16 May The New VS the Old – Early Childhood Education and Care (Part 2)
The new qualification CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Educators at this level are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations. They use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other educators.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must complete a total of least 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care supersedes and is not equivalent to CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Here is the summary of changes:
| CHC50113 (old) | CHC50121(new) | |
| Packaging Rules | Total no. of units 28 23 Core units5 Elective units | Total no. of units 15 12 Core units3 Elective units |
| Work placement hours | 240 hours | 280 hours |
| Entry requirements | No Entry requirements | Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold: CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care orCHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. |
| Changes to units | New core unit: BSBTWK502-Manage team effectiveness | |
| CHCPRP003-Reflect on and improve own professional practice was an elective unit | CHCPRP003-Reflect on and improve own professional practice is now a core unit | |
| New electives are: BSBOPS502-Manage business operational plans BSBPEF502-Develop and use emotional intelligence CHCECE052-Plan service and supports for children and families CHCECE053-Respond to grievances and complaints about the service CHCECE057-Use collaborative practices to uphold child protection principles |
HBA Learning centres has released the latest qualification CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
To support the learners in completing the latest qualification, we have the following support system in place:
- 24 Hours Learner support forum– a platform where learners can post their questions any time. Trainers and assessors respond to these questions.
- Phone support– 1300 721 503
- Email support– [email protected]
- Tutorials– on demand
- Flexibility around workplace activities- If you are employed in an Education and care service, we can accept work samples/ activities specific to your workplace provided they meet the requirements of unit of competency.
- Credit transfer- We can look at any qualifications, you have completed in the past and see if you can get credit for any units/ modules.
For more information, call at 1300 721 503 or email at [email protected]