are limited each calendar year, when our allocated places are used you will still be able to enrol as a fee for service student, not all courses will have access to Skills First Funding.

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Job outcomes and further study pathways

There are many diverse roles waiting for you after completing a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Job Outcomes

  • Educational leader

  • Family day care Coordinator

  • Centre Manager

  • Supervisor

Further study

Some universities offer credit from the Diploma qualification to enrol into a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.

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Entry requirements

To be successful in this course the following must be met:

Application Participate in a Pre-Training Review
Enrolment Form
Digital LiteracyAccess to a computer or smart device and the internet
Intermediate digital literacy skills
navigate the internet
use word
upload and download
make online bookings
complete online assessments on a learning management system
use email
Language Literacy and NumeracyAQF Level 4
Pre-requisites
Must hold the qualification code & title: CHC30113 Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care, OR, CHC30121 Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care
AvailabilityClass-based: One day a week for 5 hours
Ability to undertake 280 hours practical placement at a regulated children's service
Self-paced modelMust be working in a centre in the role of an Educator to undertake the self-paced model (Family Day Care will not be suitable)

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Delivery and assessment

Class-based (Face-to-face or Blended) - 29 Sessions

  • 29 X 5 Hour Theory Sessions

  • 280 hours practical placement

  • 2 X 2 Hour Assessor Workplace Visit

  • Recommended 15 hours of self-paced learning per week

  • average duration 12 months
Enhanced Blended Model - 37 Sessions

  • 37 X 5 Hour Live Online Theory Sessions (extra support)

  • 280 hours practical placement

  • 2 X 2 Hour Assessor Workplace Visit

  • Recommended 15 hours of self-paced learning per week

  • average duration 15 months
Self-paced Model (Available from May 2025)

  • Self-paced theory - study plans available for 10 month fast track or 14 month standard duration

  • 280 hours practical placement

  • 2 X 2 Hour Assessor Workplace Visit

  • Self -paced learning per week depends on duration, averages 15-25

  • average duration 14 months
Assessment

  • Online Theory questions in Canvas our Learning Management System

  • Projects

  • Observations of skills and oral questions in the workplace

  • Log book
Practical Placement

  • 280 hours of practical placement at a regulated children's service

  • Class-based students: Placement can commence from your third group of units

  • Self-paced students: Placement commences after all theory been completed

  • Assessor workplace visits can be booked after all classes have been completed and placement hours are nearly complete

  • You must leave enough placement hours to cover time required to complete visits after all classes have been completed

  • Meet industry working with children check

  • Ability to travel to placement

  • Travel fees will apply for visits over 50km from head office

Unit CodeUnit TitleCore or Elective
CHCECE044Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
Core
CHCECE041Maintain a safe and healthy environment for childrenCore
CHCECE049Embed environmental responsibility in service operationsCore
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve professional practiceCore
BSBPEF502Develop and use emotional intelligenceElective
BSBTWK502Manage team effectivenessCore
CHCDIV003Manage and promote diversityElective
CHCECE042Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeingCore
CHCECE050Work in partnership with children’s familiesCore
CHCINM002Meet community information needsElective
CHCECE045Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in childrenCore
CHCECE046Implement strategies for the inclusion of all childrenCore
CHCECE048Plan and implement children’s education and care programCore
CHCECE047Analyse information to inform children’s learningCore
CHCECE043Nurture creativity in childrenCore

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Further Information

Fees and funding

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. The course fees/costs depend upon eligibility for a Government subsidy, via the Skills First Funding Program.  Using a funded place can affect your access to future funding. If you are not eligible for funding the course fees will be the “Fee for Service” rate.

Student Handbook

Please read the MCFE student handbook here, which includes:

  • Application Pre-training review and enrolment process; including USI information

  • Fees and charges/statement of fees; including refunds, concession, eligibility for Skills First Funding, and how this can affect future enrolments in funded courses

  • Privacy statements

  • Student support

  • Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer options

  • Online service standards

  • Assessment methods and instructions

  • Job and employment

  • Code of conduct

  • Complaints and appeals

  • Completions & certificates

  • Deferrals and withdrawals

  • Third parties that may be relevant to my enrolment

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