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CHC50121 Diploma of
Early Childhood Education and Care
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The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is a nationally recognised course that gives you access to up to 144,000 of jobs in Australia.
When you study for a CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care with Apex Training Institute, a world of possibility opens up for you, The qualifications can lead you to lucrative occupations, including as:
Although earnings begin lower as you obtain experience, when you attain a role as a Childcare Centre Director, you could expect full-time earnings of approximately $1494 per week before taxes, excluding superannuation.
And should you want to obtain further education later on, the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will create your pathway for onwards education programs, such as:
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
Bachelor of Early Education and Leadership
No matter where you choose to steer
your career in the future,
Fill out the online application form.
If your application is approved, you proceed to the next step; if not, you do not meet the requirements to proceed with your enrolment at Apex Training Institute.
Additionally, there might be some cases where you need to fulfill some requirements before your application can be approved; an Apex team member will advise if this is the case.
Once you have enrolled, you can pay via one of the payment methods available.
Once we have received payments, we will send you your enrollment information and student onboarding information within one business week.
The course consists of 15 units of competency:
You can attain your CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care with Apex Training Institute with a blend of online, in-person, and workplace learning settings.
What are some of the prerequisites you need? As a prerequisite to studying for the diploma, you must have already completed the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification (also available from Apex). Additionally, you must be able to communicate effectively in English - a quick language and literacy assessment may be conducted as part of the application process. You will also need to acquire a Blue Card in order to work or participate in a work placement in Queensland. For a detailed requirements list regarding work placement, see the relevant section in the student handbook.
With Apex Training Institute, you are offered self-paced learning, meaning that once enrolled, you can complete the course at your own pace - either on a part-time or full-time basis. The course must, however, be completed within 24 months.
With this diploma, you will be qualified to design and implement an early childhood education and care service curriculum - in line with the Education and Care Services National Regulations, and the National Quality Standards.
In most Australian states, the diploma is recognised as the highest qualification needed for a director or service manager of a children’s care centre.
Communicate effectively
You must be able to communicate effectively in an English-speaking workplace.
Get a Working with Children Check
Should you work in an organisation involving children in Queensland, you will
require a Blue Card.
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Apex requires your Unique Student Identifier (USI) within 14 days of enrolment with
us. And at any stage during your studies, you may also request access to your USI
transcript (per our privacy policies and procedures).
To take part in the course, you will need to have access to these resources:
A reliable internet connection
A computer with a functional webcam
Microsoft Office (or Open Office, the free, open-source equivalent)
Zoom webinar software
PDF reading software
Apex Training Institute provides the ideal flexible environment for you to attain the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care with greater ease.
Our well-regarded program enables you to obtain your diploma in a variety of ways.
We have structured our learning program to maximise your convenience, comfort and learning opportunities. You can enjoy the convenience of online learning as well as on-campus lessons and real-world training.
Our course enables you to study for the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care in a variety of learning environments:
In-person on campus
Where you can interact with our qualified, industry-experienced trainers.
Online live classes & Online study
Study in the comfort of your own home without the need to travel to campus each time.
Simulated work environment
A great hands-on way to get a feel for what the working environment is really like. Available on-campus at Apex
Actual work environment
This includes 280 hours of vocational placement at an actual child care centre.
Supplementary study materials
Powerpoints and other written supplementary study materials are available to you as part of this course.
And there are plenty of other reasons why studying with Apex Training Institute is beneficial for you.
Importantly, we share your love of children. Like you, we have a genuine passion to encourage their development. But equally, we believe in you. We realise that the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care that we teach you is a milestone towards your own brighter future.
To make things easier, our program is government funded (for eligible students) and we offer huge discounts for self-funded students. We give assistance to our students through our network of over 20 affiliated industry partners around Australia. Where required, we can help you obtain work placement. In fact, a majority of our students are employed within two months of completing our course.
And you can complete your qualifications at your own pace. Part-time study requires you to dedicate 10-19 hours per week. Full-time study requires 20-40 hours per week. Additionally, you would undertake 280 hours of practical work placement at an actual childcare facility. Effectively, this comprehensive course takes between 1 - 2 years to complete.
If you were wondering if the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is government funded, you are correct. This combined online, in-person and hands-on work environment course is funded for eligible students.
The criteria for government funding for this course include being:
At least 15 years of age and no longer attending school
A Queensland resident
An Australian Citizen or Permanent Australian Resident, or a temporary resident with the required visa and work permits (with a view to permanent residency)
Not be enrolled in or hold a certificate IV or higher. This does not include foundation skills training or qualifications obtained at school
For more details, you can view this course fact sheet as it relates to this course, from the Queensland government.
Regardless of your eligibility for government funding, the Apex Training Institute still offers large discounts if you are a self-funded student.
The professional trainers and administration staff at Apex Training Institute are there to help you whenever you need it. With our well-designed course, we are here to guide you to success.
With our reputable program, you can attain your CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care online, in-person and in a simulated and actual workplace environment.
It’s never been so convenient or cost-effective to kickstart your new career with a CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Just ask our many happy students.
Take advantage of Apex Training Institute’s affiliation with more than 20 partner organisations around Australia to help boost your employment prospects. This nationally recognised qualification is just what you need to open up excellent career opportunities.
Designed for individuals who want to work with children and toddlers in child care and early childhood education settings.
Designed to prepare individuals to work in a community and/or residential setting to support people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.
Designed for individuals who want to work with children and toddlers in child care and early childhood education settings.
I was able to do this course online, and staff of apex used to respond my emails and queries whenever I encountered within short span of time which I found helpful, and they also helped me in finding my placement in my nearby locations, which was a great help.
“Apex Institute taught me detailed knowledge and skills needed for this great career of Disability and Age care. Infact, their great intelligent and skillful tutors, good teaching environment, availability of teaching/ training equipment, and even self explanatory course contents are all superb.I am confident that the knowledge and skills instilled in me by Apex institute and practical skills acquired during my placement would be essential and useful for me in this great career.”
Due to the flexibility of the course program its highly encouraging
When you fill out the application form, you will find the Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test. You may access the application forms any time by going to the Courses page.
We have partnered with several facilities to provide the best placement experiences to our students. Students are required to fill out an application form and the facilities then confirm if they are able to accept the student. Apex does not assign a facility to a student but supports and helps them with their application to the facility they want to join. Students are allowed to find placement facilities outside of the ones that Apex has partnered with if there is a specific preference.
You must meet or have the following requirements:
Certificates are given out to all students that complete their course work. This includes in class assignments as well as placements. Upon completion, the trainers review all of the assigned work and placement workbooks and if they are satisfactory, a certificate is then issued within 3 weeks of completion.
Please refer to the course fact sheets on the Resources page.
You most certainly can. There are a number of things that can be done to reduce the amount of time and units you need to study, including:
For more information on all these programs, please check out the Student Handbook found on the Resources page.
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