Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

MODE OF DELIVERY

Students are required to attend 24 contact hours per week physically at the campus and professional experience placements.

20 contact hours per week will be delivered through synchronised Online learning which includes on- campus simulation based training and Professional experience placement.

Besides the above structured learning, students are advised that they will be required to do approximate 10 hours per week of unstructured learning.

The blended delivery mode is only available to domestic students on selected campuses and subject to eligibility.

Students must meet additional requirements for Professional Experience Placements as required such as a clear police check,working with children check & immunisations.

*Please call your respective campus location for more details.

Entry to this course 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.
• Successful completion of the Australian Year 12 or equivalent
• 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course
• Successful completion of the language, literary and numeracy (LLN) test and demonstration of competence level as exit level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)
• IELTS Test Score of 5.5 overall (General or Academic)
  or
  • TOEFL iBT Test Score of 46
  or
  • PTE Academic Test Score of 42
  or
  • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162
  or
  • OET Pass Grade C
  or
  • IELTS test score of 5 or equivalent with at least 10 weeks ELICOS
  or
  • IELTS test score of 4.5 or equivalent with at least 20 weeks ELICOS
  or
  • Successful completion of a General English course with an Upper Intermediate outcome
• You may be exempted to provide evidence of English Language competence if:
  you have studied for 5 years in an English-speaking country.
  or
  • you have completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV OR higher-level course in an Australian Education Provider under a student visa
  or
  • You have successfully completed a foundation course in Australia.
  or
  • You have successfully completed your high School or higher tertiary qualification in English Language
• Mature age students (22+) will also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the student to meet course requirements

*Students are required to meet the Department of Home Affairs English language requirements for student visa applications, which may differ from the above course entry requirements

• It is also essential for students to possess basic computer skills

Additional requirement for professional experience placement (PEP):

• A satisfactory National Police Clearance/Australian Federal Police Clearance Certificate (AFP)
• Working with children check (WWCC)
• Applicable immunisation certification such as COVID-19 Certificate

The course is assessed using the following 3 methods.

• Questions
• Projects
• Simulations

The questions or knowledge-based assessments are made up of a series of relevant short to medium length questions and multiple-choice options for learners to respond.

The projects assessments require learners to respond to relevant scenarios, case studies and tasks. These can include, writing short or medium length reports or proposals. Analysing data and preparing reports. Templates are provided to assist learners to write policies and produces. Composing appropriate business style emails, preparing notes for meetings, presentations and reflecting on the learning.

The simulation assessments are supervised, in-class or online (real time) simulated activities consisting of various methods. They may include the following: Group and individual projects, role plays, individual and group activities including presentations.

With RPL we assess your competency based on formal, non-formal, informal learning or direct work experience based on the required skills of the course.

We use CT where you’ve completed units of study at another TAFE College or Registered Training Organisation that meet the requirements of another course. We grant credit according to the Certification, Issuing, and Recognition of Qualifications and Statements of Attainment. Assessing a CT is free.

If you’re eligible for RPL or CT you may be able to complete the course in a shorter duration with reduction to total course fees. Check your eligibility with us.

1. Application: Submit your online application by clicking “Enrol Now” on the top right corner of the course page.
2. Interview: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility criteria you will be contacted for an interview with an admissions consultant
3. Offer Letter: If you’re successful with the interview you will be offered a place for the course as per the availability of each intake.
4. Enrolment Fee: After signing the offer acceptance an invoice will be issued for the course. You may be eligible for government funding, so please call our team to know more.
5. Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a conformation of admission once the enrolment fee has been received.

Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.