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ALG – Australian Learning Group
Australian Learning Group is a registered training organisation that has been offering high-quality vocational education and training to both domestic and international students for over 15 years.
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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Brisbane , Melbourne , Perth , Sydney
DURATION
65 WEEKS
STUDY MODE
On Campus
START DATE
ALG – Australian Learning Group
Australian Learning Group is a registered training organisation that has been offering high-quality vocational education and training to both domestic and international students for over 15 years.

Course Overview

 

For students who would like to take the next step in their Child Care career, this nationally recognised qualification is the perfect opportunity to build on the existing skills and knowledge acquired in the Certificate III.

You will develop extensive skills and understanding of pedagogical practices and in depth knowledge to plan and implement an approved curriculum. From all of this, you will also gain the confidence to lead a team.

The Diploma will support students with the skills to implement an approved learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing, learning and development. This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work according to the requirements of the National Quality Framework.

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.

Modules

Nurturing Children
Nurturing Babies and Toddlers
First Aid (HLTAID004)
Work Placement #1
Development
Curriculum Design
Working with Children and Families & Health and Safety
Work Placement #2
Work Placement #3

The learner group for this qualification are people wishing to gain a qualification in order to work with children in an approved ACECQA provider such as a registered Early Learning Centre, Occasional Day centre or as a Nanny. The learner group for this course are those who require a structured, classroom based program with significant practical experience.

This is an entry level course and no previous skills or experience are necessary.

Entrants must have:

  • Successfully completed the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) online test. Please note that if you are applying for more than one course with us, you will only need to complete the LLN online test once. Students returning to studies at ALG after a significant gap may be required to complete the LLN online test at the discretion of ALG. For more details on how to complete the online test, please refer to 8.Appendix_Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) Requirements Factsheet.The purpose of the LLN online test is to ensure that you have the LLN skills needed to undertake your course. It will also show how we can assist you in any areas where you may need help while studying with us.
  • Sufficient level of English proficiency in order to interact with and document client interactions, interpret documents, learner guides and assessment tools, prepare written reports and plans. For more information, please view our English Requirements Factsheet.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills in order to establish and manage professional networks and client relationships with clients of various ages and backgrounds.

The learners’ physical attributes may influence their ability to complete the training and assessment. Assessment and training requires students to be physically capable of performing personal childcare for children, lifting and cleaning. They must be able to sit on the floor or on small chairs and be able to squat or bend in order to get down to a child’s level.

Students need to be able to relate to children and their families, have a keen interest to assist children to learn, good problem solving skills, sound literacy and numeracy skills, enthusiastic, tactful, patient and a sense of humour.

The course is aimed at students 18 years of age and over as students under this age will not find work in approved child care centres in most states of Australia.

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