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COURSE CODE: CHC50121

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

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INTAKES

Monthly

DURATION

52 weeks

Domestic / Permanent Resident FEES

$7,800

INDUSTRY PLACEMENT

280 hours

CRICOS CODES

108123C

NUMBER OF UNITS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Yes

Explore Course by campus:
Brisbane Campus (Adelaide Street 1) Gold Coast Southport Campus Hobart Sandy Bay Campus

What study modes are available?

  • Entirely On-Campus
  • Entirely Online (Face to Face)
  • Entirely Online (Self-study)
  • Mixed Mode (Part On-Campus & Online)
20 CONTACT HOURS PER WEEK*

*Domestic students are only required to attend practical & lecture sessions

Explore Course by campus:
Brisbane Campus (Adelaide Street 1) Gold Coast Southport Campus Hobart Sandy Bay Campus

Unlock the potential to shape young minds and lead effective early childhood education with our qualification, designed for those who aspire to excel in regulated child care environments and drive educational excellence.

About this Course:

This qualification is tailored for aspiring early childhood educators who are ready to excel in regulated children’s education and care services across Australia. It equips you with the expertise to design and implement engaging curricula, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and create a safe, nurturing environment for children. You will develop skills to manage team dynamics, foster holistic development and creativity, and promote inclusive practices. Learn to embed environmental responsibility in operations, collaborate with families, and respond effectively to feedback. This course prepares you for roles in long day care centres, family day care, preschools, and kindergartens, where you can make a significant impact on early childhood learning and development.

What You'll Learn:

  • Lead and manage teams effectively in early childhood settings.
  • Ensure child safety and health.
  • Foster holistic development and creativity in children.
  • Maintain regulatory compliance and promote positive interactions.
  • Implement inclusive strategies and develop tailored curricula.
  • Integrate environmental responsibility and collaborate with families.
  • Enhance professional practice and manage diversity and grievances.

Career Outcomes

Our graduates work with industry leaders

Entry Requirements

AGE
18
GRADE
11
IELTS
5.5

Age

Minimum age of 18 years or turning 18 years old prior to commencement of the course

Education & Experience Requirements

Year 11 Australian Senior High School Certificate, or equivalent (e.g. completion of Year 12 or High School in the students home country) with full academic results.

English Language

Upper-Intermediate English (equivalent to 5.5 academic or general IELTS) or successful completion of college LLN Test

Required Identification

Photo ID and evidence of citizenship (international students must provide copy of passport)

Computer Skills & Equipment

Students on this course require computer access for learning purposes and to complete course assessments. As such, learners must have beginner/intermediate computing skills including use of Microsoft Office programmes, in addition to hardware requirements of a desktop or portable computer with keyboard, pointing device, speaker, web camera and microphone, and a broadband internet connection.

Additional Requirements

Students must be eligible to hold a Blue Card (must not have a criminal record). Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Applicants for this course must be able to make themselves available to undertake the industry placement that forms part of the training and assessment activity. Students must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to undertaking placement.Specific Updates to English Language Requirements for Student VisasGeneral Student Visa: The minimum IELTS score has increased from 5.5 to 6 (or equivalent).Packaged ELICOS: The minimum IELTS score to undertake a packaged English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) program has increased from 4.5 to 5.0.

Further Information

Students who are unable to meet the academic or English language criteria may in some cases be eligble to undertake our Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) test. Criteria may change at any time without notice. Additional English language requirements may apply to international applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds wishing to articulate on a visa package into a university programme. Students must be able to (and are required to) enrol, participate, demonstrate progression-of, and complete this course.

VSL INFORMATION

VSL Course Schedules, Fee Information, Parental Consent Form, Re-Credit Application Form, Re-Credit Policy & Procedure, and Student Information Sheet can be found here: https://staging.charltonbrown.edu.au/documents/#vsl

UNITS

CORE UNITS

Unit Code
Unit Name
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 strategies for the inclusion of all children 
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 

ELECTIVE UNITS

Unit Code
Unit Name
BSBSTR501
Establish innovative work environments 
CHCDIV003
Manage and promote diversity 
CHCECE053
Respond to grievances and complaints about the service 

Intake Dates

  • 2025
    • FebruaryMonday, 03rd
    • MarchMonday, 03rd
    • AprilMonday, 28th
    • MayMonday, 19th
    • JuneMonday, 16th
    • JulyMonday, 14th
    • AugustMonday, 04th
    • SeptemberMonday, 01st
    • OctoberMonday, 13th
    • NovemberMonday, 10th
    • DecemberMonday, 01st

University Pathways

Griffith University
Bachelor of Child, Youth and Family Practice
Packaged
60/70 CP
Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Arts
Articulation
8 units
Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Articulation
8 units
Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Arts
Articulation
4 units
Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Education (Primary/Early Childhood)
Articulation
4 units
Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Arts
Articulation
1 units
Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Education (Primary/Early Childhood)
Articulation
1 units
Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Social Science
Articulation
8 units
Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Social Welfare
Articulation
5 units
Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Arts
Articulation
8 units
Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Articulation
8 units
Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Art and Design
Articulation
4 units
University of Southern Queensland
Bachelor of Education
Articulation
8 units
Bond University
Bachelor of Arts
Articulation
80cp
Bond University
Bachelor of Social Sciences
Articulation
80cp

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Course Details

Brisbane Campus (Adelaide Street 1) Tuition Fees

Course Name Course
Duration		 Domestic / Permanent Resident Campus
Availability		 Intakes
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care 52 weeks $7,800 BNE GLD SBY Monthly

Additional Fees:

Enrolment Fee: $250
Material Fee: $250

Brisbane Campus (Adelaide Street 1) Study & Schedule

KEY:
Lecture (F2F Online)
Lecture (On-Campus)
Practical (Offsite)
Practical (On Campus)
Supervised Training (Face to Face)
Tutorial (F2F Online)
Tutorial (On Campus)
Session Recorded

Group A

MondayMon
TuesdayTue
WednesdayWed
Teams
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fei Yu
ThursdayThu
Teams
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fei Yu
FridayFri
Teams
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fei Yu
SaturdaySat
SundaySun

Brisbane Campus (Adelaide Street 1) Course TRAINERS

Fei Yu

Bachelor of early childhood, Bachelor of Teaching, and Certificate IV in Training & Assessment.
Fei has been in early childhood field for more than 40 years. During the last 40 years, Fei played different roles within the
early childhood field as a director and a registered early childhood teacher. She has taught babies, toddlers, preschoolers, special needs children and refuge children. She has taught high school students and mature students studying in early childhood education and care for certificate 3 and diploma qualification in collage.

Brisbane Campus (Adelaide Street 1) Campus & Facilities

Your Campus

Overlooking King George Square in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD, NIET Group Brisbane Centre features 10 tutorial rooms, two lecture theatres, library and digital media lab, alongside modern computer lab & large open recreation & study spaces. The campus is just metres from major bus and train terminals, extensive retail & accommodation options.

Level 4, 102 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, 4000

Session Locations

Teams
  • Online Video Conference

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Gold Coast Southport Campus Tuition Fees

Course Name Course
Duration		 Domestic / Permanent Resident Campus
Availability		 Intakes
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care 52 weeks $7,800 BNE GLD SBY Monthly

Additional Fees:

Enrolment Fee: $250
Material Fee: $250

Gold Coast Southport Campus Study & Schedule

KEY:
Lecture (F2F Online)
Lecture (On-Campus)
Practical (Offsite)
Practical (On Campus)
Supervised Training (Face to Face)
Tutorial (F2F Online)
Tutorial (On Campus)
Session Recorded

Group A

MondayMon
TuesdayTue
WednesdayWed
Room 11
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Nicole Hicks
ThursdayThu
Room 11
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Nicole Hicks
FridayFri
Room 11
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Nicole Hicks
SaturdaySat
SundaySun

Gold Coast Southport Campus Course TRAINERS

Nicole Hicks

I have worked in the VET industry with RTO’s for the last 6 years, after working in the Early Years Learning sector for over 16 years in various roles previously.

I enjoy engaging with adult learners from around the world, and seeing their skills, confidence and knowledge develop throughout the course. In my down time – I love reading, being on the water, and travelling.

Gold Coast Southport Campus Campus & Facilities

Your Campus

Nestled along Queensland’s most iconic coastline, our Gold Coast Centre is a study and recreation paradise, just minutes from the surf, gigantic shopping malls & a wealth of attractions.

1 Nerang Street, Southport

Session Locations

Gold Coast Room 11
  • Cot
  • Changing Table
  • Creative Resources
  • Multimedia Smart TV

Combined lecture space and practical lab

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Hobart Sandy Bay Campus Tuition Fees

Course Name Course
Duration		 Domestic / Permanent Resident Campus
Availability		 Intakes
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care 52 weeks $7,800 BNE GLD SBY Monthly

Additional Fees:

Enrolment Fee: $250
Material Fee: $250

Hobart Sandy Bay Campus Study & Schedule

KEY:
Lecture (F2F Online)
Lecture (On-Campus)
Practical (Offsite)
Practical (On Campus)
Supervised Training (Face to Face)
Tutorial (F2F Online)
Tutorial (On Campus)
Session Recorded

Group A

MondayMon
TuesdayTue
WednesdayWed
Room 405
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Chloe
ThursdayThu
Room 405
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Chloe
FridayFri
Room 405
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Chloe
SaturdaySat
SundaySun

Hobart Sandy Bay Campus Course TRAINERS

Chloe

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Hobart Sandy Bay Campus Campus & Facilities

Your Campus

Our group’s Hobart Sandy Bay campus is nestled in the University of Tasmania’s sprawling campus on the river Derwent, incorporating 10 large lecture and tutorial rooms, breakout room and lab, each with an expansive view across Hobart.

Level 4, Hytten Hall in the centre of UTAS Sandy Bay, Hobart

Session Locations

Sandy Bay Room 405
  • Projector
  • Desks
  • Childcare Training Aids

Room 405 is Charlton brown’s dedicated Childcare lab in Sandy Bay, with extensive interactive learning tools, multimedia presentation technology and extensive views across Hobart.

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See why more than 20,000 students have chosen Charlton Brown

Ping Lai

Thanks to CB admin staff Shirley, Menu, and My teacher Fei, Beth and Fanny for providing the care and support. I’ll start working casually at a childcare centre soon after the placement. I’m extremely happy with my achievement!

 

Why study with ?

Very Affordable.

Our low fees are designed to make education accessible to all students, and we provide a range of funding options, and customised payment schedules.

Lots of Pathway Options.

We offer more than 200 different package and pathway options to award-winning Australian universities, like Griffith, Bond and UTAS.

Accessible Entry Requirements.

Our college caters to learners of all academic backgrounds and English levels, with a huge range of free study support and tutoring options.

Just the education you need.

Our hyper-focused, student-support-heavy training programmes are designed to get students out into industry, with exactly the skills that industry demand.

How do I apply?

Our application process is free, easy & there’s no obligation.

1

Submit an Application

It’s free, takes around 5 minutes, and helps our team make sure you’re eligible. If you have any questions, for example around how to pay, funding, schedule, placement etc, ask them at the same time.
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2

Accept your letter of offer

Our team will send you a letter of offer for you to accept. Sign and send it back, pay your enrolment fee, then our Admissions Team will send you an onboarding pack, provide Student Learning Portal access and introduce you to your trainer. Welcome onboard!

An effective teacher is one who directs, facilitates and manages the students’ learning process. Da Teng is one of them. I like his flexible teaching style, positive belief in the ability to solve translating problems, willingness and motivation to listen and caring for students.

 

Zhang Jing

I’m very happy with the service and education Charlton Brown provided! Alvin’s teaching was fun, creative and entertaining. He likes to talk about trending topics in the class. He’s also fast at answering any questions.

Rob Manz

Thanks to CB admin staff Shirley, Menu, and My teacher Fei, Beth and Fanny for providing the care and support. I’ll start working casually at a childcare centre soon after the placement. I’m extremely happy with my achievement!

 

Ping Lai

From our trainer Rudy to the fantastic online resources, super engaging lectures and the outstanding guest speakers – plus the 24/7 student support – there’s literally no better place to study. It’s incredible.

Nathaniel

I’ve been enjoying the course a lot. I gained the knowledge in the classroom and then apply it at workplace. The staff, the student services, they are all friendly and supportive.

 

Muni

I am very satisfied with CB.  I finished Cert III Individual Support and Cert IV Disability with trainer Jericho. He has been a superb help in completing my course.  Although he is strict on attendance and submission, he gives us flexibility in completing our assessments and offers free one-on-one consultation. He patiently explains to us the subjects we find difficult to understand.

CB admin team Menu and Shirley has been very wonderful in helping me with all my needs. I could not ask for a better educational institution in my studies here in Brisbane.

Milette Regalado

I highly recommend this course. Da Teng is very helpful and supportive to all students and thanks to him, I passed NAATI and became a certified translator. I also improved my English a lot from this course. It was a great learning experience.

 

Michy

I’m loving studying design at the institute – it’s fast-paced but the staff, the labs, the learning are awesome. The opportunity to start from scratch to design and market a clothing line is super exciting.

Mariana

I’ve been really improving my English, and I’m very excited to start high school in Australia.

 

Mao Masuda

I’m so lucky, I had a great time with amazing teachers in General English-Ms.Jessica and Ms.Jayne. They’re always supportive to us. I’ve learned a lot and I could improve my English skill with my class. I really appreciate their help.

 

Luna
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