Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Students should have successfully completed CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care to undertake this course CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

International students must be 18 years of age or above at the time of their course commencement at Gradskill College Australia.

To enter this qualification, applicants should have successfully completed Australian equivalent of Year 12 or higher.

Furthermore, students should have successfully completed CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care to undertake this course CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

International students must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum score of:

• IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic), or
• PTE (Pearson Test of English) 47; or equivalent.

The test must have been taken no more than two years before you apply for Gradskill College Australia courses.

Alternatively, students can provide evidence that:

1. they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States, or
2. within two years of their application, they have successfully completed a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate III or higher level qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework in Australia, or
3. Successful completion of an English Placement Test

All students are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review and complete a language, literacy and numeracy and digital proficiency test to ensure student have the appropriate level of skills for the best chance of successful completion of the course, and to Identify student’s learning and pathway needs.

All students must undertake a pre-training review conducted before the enrolment. Pre-training Review allows Gradskill College Australia to identify students training needs and their suitability into the course. Through this review, student can demonstrate that they have necessary skills to successfully complete the course. This review can by completing a questionnaire or via an interview with a designated Gradskill College Australia staff. The review also helps to assess oral communication skills of the student.

Students must have a proficient knowledge of written and spoken English to successfully participate in the training and compete the course assessment. All Students are required to undertake a Language, Literacy and Digital proficiency (LLND) assessment prior to the commencement of training to ensure if you will need any additional support during the course. All students enrolling into this course are expected to be at least at ACSF Level 3 in all or majority of skills. If the students are at a lower level, additional learning support will be determined and recommended.

All student enrolling in this course must have basic computer skills including use of internet, email and word processor. All students must have access to an operating computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone with internet as well as access to Office 365 (or similar program) and PDF reader to all classes. These costs are not included in their course fees.

Students enrolled in CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education are required to undertake 280 hours of work placement in an approved childcare facility as part of their course. Prior to the start of Work Placement, student must be able to obtain a Working with Children Check and a National Police clearance.