Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care - ICV
International College of Victoria
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OVERVIEW

This qualification 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.

COURSE DETAILS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold one of the following:

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.

OR

Pathways from the Qualification

Students who successfully complete this qualification may pathway into further study options:

  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent

In addition, ICV requires its applicants to meet the following criteria:

  • Applicants must be 18 years of age or above
  • Meet the Language Literacy and Numeracy requirements; ICV conducts LLN entry test and a pre-training review during the enrolment process.

Format and Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 15

  • 12 core units
  • 3 elective units

The selection of electives chosen must be guided by the job outcome sought, local sector requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.

BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning
CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments
CHCECE053 Respond to grievances and complaints about the service

At the International College of Victoria (ICV), we are dedicated to providing you with the practical experience needed to excel in your chosen field. A key component of this commitment is our Work Placement (WP) program, which offers you the invaluable opportunity to apply your skills in a real-world professional setting.

We believe that sourcing your own Work Placement is a developmental exercise that builds confidence and networking skills. Therefore, we strongly encourage all students to proactively seek out and secure their own placements. This independent approach allows you to find a host organization that aligns perfectly with your career aspirations and personal interests.

To support you in this endeavor, ICV provides comprehensive guidance and assistance. Our dedicated team will equip you with the necessary tools and resources to identify suitable opportunities and present yourself professionally to potential employers.

In cases where students face challenges in securing a placement independently, ICV will leverage 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 the specialized services of trusted third-party providers, SkilTrak and/or The Learning Collaborative (TLC), to ensure every student has access to a quality work placement opportunity. A fee of $190 will be applicable for placements arranged through these external partners. This fee covers the administrative and service costs associated with their comprehensive placement services.

Our primary goal is to ensure every ICV student gains the vital industry experience needed for a successful career transition. We are committed to working together with you to achieve this milestone.

The students will need to complete 280 Hours of Work Placement

Additional Requirements before starting work placement:

  • Working with children check
  • National Police record check (if required by the Childcare Centre / Host Organisation)

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

Prospective students can apply for recognition of their existing skills and knowledge that is relevant to the units of competence within the program. These skills and knowledge may have been obtained through workplace training or experience and may reduce the number of units required to be completed during the qualification. Students are recommended to notify ICV of their interest or intention to apply for RPL prior to their enrollment.

Employment Pathways

The following employment pathways are available to the students who complete Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care successfully:

  • Family Day Care Educator/Coordinator
  • Centre-based Early Childhood Educator
  • Child Development Worker
  • Outside School Hours Educator
  • Playgroup Supervisor
  • Service Director/Centre Director

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