This course is tailored for those aiming to acquire advanced skills and knowledge for leadership roles in early childhood education. The course emphasizes developing and implementing educational programs, ensuring child safety and well-being, and managing early childhood services. The students will gain a deep understanding of child development and teaching theories, learn to create and assess early childhood curricula, and develop leadership and management skills. The course also covers the application of regulations, standards, and policies, as well as fostering collaboration with families, communities, and professionals.
Total Tuition Fees (AUD):
$11,000
Study Load:
Full-time(20 Hours per week)
Campus:
Sydney CBD & Parramatta
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care at Invicta is designed for individuals seeking advanced skills and knowledge to work in leadership roles in the early childhood education sector. This course focuses on the development and implementation of educational programs, ensuring the safety and well-being of children, and managing early childhood education and care services.Develop advanced understanding of child development and pedagogical theories.Learn to design, implement, and evaluate curriculum for early childhood programs.Gain skills in leadership and management within early childhood education settings. Understand and apply regulations, standards, and policies in early childhood services.Enhance ability to work collaboratively with families, communities, and other professionals.
Invicta Technical College has the following entry requirements:
Students must:
• hold one of the following qualifications:
o CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, or
o CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (superseded qualification)
o Alternatively, individuals may hold:
an Australian Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or
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 (e.g., employment statement, payslips, supervisor reference)
or hold the CHCSS00147 Entry into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care skill set
• be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent
• participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the qualification and identify individual learning support needs. The interview will also assess digital literacy for engagement in online or blended learning modes
• applicants may require to undertake the Language, Literacy, Numeracy and digital (LLND) test to achieve a required ACSF level to meet College’s entry requirement.
• have an IELTS* score of 6.0 with test results no older than 2 years; alternatively, demonstrate English proficiency through any of the following:
o educated for five years in an English-speaking country, or
o successful completion of an English Placement Test equivalent to IELTS 6.0
• hold or be eligible to obtain a National Police Check before commencing work placement
• hold or be eligible to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) as required in the relevant state or territory
• be physically fit to perform the practical components of early-childhood work, including manual handling, supervising and assisting young children, and maintaining health and safety protocols during work placement
• be willing and able to undertake a minimum of 280 hours of vocational placement in an approved early childhood education and care service as mandated by the CHC Training Package
* Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
| Units of Competency | Core/Elective | |
|---|---|---|
| CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with children’s families | Core |
| CHCECE044 | Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service | Core |
| CHCECE045 | Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children | Core |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | Core |
| CHCECE043 | Nurture creativity in children | Core |
| CHCECE042 | Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing | Core |
| CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | Core |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Core |
| CHCECE046 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children | Core |
| CHCECE047 | Analyse information to inform children’s learning | Core |
| CHCECE049 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations | Core |
| CHCECE048 | Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum | Core |
| BSBOPS502 | Manage business operational plans | Elective |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice | Elective |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence | Elective |
>> Tuition Fee: AUD 10,000
>> Enrolment Fee: AUD 250
>> Work Placement and material Fee: $AUD 750
>> Total cost: AUD 11,000
Work placement provides students with the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge gained during classroom and simulated training in a real-world environment under supervision.
Work placement is scheduled at the end of each term for two consecutive weeks, across four terms in total, allowing students to progressively develop their competence while reinforcing theory and simulation activities. Each placement block consists of 56 hours, resulting in 280 hours across the course.
During placement, students will engage in a variety of workplace tasks aligned with unit requirements, including supporting children’s health, safety and wellbeing, nurturing babies and toddlers, planning and facilitating play-based learning experiences, documenting observations, implementing inclusive practices, and working collaboratively with colleagues and families. Workplace supervisors and trainers will provide feedback and confirm that students demonstrate competency in line with the National Quality Framework (NQF), service regulations, and unit performance criteria.
To ensure quality of training and assessment, a trainer/assessor will visit students once during each placement block. The trainer visit provides the opportunity to:
Observe students directly in the workplace,
Verify workplace tasks and performance evidence,
Conduct assessment observations,
Liaise with workplace supervisors, and
Provide guidance, support, and feedback to students.
This structured approach, combined with regular trainer visits, ensures students gain meaningful, hands-on experience while meeting the practical evidence requirements of the qualification and maintaining strong links between the RTO, the student, and the host service.