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.
General Criteria:
▪ Be over the age of 18
▪ Demonstrate a good command of written and spoken English
Academic Criteria:
Have completed a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Australian Year 12/ Certificate IV or above qualification/equivalent work experience.
English Language Criteria:
▪ To fulfill the English language requirement, students are required to provide verified evidence of IELTS Level 6.0 overall (or equivalent). The test result must be no longer than 2 years old, Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Level 5.0.
▪ For students who will undertake ELICOS package, check the table below.
▪ If you have completed any AQF qualification at the same level or higher in any discipline area delivered and assessed in English only, will be deemed as meeting the English language entry requirements.
▪ To assess suitability to undertake the course, you must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) assessment—a diagnostic process to identify whether prospective students require LLN support.
| Units of Competency | Core/Elective |
|---|---|
| BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness | Core |
| CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | Core |
| CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing | Core |
| CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children | Core |
| CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service | Core |
| CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children | Core |
| CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children | Core |
| CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning | Core |
| CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum | Core |
| CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations | Core |
| CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families | Core |
| CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Core |
| BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals | Elective |
| BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans | Elective |
| BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence | Elective |
| Qualification packaging rules rationale: 12 core units.3 elective units |
>> Tuition Fee: AUD 10,500
>> Enrolment Fee: AUD 250
>> Work Placement and material Fee: $AUD 250
>> Total cost: AUD 11,000
Some courses that we offer require you to complete a work placement. A work placement is structured workplace learning that is required as part of the course and prepares you for the workforce. The placement is designed to help you better understand what you have learned in classroom training and provides you with the opportunity to perform tasks relating to your course in an appropriate industry setting.
There are many benefits of participating in a work placement. You will have the opportunity to:
• apply the knowledge and skills learned during your course in a workplace setting
• gain skills that are recognised by industry
• get to know an employer.
Invicta Technical College will assist you to find a work placement, or you may find your own work placement. Our partnered organizations, including Nurtured Beginnings and S Antonio Nursing Village, offer excellent opportunities to apply your skills in real-world settings. Nurtured Beginnings is renowned for its commitment to early childhood education and development, allowing you to gain experience in a nurturing educational environment. Meanwhile, S Antonio Nursing Village provides a supportive and dynamic setting for those interested in healthcare and elder care, where you can learn from experienced professionals and contribute to high-quality patient care. These placements are designed to help you integrate theoretical knowledge with practical experience, enhancing your professional growth and preparing you for future career opportunities.
Further information will be provided at your orientation. However, it is important to understand that as a requirement of work placement you will be required to complete a National Police Certificate and some workplaces may require further checks such as working with children and disability worker checks. You will need to pay for these checks yourself and as a guide these checks would be around $50 – $80 each. Further details will be required at orientation.
It is also important to understand that certain workplaces have immunisation requirements. If you have any concerns about these requirements, please speak to us.