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CHC50113 - DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE

RTO CODE: 90010 TAFE NSW – NORTH COAST TAFEDIGITAL.EDU.AU

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITAL.EDU.AU

CHC50113 - DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE

RTO CODE: 90010 TAFE NSW – NORTH COAST TAFEDIGITAL.EDU.AU

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITAL.EDU.AU 3

COMPLETION OF YOUR COURSE

Upon successful complet ion of th is course, you wil l rece ive a nat ional l y recognised CHC50113 - D iploma of Early Childhood Educat ion and Carefrom TAFE NSW.

TYPES OF ROLES

Gain roles such as; -

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Learn to work in a range of early chi ldhood education & care settings and to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services Nat ional Regulations and the Nat ional Qual ity Framework.

Gain experience and knowledge in designing and implement ing curr iculum in early childhood educat ion and care services - supporting chi ldren’s wel lbeing, learning and development . Once qual i fied, you may have responsibi l i ty for supervision of staff and volunteers in a variety of workplaces, including preschools, long day care or school aged education and care services.

There are a range of articulat ion pathways where your TAFE Dig ita l Diploma can provide credit into teaching and early chi ldhood educat ion degrees at a variety of universi ties .

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ABOUT THE COURSE


Wo r k pl a ce m e nt Re qui r e m ent s : During the Diploma you are required to complete a minimum of 240 hours of work placement in a l icensed and regulated early chi ldhood service. We wi ll arrange work placement for you.

Please note, work placement requires Working with Chi ldren Checks and Police clearances, per state requirements.

Fi rst A i d

Students must a lso complete the fi rst aid unit : HLTAID004 Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting. You are required to undertake this unit at your own expense and provide us with evidence so we can process a credit transfer of your result for course completion.

This unit is avai lable at TAFE NSW campuses. I f you are unable to attend a TAFE NSW campus to undertake this unit you wil l need to source this unit from an external provider. Learners must be sure they are accessing the correct unit HLTAID004 to ensure course completion.


There are no entry requirements for this course.

MINIMUM AGE

Minimum age of 17 years. I f you are under 18 your appl icat ion must be signed by a parent or guardian.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

I f Engl ish is not your F irst language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary edu cation in Engl ish, you are required to prov ide evidence of E ngl ish language competency before enrol l ing into the course.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

EVIDENCE EXAMPLE IELTS Overall score of 5.5

TOEFL 530 (paper),

197 (computer)

or 71 (internet)

Evidence of 12 months in English-speaking employment

Testimonial or statutory declaration

Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

FEES

How much is the course?*

Fee for serv ice – people not el ig ible for government subs idies: $7 ,500

NSW Government: subs id ised pr ices (Smart and Ski l led)

– F irst qual i f icat ion: $4 ,420

- Second qual if icat ion: $4.970

- Subsid ised Student Fee VSL: $4,970

- Concession: $0

- Exempt ion: $0

- Tra ineeship: $0

* Your government subs id ised fee and your el igib i l ity for concessions, ex emptions and schol arships, are al l cal culated and conf i rmed du ring the enrolment process.

Cal l us on 1300 823 366 for further informat ion and advice.


You wi l l need access to a computer and the internet to complete this course. Minimum specificat ions for your computer are :

- M icrosoft Windows 7 or later or Mac OS X or above

- Microsoft Off ice ( free download for TAFE NSW enrol led students)

- Up-to-date internet browser

You may also need access to a printer and the fol lowing applications:

- Adobe Acrobat Reader ( free downl oad)

- Adobe Flash Player (f ree download)

Course timeframe and commitment We suggest that the CHC50113 - Diploma of Early Chi ldhood Educat ion and Care course wil l take approximately 1000 hours of study to complete, including work placement and excluding the assessments.

However if you are completely new to the material i t may take longer.

As you are studying f lexib ly, this is a guide only and i f you feel you are unable to complete within this timeframe, please discuss with your teacher.

Delivery mode The CHC50113 - Diploma of Early Chi ldhood Educat ion and Care is offered through TAFE Digi ta l and del ivery is online which involves training and assessment using web-based materia ls where you are supported and guided in your learning by teachers with

interact ion by emai l, phone cal ls, forums and chat groups. You also have access to support services.


INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PLAN

UNITS AND ASSESSMENT METHODS

CORE UNITS

An Indiv idual Learning Plan wi l l be developed in consultat ion with you, your employer ( i f appl icable) and TAFE Digital . This wi l l include the units/modules to be completed, the method of assessment and the learning and assessment time frames. You wil l also be provided with a copy of your Indiv idual Learning Plan.

Listed below are the 28 units you wi l l be required to successful ly complete to achieve this qual if ication. This a lso provides information on how each unit wi l l be assessed. Note that some units wi l l be co-assessed.

For more informat ion on the units of competency below vis it http: //training.gov.au

Unit Code Unit Title A s s e s s m e n t M e t h o d s

CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically Theory Workplace assessment

CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

Theory Workplace assessment

CHCPRT001 Ident ify and respond to children and young people at r isk

Theory

CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and dr inks


CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers Theory Workplace assessment

CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children


CHCECE007 Develop posit ive and respectful relat ionships with children


CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence Theory Workplace assessment

CHCECE026 Work in partnership with famil ies to provide appropriate educat ion & care for children


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Unit Code Unit Title A s s e s s m e n t M e t h o d s

CHCECE016 Establ ish & maintain a safe & healthy environment for children


HLTWHS003 Maintain work health & safety Theory Workplace assessment

CHCECE019 Facil itate compl iance in an educat ion and care sett ing


CHCECE020 Establ ish & implement plans for developing cooperat ive behaviour


CHCECE021 Implement strategies for the inclusion of al l children


CHCECE017 Foster the hol istic development & wel lbeing of the child in early childhood


CHCECE018 Nurture creativ ity in children

CHCECE019 Facil itate compl iance in an educat ion and care sett ing


CHCECE022 Promote chi ldren’s agency Theory Workplace assessment

CHCECE023 Analyse informat ion to inform learning


CHCECE024 Design and implement the curr iculum to foster children’s learning and development


HLTAID004 Provide an emergency f irst a id response in an educat ion and care sett ing

In person at a NCTAFE campus or via an external provider


ELECTIVES UNITS

Unit Code Unit Title Assessment Methods

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people Theory Workplace assessment

CHCE CE010 Support the holist ic development of chi ldren in early chi ldhood


CHCE CE011 Provide experiences to support chi ldren’s play and learning


CHCE CE013 Use information about chi ldren to inform practice


CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice



ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

- This quali ficat ion is ungraded. When you f in ish this course you wi ll receive a qual i fication which shows your level of achievement as Competent .

- Every assessment event must be successful ly completed in order to demonstrate competence in each unit .

- I f you do not successfully complete an assessment event you wi l l be g iven the opportunity to undertake another assessment at another time. Only two (2) attempts may be made on each indiv idual assessment event within your current enrolment. If you experience diff icult ies please negotiate with your teacher.

- You wi l l receive feedback on each assessment within 5 working days.

- I f you want to view your unit results at any t ime, your teacher can provide you with instructions on how to access your student record via student e-Services.

- Al l TAFE students are el igible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

- I f you have a permanent or temporary condition that may prevent you successfully complet ing the assessment task(s) you should immediately talk with your teacher about ‘ reasonable adjustment’ . This is the adjustment of the way you are assessed to take into account your condition however the assessment cri ter ia cannot be a ltered.

- I f you do not agree with the result given for your assessment task, you may appeal the assessment decision. You should f i rst discuss the assessment result with your teacher.

- For more information on assessment, refer to ‘Every Student’s Guide to Assessment in TAFE NSW.’

PLAGIARISM


ABOUT WORK PLACEMENT

This course has two blocks of compulsory work placement ( 120 hours each) . Detai ls about the goals and expectations of your work placement wil l be g iven to you beforehand.

Work placements wil l a lways be organised by TAFE Digi ta l . Under no ci rcumstances are you to organise your own placement . I f you are a lready working in, or have some involvement with a service, or i f you have ideas about placement opportunities then you are very welcome to discuss this with your course faci l itator, but you must NOT approach the workplace yourself .

Pract ice in the field is a vi ta l and integral part of the course as i t enables you to relate the knowledge, ski l ls and values learned to the ‘ real world’ . Some work placement must be undertaken with chi ldren under the age of 18 months.

Due to increasing demands on educat ion and care services, work placements are often d i ff icult to arrange. Therefore, you are asked to be f lexib le in your requirements to maximise your learning experiences wherever you are placed. You are advised to embark on your placeme nt with an open atti tude, to avoid disappointments and gain the many benefits .

The work placement component needs to be looked upon, both as a learning experience for you, and a useful and helpful experience for the supervisor and their workplace .

Work placement policy and procedures There are a number of compulsory procedures that you need to fol low. This is because your behaviour and interactions whi le on work placement can impact on many people including vulnerable chi ldren.

Due to the private and sensit ive nature of working in an early chi ldhood sett ing, there are a number of essential forms that must be completed. These are available on the course home page and must be completed and submitted prior to going on work placement .

These pol ic ies and procedures are important to protect yourself and others by keeping everyone safe and by acting in an ethical manner.

You wil l need to read through al l the work placement sect ions on the onl ine course home page, and fol low the l inks to conf irm your understanding and acceptance (onl ine) of the fol lowing:

1 . Student Code of Conduct and i ts requirements

2. Declarat ion of Intent ion in Regards to Adhering to the Pr ivacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000.

3. Working with Children Check

4. Once al l of these are complete, you wil l then have access to the Work placement Record Book.


BEFORE WORK PLACEMENT

DURING WORK PLACEMENT

Before you can attend work placement you need to:

- Successful ly complete a l l off-the-job online assessment events for a l l units in the re levant stage. Work placement 1 occurs at the end of Stage 1 (group 1 and 2 units) and Work placement 2 occurs at the end of Stage 2 (group 3 and 4 units) .

- Acknowledge understanding and acceptance of a ll work placement policies and procedures and upload all required documentat ion and forms (online in the work placement section of the course home page) .

- Attend a preparation for work placement session. When you have completed al l of the previous essential items, your course faci l i tator wi l l arrange a time to ring you. You wi l l need to be s itting in front of a computer for this session.

If you have any concerns or worries while on work placement you should contact your course faci l i tator as soon as possible so that they can provide support and guidance. You wi ll be assessed by a TAFE assessor during your work placement, you wil l be advised of vis it detai ls

What if I am going to be late or will be unable to attend work placement? You wil l need to telephone your educat ion and care service supervisor at the workplace and make suitable arrangements to complete the missed time. The workplace supervisor has been advised to inform TAFE Digital if you fail to attend without providing not if icat ion.

What if I find the job is too hard and I don’t feel confident in what I need to do? Talk to your workplace supervisor and let them know what you are feeling. Everyone finds learning new things ini t ial ly di fficult, but with t ime and practice, our ski l lset and confidence increases. In an educat ion and care service workplace, you wi ll general ly be part of a team. If appropriate, ta lk to your team mates about these concerns. They may have had s imilar concerns when they began in the workplace.

For any ongoing or sensit ive concerns, always feel free to contact your TAFE Digi ta l faci l i tator.


WORK PLACEMENT LEARNING

What if I am injured? I f you are injured while undertaking work placement, please noti fy your workplace supervisor and TAFE Digital faci l itator as soon as possible . Your supervisor wi l l advise i f you need to complete specific service documentation, such as an accident/ incident form.

Whi le on work placement you are covered by TAFE NSW insurance. The Certi ficate of Currency https://det.nsw.edu.au/media/downloads/directoratesaz/legalservices/ls/ certcurrency/TMF%20128-1314TAFENSW-All-Lines.pdf explains TAFE’s policy

One of the main outcomes of your work placement is the opportunity to ‘ learn on the job’ . This can be a very rewarding experience for both you and the staff at the service that you attend.

You wil l have the opportunity to consol idate and extend your off-the-job learning. You wil l have many opportunit ies to pract ise and develop your skil ls. As you part icipate in these experiences you need to reflect on your level of skil l , areas that you can further develop and what you have learned.

Some strategies that other students have found useful are l isted below:

- Take every opportunity to part ic ipate as a member of staff

- Watch careful ly what the staff members do and how the routines of the service work so that you can demonstrate init iative by helping out without being asked

- I f you are unsure about how to complete a task ask your workplace supervisor

- Let your workplace supervisor know that you are keen to get feedback to improve your ski l ls

- When feedback is given, including constructive criticism, take responsibi l i ty and act upon i t, thank the person for taking the time to provide you wi th the feedback

- Look for opportunit ies to practice what you have learned so far and reflect on your own ski l ls and ways to improve

- Work at building re lat ionships with the staff, chi ldren and fami lies at the service

- A positive atti tude, good organisation and ini tiat ing conversat ions with others at appropriate times wi l l provide a good impression

https://det.nsw.edu.au/media/downloads/directoratesaz/legalservices/ls/certcurrency/TMF%20128-1314TAFENSW-All-Lines.pdf

https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/media/downloads/directoratesaz/legalservices/ls/certcurrency/TMF%20128-1314TAFENSW-All-Lines.pdf


The l ist below detai ls examples of how you should contr ibute to the service in order to maximise your work placement learning.

- Reading and implementing the service’s policies and procedures

- Ident i fy ing the location of the Fi rst Aid Kit, f ire hydrants and evacuation assembly points

- Viewing the service’s accident/enrolment/medical and other forms

- Participating in keeping the service hygienic and safe

- Practising WHS procedures

- Col lect ing a copy of the service’s newsletter and note any other types of communication that the service has with parents

- Observing how the service programs for the chi ldren

- Interacting effectively with the children

- Interacting effectively with staff

- Attending staff meetings

- Ini t iating appropriate conversat ions with parents

- Participating with chi ldren’s care during routines

- Carrying out spontaneous experiences with the chi ldren

- Scanning and supervis ing smal l and large groups of chi ldren

- Observing chi ldren and documenting information correct ly

- Ident i fy ing and fol lowing up on children’s interests

- Setting up environments

- Assist ing with maintaining the cleanliness of the service

- Providing emotional support and comfort to chi ldren

- Observing any food handl ing/storage procedures, food preparat ion and serving and col lecting a copy of menus where applicable


RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR COURSE

Al l students in TAFE NSW are ent it led to apply for recognition in the course or qual i fication in which they are current ly enrol led. I t is recommended that the applicat ion for recognition be made as soon as possible after enrolment .

The aim of grant ing re cognit ion is to reduce t he amou nt of le arning re qu ire d to achieve a qu al if icat ion or accre d ited course by acknowle dging an indiv idu al ’s s ki l l s and knowle dge acquire d t hrough formal and informal l earn ing.

Stu de nts e nrol le d in a gove rnme nt su bs idise d qual if icat ion or accred i te d course can apply for re cognit ion in t hat qual if icat ion at no add it ional charge and, u nde r NSW S mart and S ki l le d may be el ig ibl e for a re du ce d st u de nt fe e base d on re cognit ion grante d.

For more information cl ick here or discuss with your Course Coordinator.

Onl ine learning is best suited to people who are self-starters and real ly want to learn to improve their career prospects. Just because you don’t have to leave your home or workplace, the online learning isn’t necessari ly easier than classroom learning, i t’s just di fferent .

To help overcome these barriers, we would strongly encourage you to:

- Se e k s uppo rt from course faci l itators, fr iends, family or workmates in support ing you in your study goals.

- Se t a s id e re g ula r t ime s fo r onl ine learn ing and stu dy each week. Try not to deviate from these set t imes.

- Se t c le a r g o a ls on what you want to achieve, by when, to ensu re you achieve you r course outcomes.

- E n g a g e i n t h e C o u rs e Fo r u m . The Course Forum in your course enables you to engage with your faci l itator and fel low students. It is an important opportunity to share your learning experiences and reflect on the course materia ls . By actively part icipating in the Course Forum, you wi l l become part of the v irtual community. This acts as an important support network as you progress in your studies.

- FA Q s . Frequently asked questions are avai lable wi thin each course and uni t area.

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STUDENT SUPPORT OPTIONS

The CHC50113 - Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care cou rse can be both academical ly and personal ly challenging. Learner support is avai lable to assist you with academic wri ting and referencing, t ime management, study plans, general study tips and goal sett ing.

Counselling and Support services

At TAFE Digital you are more than just a number to us. We provide a Counsell ing and Career Services website developed by professional counsel l ing and careers staff with comprehensive information and resources to help you with your study, career development or personal issues. Access to online services means there is a wealth of personal , health and study information at your f ingert ips .

Tutoring Assistance

Stuck writ ing an assignment or general course work? Get unstuck with Studiosity.

When you have a writ ing, grammar, research, referencing or other study quest ion, sign in at https:/ /studiosity.com/connect/users – use your DEC username, the same user name as you use to sign into TAFE Digital .

Real-l i fe, on-demand experts wi l l help you with your quest ion. You can even get help with essentia l bridging knowledge for maths, science and business studies.

You can also share a f i le in real-time for feedback on your writ ing or to d iscuss tables, diagrams and charts .

Smart Study Guide

This resource is for students at TAFE NSW. I t is a referencing guide adapted from the Harvard referencing style . The Smart Study Guide aims to help you succeed in your course and achieve your goals . This guide includes useful t ips to develop your ski l ls in t ime management, researching, note taking and referencing. Download your free guide

Library Services TAFE Digi tal’s ful l l ibrary services are just a c l ick away, whether you are studying near a campus or far away.

http://www.northcoasttafe.edu.au/student-support/student-services/disability-support-services.aspx

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BEFORE YOU ENROL

Al l students participating in Nat ional ly Recognised Training in Austral ia need to have a Unique Student Identi fier, or USI .

How to get a USI

It is free and easy for you to create your own USI online at usi .gov.au. Your local Customer Service office can also provide further information and assistance. I f you already have your USI you can enrol with TAFE Digital .

For more information on the USI c lick here

HOW TO ENROL

http://usi.gov.au/

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