BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children CHCECE046 Implement interventions with older people at risk CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence CHCECE053 Respond to grievances and complaints about the service CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy

Diploma of Early Childhood and Education Care – Australian Institute of Professional Technique

CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

CRICOS CODE: 118660F

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.

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DURATION

78 Weeks (Includes 16 weeks term breaks)

Work placement

280 hours

Delivery arrangement

Face to Face
And
Blended

Next start dates

01/04/2026
15/04/2026
13/05/2026
03/06/2026
01/07/2026
12/08/2026
09/09/2026
07/10/2026
21/10/2026
18/11/2026
02/12/2026

frequently asked questions

COURSE STRUCTURE

Our course has been designed to meet the requirements for the CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. It contains 15 units of competency as follows:

12 Core Units

BSBTWK502	Manage team effectiveness
CHCECE041	Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE042	Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
CHCECE043	Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE044	Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
CHCECE045	Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
CHCECE046	Implement interventions with older people at risk
CHCECE047	Analyse information to inform children’s learning
CHCECE048	Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
CHCECE049	Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
CHCECE050	Work in partnership with children’s families
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice

3 Elective Units

BSBPEF502	Develop and use emotional intelligence
CHCECE053	Respond to grievances and complaints about the service
CHCPOL002	Develop and implement policy

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants will be assessed against the following criteria:

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who:

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Alternatively, individuals may hold:

An Australian diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

An Australian diploma or certificate III in Children’s Services.

AND

Demonstrate at least 12 months of cumulative employment (full-time equivalent) within the last 5 years in a regulated education and care service in Australia, supported by verifiable evidence.

Hold the CHCSS00147 Entry into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Evidence to support either of the above is a requirement:

Applicant must be over the age of 18
Year 11 certificate or equivalent; OR
Applicants with no formal qualification and have experience within the industry may also be considered.

English Proficiency:

Score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent OR
Copy of any international English test results (e.g. IELTS / TOEFL / PTE); OR
Completing the AUIPTLC English Placement Test to achieve an IELTS 6.0 or equivalent English proficiency; OR
Proof that the student has successfully completed an English Language course with an Australian educational institution exiting at an Advanced Level; OR
Any AQF qualification at the Certificate III level or above in any discipline area delivered and assessed in English; OR
Statement from an educational institution or similar evidence that confirms that English was the language of instruction if at least five years‘ studies completed in Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa or Republic of Ireland.

Please note: All students must complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) during orientation. Students who do not complete an LLND during orientation will be required to complete one before the course commences to ensure the program's suitability and assist AUIPT in identifying any additional support needed during their study.

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