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This course has been superseded by and is not equivalent CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care & CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
This qualification includes areas such as child development and wellbeing, educational program planning and implementation, health, safety, and nutrition, building relationships with children and families, inclusion and diversity practices, managing business operational plans, and behavior management.
For further information on this qualification; please visit
https://training.gov.au/training/details/CHC30121
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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 in this capacity are tasked with creating and delivering curriculum that aligns with an approved learning framework, supporting children’s well-being and development using well-developed skills and knowledge. They ensure compliance across various service operations and utilize specialized knowledge by applying theoretical concepts to diverse scenarios. Educators may work independently or under remote supervision, following established policies and procedures, and may also oversee volunteers or supervise other educators.
Occupational titles may include:
To Apply for courses as an international student, please complete the Enrolment Form with the required supporting documents.
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care & CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Intake Dates | |||
We have intakes for every month throughout the year for both Sydney and Melbourne Campus. |
Students must be over 18 years of age,
Students must have completed an overseas equivalent of Year 12 or higher qualification.
Students must have either an IELTS score of 5.5 total or above with no band lower than 5.0 or equivalent.
For more information please contact SMC Admission Officer /Marketing Officer.
Entry requirements will be checked at enrollment in line with the RTO’s Student entry requirements, selection, enrolment and orientation policy.
At SMC, our International students are expected to meet minimum English Language requirements in line with the RTO’s Student entry requirements, selection, enrollment and orientation policy. Student are also required to complete Identify Learners Needs Form to complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy analysis for each student before relevant corrective actions are implemented.
There are total of 17 Units including 15 Core units and 2 Electives for CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and
Care plus a total of 15 units including 12 core and 3 Electives for CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and
Care. ( Click here to go to E-Learning site ).
For CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education following 17 units need to be completed. These include 15 core units and 2 elective units as per training package requirements:
For CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education following 15 units need to be completed. These include 12 core units and 3 elective units as per training package requirements:
A credit transfer is applied for 1 core units for CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
The units listed above may not be in the order in which they are delivered in class and may be subject to change.
Students will be provided with access to the following resources required to complete the qualification successfully upon enrollment:
Classroom
Tables and chairs
Whiteboard
Data projector
VCR/DVD Player and TV
Computer Lab
Software such as Microsoft Office and MYOB
PPT Slides
Unit of Competency
Assessments
Assessment is structured throughout the course. If students are unable to achieve competency, additional support is provided through mentoring and access to re-assessment as outlined in our policies and procedures. Assessment requires achievement across all tasks to demonstrate competence and includes:
Direct observation i.e., simulated off-the-job situation that reflects the workplace.
Product based methods i.e., reports, displays, work samples, role plays, and presentations.
Portfolio i.e., written documents, photographs, videos or logbooks.
Questioning i.e., written or oral questioning, conducting interviews and questionnaires.
Students who have completed corresponding units of competency and/or units contained within the packaging rules can apply for Credit Transfer. For more information, see our current policies and procedures at our Download section. Click here to go to downloads
After achieving the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care & CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, candidates can explore advanced roles. If you successfully complete the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care & CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, you may be able to pursue the following related qualifications:
CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
This course might include a pathway to university, which are subject to change. Please speak to one of our Education Consultants for more information.
Before enrollment, each student should ensure they meet the following requirements:
Read and understand the complete student handbook available at https://sydneymetrocollege.edu.au/student-handbook
Read and understand all policies and procedures available as https://www.sydneymetrocollege.edu.au/downloads/
Provide the organisation with their USI number. For more information, please visit https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi
A student may require to complete a SMC LLN test.
SMC reserves the right to discontinue or alter any course date, tuition or service fee, location, timetable or staffing without prior notice.