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Diploma of Early Childhood Education
and Care
- CHC50125
Training provided by Angel Institute of Education (RTO 22115).
Course Overview – Grow Your Career in Early Childhood Education
Are you ready to take the next step in your early childhood career and support children’s learning at a deeper level? The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care provides you with the advanced skills and knowledge to design and deliver high-quality educational programs in regulated education and care services. This nationally recognised qualification is ideal for those looking to step into leadership roles, strengthen their practice, and contribute to safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments for young children.
Throughout this course, you’ll develop the confidence to plan, implement, and evaluate curriculum aligned with approved learning frameworks. You will learn how to support children’s holistic development, build meaningful relationships, and create environments that foster curiosity, wellbeing, and a lifelong love of learning. A strong focus is placed on inclusive practices, communication, and working in partnership with families, colleagues, and the wider community.
This qualification also prepares you to lead practice, guide and mentor other educators, and ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements. With a high level of autonomy and responsibility, you’ll contribute to continuous improvement and quality outcomes within your service. Whether you are looking to progress into leadership, room leader, or coordinator roles, this course will equip you to make a lasting impact on children’s lives and support their growth during the most important early years.
Course Essentials
Qualification Code: CHC50125
Qualification Name: Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Recognition: Nationally recognised - meets Australian Qualifications Framework.
Study mode: Blended Delivery (self-paced)
Duration: Approximately 12 months
Assessment: Knowledge evidence, direct demonstration and observation, portfolios, projects, role plays, case studies and presentations.
Practical Placement Hours: Minimum 280 hours
Tuition Fee: $2500
This course follows a blended self-paced delivery model, allowing you to complete most of your learning independently and at your own pace, making it easier to balance study with work and personal commitments.
You will have one-on-one check-ins with your trainer approximately once per month, scheduled at a time that suits you both. These sessions may be brief progress catch-ups or longer support sessions via phone or Zoom, depending on your needs. This model ensures you remain supported while enjoying the flexibility of self-paced study.
Requirements
Education: To enrol in this qualification, applicants must meet one of the following criteria -
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Hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121 or CHC30113), or
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Hold an Australian Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or a Certificate III/Diploma in Children’s Services, and have at least 12 months of cumulative full-time employment (or equivalent) within the past 5 years in a regulated Australian education and care service, with verifiable evidence, or
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Hold the CHCSS00147 Entry into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Minimum Age: You will need to be at least 18 years old.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy: Angel Institute of Education want to make sure this course is the perfect fit for you, so they’ll assess your language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills before enrolment.
Enrolment Application & Pre-Training Review: Begin your journey by attending an online Information Session via Microsoft Teams, followed by completion of the required forms.
Equipment: You'll need a trusty desktop computer or laptop with internet connectivity to complete research, course assessments, and to check your emails from Angel Institute of Education.
Police Check and Working With Children's Check: To undertake practical placement hours, holding current and satisfactory checks is a requirement for this qualification.
Course Units
To be awarded the CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, you must successfully complete 15 units of competency.
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness (Core)
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children (Core)
CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing (Core)
CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children (Core)
CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service (Core)
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children (Core)
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children (Core)
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning (Core)
CHCECE049 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum (Core)
CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families (Core)
CHCECE053 Respond to grievances and complaints about the service (Core)
CHCECE048 Reflect on and improve own professional practice (Core)
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice (Elective)
CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity (Elective)
CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy (Elective)
Course Fees & Payment Plans
You are able to undertake this course as a Fee for Service student.
The full course fee is $2,500.
Angel Institute is committed to keeping training accessible by offering affordable, value-packed course fees, allowing you to confidently invest in your future and explore new career opportunities. To further support your learning journey, flexible payment plans are available, so you do not need to pay the full amount upfront.
Payment plans are available to full-fee-paying students and can be discussed directly with Angel Institute.
Enrolment Process
1. Fill out our Student Questionnaire
The Student Questionnaire is designed for me to get to know you a little better before I pass your details over to the RTO providing the course. This doesn't guarantee your acceptance into the course at Angel Institute of Education nor is it a part of their enrolment process.
2. Book into an Online Pre- Training Review session
After you complete your Student Questionnaire, I will schedule an online Pre-Training Review session for you. Please provide a day and time that works best for you to attend this session. Once the booking is confirmed, you will receive an automated email containing a Microsoft Teams link to join the meeting at the scheduled time. Note: You do not need a Microsoft Teams account to join the meeting.
3. Pre-Training Review Process
The duration of your Pre-Training Review is expected to be about 15 minutes. During your session, you must present a valid photo ID (such as a driver's license or passport) during the video call for verification purposes. After the pre-training review, you will receive a link to complete the enrolment application and the Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) test. These requirements must be completed within 24 hours of the review.
What will be covered:
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General information about Angel Institution of Education, industry areas and delivery locations.
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Vocational Education & Training, learning pathways, course choice and industry based trainers.
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Student Support.
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Entry requirements & LLN Quiz.
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Course details, expected hours of study, student handbook, refund policy.
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Practical placement (WWCC & Police Records Check).
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Fees and payment options.
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Your suitability for the course.
4. First day of class
Prior to the course start date, Angel Institute of Education will contact you via email to confirm whether they have accepted your application to enrol. If you’re accepted, they’ll confirm the start date of the course, the name/email of your Trainer, the name/email of your allocated Training Coordinator, course venue and location, your course fees, fee payment information etc