QUALIFICATION

Skill Set Entry Program for the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care



TAFE SA Code: CP00326Fee Free

Incorporating:
  • Skill Set in Entry to Diploma of Early Education and Care (CHCSS00147)
  • Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50125)

Description

Further your career in early childhood education by gaining the skills and knowledge to become a team leader, director or educational leader in a range of education settings. The Skill Set in Entry to Diploma of Early Education and Care will be completed over 6 months in Semester 1 before commencing the Diploma in Semester 2.

Duration
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30 months 

Part Time

Child Care Educator

Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
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Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled

Course Admission Requirements

If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course


Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 30 month course
Fee Free TAFE
$0
$0
Subsidised
$1,013
$5,063
Concession
$623
$3,116
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LLN).

This course is part of the Fee Free TAFE initiative. Fee Free places are limited and eligibility criteria applies. If all Fee Free TAFE places are filled, you may be offered a subsidised place instead.

Fee Free Training Eligibility
Full Fee
$1,402
$7,010
  • Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    VET Student Loan

    This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.

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  • Employment Outcomes

    Team leader, assistant director, director, educational leader.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Skills Covered

    Skill Set Entry Program for the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
    The Diploma covers cultural competence, health and safety, food and drink, respectful relationships, learning frameworks, holistic development, compliance, nurturing creativity, curriculum and workplace safety. To complete the Diploma, you are required to complete all 12 core units and 3 elective units. The skill set comprises of three units of competency:
    • CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
    • CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
    • CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures

    Qualification/Certification

    Successful completion of this course provides you with the following qualifications:

    Qualification TAFE SA Code National Code
    Skill Set in Entry to Diploma of Early Education and Care SK00157 CHCSS00147
    Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care TP01553 CHC50125

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings
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