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Course Overview
Australia’s childcare sector continues to grow, driven by increasing workforce participation and strong demand for quality early learning services. This growth has created excellent career opportunities for skilled early childhood educators across the country.
The CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care equips students with advanced skills and practical knowledge to support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing during their most important early years.
Through a combination of structured training and hands-on work placement, students gain industry-relevant experience and confidence, preparing them for leadership and career progression within early learning environments.
Skilled Up delivers this Diploma course in two ways
Professional Skills
- Plan, implement and evaluate early childhood programs
- Support the learning, development, and wellbeing of children
- Foster inclusive and culturally responsive environments
- Lead and supervise staff in early learning settings
- Communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical, and safety standards
- Use reflective practice to improve professional performance
Career Opportunities
- Early Childhood Educator
- Room Leader in Long Day Care or Preschool
- Childcare Centre Director / Supervisor (with experience)
- Family Day Care Coordinator
- Preschool or Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
- Special Needs Early Childhood Support Worker
Entry Requirements
Skilled Up requires its applicants to meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or above
- Meet the Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital skill requirements; Skilled Up conducts an LLND entry test and a pre-training review during the enrolment process
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold:
- CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or its equivalent successor)
OR
- CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
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
- Hold the CHCSS00147 Entry into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Skilled Up Additional Requirements
Skilled Up will conduct an LLND assessment at the time of enrolment to assess students’ Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital skills. This assessment helps identify the appropriate level of support required to assist students in successfully completing their qualification within the required timeframe.
While the LLND assessment is a mandatory entry requirement, it is not a barrier to enrolment. The assessment is used as a diagnostic tool only. Where a gap is identified in any area, Skilled Up will implement targeted support strategies, which may include additional tutorials, learning resources, or individual assistance.
At the time of enrolment, students are also required to complete a Pre-Training Review. Based on the outcomes of the LLND assessment and the Pre-Enrolment Questionnaire, a Skilled Up representative will determine whether any additional learning support is required.
Unit of Competency Details
Packaging Rules: A total of 15 core units and 3 elective units must be completed.
- ✅ 12 Core Units
- ✅ 3 Elective Units
Work Placement Requirement
The CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care requires students to complete a work placement component of 280 hours. This practical experience allows students to apply their learning and demonstrate their skills in the real-world.
Students are required to complete a Work Placement component, which includes:
- Working with Children Check
- National Police Record Check (if required by the Childcare Centre / Host Organisation)
At Skilled Up, we are dedicated to providing students with the practical experience needed to excel in their chosen field. Our Work Placement (WP) program offers the invaluable opportunity to apply skills in a real-world setting.
Sourcing your own Work Placement is a developmental exercise that builds confidence and networking skills. We strongly encourage students to proactively seek and secure their own placements, allowing you to choose a host organisation aligned with your career aspirations and interests.
Work Placement Support
To support students, Skilled Up provides comprehensive guidance and assistance. Our dedicated team equips students with the necessary tools and resources to identify suitable opportunities and present themselves professionally to potential employers.
If students face challenges in securing a placement independently, Skilled Up leverages its extensive network of industry partnerships to facilitate a suitable placement.
For instances where a placement cannot be secured through our direct partnerships, we engage trusted External providers, SkilTrak and/or The Learning Collaborative (TLC), ensuring every student has access to a quality work placement opportunity at an additional cost .
Our primary goal is to ensure every Skilled Up student gains the vital industry experience needed for a successful career transition. We are committed to working together with you to achieve this milestone.
Further information regarding work placement is available in the Work Placement Policy and Procedure .
Credit Transfer / RPL
Please note that the listed elective units are delivered by Skilled Up. You may not need to complete all of these units to successfully achieve this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the relevant units, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Additionally, any prior relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.
Assessment is based on multiple methods including:
- Questioning to evaluate knowledge and understanding
- Observations and practical demonstrations to assess skills
- Portfolio of work samples, reports, projects, and role plays
- Products such as reports, presentations, or practical tasks
- * Units marked with an asterisk (*) will have one or more prerequisite units. Please refer to the course outline for further information.
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