Gain an online Australian Nationally Recognised Qualification
CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
This qualification reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services. In doing so they work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff.
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UP TO 6-MONTHS
OR CAN BE COMPLETED SOONER
Intakes are rolling so you can start any time and as a GC Institute student, you will have access to our online portal to complete your studies online. Sometimes life gets in the way and online study provides the perfect solution to manage your work, life, and study. You have FLEXIBILITY when studying online.

RECOGNITION OF
PRIOR LEARNING
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process through which the experience, skills and knowledge that you already have can be converted to a nationally recognised qualification. RPL means that you don’t have to sit in a classroom and learn about things that you already know.

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED
TRAINING
GC Institute is proud to be a Nationally Recognised Training provider. For RPL, the assessment will be in alignment with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) who are the regulatory body for the Vocational Education Training (VET) sector.
Study for only $126 per week
Interest-free with a $249 a deposit including all materials.
*Weekly payments are $126 per week for 25 weeks after a $249 deposit. Total cost is $3,399. Direct debit or dishonour fees may apply.
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Student must have 2 years or more working experience in the Child Care industry, and either hold or be eligible to obtain a Blue Card Working with Children Check. Students complete an English skills self-assessment before they start their course. In addition, if evidence of insufficient literacy/ numeracy ability to undertake the course is evident throughout the enrolment process, the Institute may request the student to undertake an LLN diagnostic test and/or refer the student to a specialist LLN support agency.
The qualification is delivered Online over a maximum of 6 months via RPL. Intakes are rolling.
Online and RPL (with gap training if required). Students are advised of the training and/or assessment requirements by their trainer/assessor.
Recognition of Prior learning (RPL) is “the acknowledgement of the skills and knowledge” that you have already gained through previous work, studies, and life experiences that relate to this qualification. If you are granted recognition in a unit/s of competency, you do not have to re study that unit. If you think you may be eligible to apply for RPL because of your previous work, study and life experiences, please contact the Institute to access your RPL kit.
If you have completed any units from the qualification previously you will be eligible for credit on provision of a verified Qualification/Record of Results and/or Statement of Attainment.
Why Study at GC Institute?
Our mission here at GC Institute has always been to provide superior and exceptional training to our students whilst preparing them in the best possible way for life after study. We work closely with our students and host employers in a professional manner.
We boast highly qualified, industry experienced and passionate trainers and assessors as well as administration staff who all believe in the same vision and goal which is to support our students in the best possible way and to the highest standard.
If you are looking for a career change, want to head in a different direction in life, create yourself a pathway to university, or upskill in your current profession then please get in touch with us.

UNITS OF COMPETENCY
There are 28 units (23 core, 5 elective)
required for this qualification:
Unit Code | Title | Core / Elective |
---|---|---|
HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | C |
CHCECE007 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | C |
CHCECE026 | Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children | C |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | C |
CHCECE009 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | C |
HLTAID004* | Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting | C |
CHCECE016 | Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | C |
CHCECE002 | Ensure the health and safety of children | C |
CHCECE003 | Provide care for children | C |
CHCECE004 | Promote and provide healthy food and drinks | C |
CHCECE005 | Provide care for babies and toddlers | C |
CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | C |
CHCECE017 | Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood | C |
CHCECE018 | Nurture creativity in children | C |
CHCECE025 | Embed sustainable practices in service operations | C |
CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | C |
CHCECE001 | Develop cultural competence | C |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | E |
CHCECE020 | Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour | C |
CHCECE021 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children | C |
CHCECE022 | Promote children’s agency | C |
CHCECE023 | Analyse information to inform learning | C |
CHCECE024 | Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development | C |
CHCECE019 | Facilitate compliance in an education and care service | C |
CHCPOL002 | Develop and implement policy | E |
BSBINN502 | Build and sustain an innovative work environment | E |
BSBLDR502 | Lead and manage effective workplace relationships | E |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve professional practice | E |
* HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting cannot be completed through RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning).
For details of this course visit www.training.gov.au
IMPORTANT – Student Handbook, Fees and Charges
Information about our training and assessment policies and procedures is included in your Student Handbook which can be downloaded from https://gcinstitute.qld.edu.au/information/. Both your Student Handbook and our website contain useful information about your course, fees and charges and must be read by you prior to your enrolment.
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Please e-mail: admin@gcinstitute.qld.edu.au
Or telephone: 1800 367 732
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