Macarthur Community College PO Box 71 Liverpool NSW 1871 Rear, 7 Willan Drive (Learner Place) Cartwright NSW 2168 Ph: 9826 6455 Fax: 8905 9346 RTO 6860 ABN 26135808624 www.macarthurcc.com.au Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50113 Information Pack 2015 Thank you for your interest in the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care course. This information pack is designed to give you further details regarding the programs available so you can make an informed decision before enrolling. General information about the course This course is designed for anyone who is interested in developing a career in a regulated education and care service such as a Child Care Centre. The course (both full-time and part-time) covers 28 nationally recognised units of competency (23 core and 5 elective). The course is conducted over 6 months and will develop: your skills and knowledge to provide care for children, babies and toddlers in a child care setting knowledge of children s development (including application of development theories) skills to plan and implement learning experiences relationships with families leadership and management skills for children s services workplaces a pathway to a degree in Early Childhood Teaching or similar at University
Units of competency CHCCS400C CHCECE001 CHCECE002 CHCECE003 CHCECE004 CHCECE005 CHCECE007 CHCECE009 CHCECE016 CHCECE017 CHCECE018 CHCECE019 CHCECE020 CHCECE021 CHCECE022 CHCECE023 CHCECE024 CHCECE025 CHCECE026 CHCPRT001 HLTAID004 HLTHIR404D HLTWHS003 Core units Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework Develop cultural competence Ensure the health and safety of children Provide care for children Promote and provide healthy food and drinks Provide care for babies and toddlers Develop positive and respectful relationships with children Use an approved learning framework to guide practice Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood Nurture creativity in children Facilitate compliance in an education and care services Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children Promote children s agency Analyse information to inform learning Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development Embed sustainable practices in service operations Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children Identify and respond to children and young people at risk Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people Maintain work health and safety Units of competency CHCORG303C CHCECE010 CHCORG428A CHCECE013 CHCPOL504B Elective units Participate effectively in the work environment Support the holistic development of children in early childhood Reflect on and improve own practice Use information about children to inform practice Develop and implement policy Programs available There are two programs by Macarthur Community College - all offer quality training and support by a highly experienced tutor.
Flexible Delivery Program Available in both full-time (day) and part-time (evening - for those already working in a regulated education and care service such as a Child Care Centre or in Family Day Care). The full-time course is designed for anyone who is interested in working towards developing their career. This program is conducted 5 days per week for 21 weeks. The delivery of the training consists of: a) 2 days per week (Wednesday and Thursday, 9:30am-2:30pm) at our rooms at Cartwright (10 hours per week) for 16 weeks b) 3 days per week ongoing work experience in child care facility (at least 21 hours per week for 16 weeks) c) Completion of assignments, research and home study (approximately 5 hours per week) d) A one-week block prac after Module 5 e) A four-week block practicum in a childcare facility at end of course (Monday to Friday) f) Textbooks and workbooks will be provided to each participant 815 hours is required to complete this full-time course (less where Recognition has been granted). The part-time course is conducted over 2 nights per week (Monday and Tuesday, 6pm-9pm). You must be working in a regulated Education and Care Service workplace (Child Care Centre or Family Day Care) and hold your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30113 or Certificate III in Children s Services CHC30402/30708/30712. A final four-week block practicum in your workplace is required at the end of the course. Up-to-date details of the above courses (including dates) can be found on the College s website at www.macarthurcc.com.au During the course, participants will be required to undertake a number of assessments. These may include role-plays, case studies, written questions, verbal questions, group discussions and activities, written projects and practical application in a childcare facility. Satisfactory results must be attained in all of these assessments to be deemed competent and attain the qualification Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50113. If you do not achieve the full qualification, the College will issue a Statement of Attainment or transcript for the successfully completed units of competency only. Course Resources All course resources will be provided during the course according to the mode of delivery. Participants will only have to provide pen and paper (and lunch for the full time course). How to Enrol There are limited places in each course. Note: To be eligible for the evening course, all prospective participants are required to provide proof of holding pre-requisite units from the Certificate III in Children s Services CHC30708/12 (or equivalent) and current employment in a child care service. Payment of the Module fee ensures your place. It is recommended that you enrol at least 2-3 weeks before its start date to secure your place. Start dates are published on our website and in the College brochure.
Course Costs Full-time Program - Day This course is an approved course through Centrelink (Approved Course No: 2P694), for full-time participants. You may be entitled to some assistance from Centrelink (see your local Centrelink for further details). Fee assistance can also be sought from agencies such as Mission Australia. Paysmart Payment Plans are available. If you are already have the Certificate III in Children s Services CHC30402/CHC30708/CHC30712 or CHC30113 (and recent work experience) and wish to enrol in the Diploma you must provide the College with a copy of your Certificate III. The following costs apply: Recognition will be granted for current experience and qualifications in Certificate III in Children's Services CHC30402/CHC30708/CHC30712. An individual learning plan will be developed for you to complete the course taking into account additional units now included in the new qualification from Certificate III. They will be undertaken as extra days on Mondays and Tuesdays (Module 2 of Cert III ECEC) as part of your learning plan. If you hold CHC30113 the course fee will be $2100. If you hold CHC30712/CHC30708 the course fee will be $2650 (includes First Aid HLTAID004 and Module 2 of Certificate III ECEC) If you hold CHC30402 the course fee will be $2750 or $2850 depending on the amount of experience you have with babies and child protection (includes First Aid HLTAID004 and Module 2 of Certificate III ECEC). Module 4: Wednesdays and Thursdays, July 29-August 20, 9:30am-2:30pm 8 Sessions Fee: $600 GST Free Code: AC3DM4D Module 5: Wednesdays and Thursdays, August 26-September 10, 9:30am-2:30pm One week block prac at end of this module September 14-18 (30 hours) 6 Sessions Fee: $375 GST Free Code: AC3DM5D Module 6: Wednesdays and Thursdays, September 23-October 22, 9:30am-2:30pm 10 Sessions Fee: $625 GST Free Code: AC3DM6D Module 7: Wednesdays and Thursdays, October 28-November 19, 9:30am-2:30pm Final block prac November 23-December 18. 8 Sessions Fee: $500 GST Free Code: AC3DM7D Block pracs September 14-18 and November 23-December 18. In addition to this you must undertake compulsory work experience or work in a registered care service for at least 21 hours per week.
Part-time Program - Evening You must already hold the Certificate III in Children s Services CHC30402/CHC30708/CHC30712 or CHC30113 and be working or volunteering in a childcare centre or Family Day Care for at least 21 hours per week. Recognition will be granted for current experience and qualifications in Certificate III in Children's Services CHC30708/CHC30712 or equivalent. An individual learning plan will be developed for you to complete the course. You must provide the College with a copy of your Certificate III and the following costs apply: If you hold CHC30113 the course fee will be $2100. If you hold CHC30712/CHC30708 the course fee will be $2550 (including First Aid HLTAID004) If you hold CHC30402 the course fee will be $2650 or $2750 depending on the amount of experience you have with babies (including First Aid HLTAID004). Course fee can be paid in 3 instalments or access a Pay Smart payment plan if wanting smaller, regular payments. Payment dates will be: Initial payment by 20/7/15 Mid payment by 20/9/15 Final payment by 20/11/15 Mondays and Tuesdays from July 27-December 1, 6pm-9pm (no sessions on Public holidays), ongoing prac in your workplace plus 4 week block prac at the end of the course. Support Additional support is available for identified individual learners. Support may be additional mentoring, language, literacy or numeracy support, or pathway planning. Before we can issue your certificate you will need a USI (Unique Student identifier). Go to usi.gov.au and apply. Send your USI to the College office enquiry@macarthurcc.com.au
PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO MACARTHUR COMMUNITY COLLEGE - PAYMENT MUST BE MADE AT THE TIME OF ENROLMENT Diploma of Children s Services CHC50113 FULL TIME - DAY (tick modules enrolling and paying for) r Module 4: $600 r Module 5: $375 r Module 6: $625 r Module 7: $500 r Additional fee for holders of CHC30402/CHC30708/CHC30712 $ TOTAL $ Have you enrolled with the College before? r Yes r No If yes, has your address changed? r Yes r No If you have a disability, please let the College know before your course commences to discuss any special needs. First Name: Middle Name/s: Surname/Family Name: Address: Suburb: Postcode: Email: r Male r Female Phone (h): Phone (w): Fax: Mobile: Centrelink/Seniors Card No: Of the following categories, which BEST describes your main reason for undertaking this course? Please tick one box only. r To get a job r To develop my existing business r To start my own business r To try for a different career r To get a better job or promotion r It was a requirement of my job r To get into another course of study r For personal interest or self-development r Other reasons The Federal Government requires all Colleges to collect the following statistics to help with their educational planning and to comply with NSW VETAB regulations for accredited training. Please refer to the Essential information page Protecting Your Privacy. We appreciate your taking the time to answer these questions. What Country were you born in? Date of birth: Do you speak a language other than English at home? Yes/No If yes which language? If yes, please specify how well you speak English: r Very Well r Well r Not Well r Not at all Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin? Do you consider you have any disabilities? If yes what type? r Hearing/Deaf r Physical r Intellectual r Learning r Reading/Writing/Spelling r Mental Illness r Brain Impairment r Vision r Medical Condition r Other (please specify) What is your highest completed school level? Please tick. r Year 12 r Year 11 r Year 10 r Year 9 or lower In which year did you complete school? Since leaving school have you attempted or gained any formal qualifications? If yes please tick: r Bachelor Degree or higher r Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree r Diploma r Certificate IV r Certificate III r Certificate II r Certificate I r Miscellaneous Which of the following would best describe your current employment? Please tick. r Full time employee r Part time employee r Self employed - not employing others r Employer r Employed - unpaid worker in family business r Unemployed - Seeking full time paid work r Unemployed - Seeking part time paid work r Not employed - not seeking employment (not seeking paid work, retired, volunteer, student) Payment Details: r Cash r Cheque r Money Order r Visa r MasterCard r Paysmart Payment Plan Before we can issue your certificate you will need a USI (Unique Student identifier). Go to usi.gov.au and apply. Send your USI to the College office enquiry@macarthurcc.com.au Card No: r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r Expires: Cardholder name: CVV Signature:
PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO MACARTHUR COMMUNITY COLLEGE - PAYMENT MUST BE MADE AT THE TIME OF ENROLMENT Diploma of Children s Services CHC50113 PART TIME EVENING Tick r If you hold CHC30113 the course fee will be $2100. r If you hold CHC30712/CHC30708 the course fee will be $2550 (Including First Aid HLTAID004) r If you hold CHC30402 the course fee will be $2650 or $2750, depending on the amount of experience you have with babies (Including First Aid HLTAID004). TOTAL DUE $ Payment dates will be: Initial payment by 20/7/15 Mid payment by 20/9/15 Final payment by 20/11/15 I understand and acknowledge that I have an obligation to make payments on or before the due date. Signature Have you enrolled with the College before? r Yes r No If yes, has your address changed? r Yes r No If you have a disability, please let the College know before your course commences to discuss any special needs. First Name: Middle Name/s: Surname/Family Name: Address: Suburb: Postcode: Email: r Male r Female Phone (h): Phone (w): Fax: Mobile: Centrelink/Seniors Card No: Payment Details: r Cash r Cheque r Money Order r Visa r MasterCard r Paysmart Payment Plan Before we can issue your certificate you will need a USI (Unique Student identifier). Go to usi.gov.au and apply. Send your USI to the College office enquiry@macarthurcc.com.au The Federal Government requires all Colleges to collect the following statistics to help with their educational planning and to comply with NSW VETAB regulations for accredited training. Please refer to the Essential information page Protecting Your Privacy. We appreciate your taking the time to answer these questions. What Country were you born in? Date of birth: Do you speak a language other than English at home? Yes/No If yes which language? If yes, please specify how well you speak English: r Very Well r Well r Not Well r Not at all Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin? Do you consider you have any disabilities? If yes what type? r Hearing/Deaf r Physical r Intellectual r Learning r Reading/Writing/Spelling r Mental Illness r Brain Impairment r Vision r Medical Condition r Other (please specify) What is your highest completed school level? Please tick. r Year 12 r Year 11 r Year 10 r Year 9 or lower In which year did you complete school? Since leaving school have you attempted or gained any formal qualifications? If yes please tick: r Bachelor Degree or higher r Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree r Diploma r Certificate IV r Certificate III r Certificate II r Certificate I r Miscellaneous Which of the following would best describe your current employment? Please tick. r Full time employee r Part time employee r Self employed - not employing others r Employer r Employed - unpaid worker in family business r Unemployed - Seeking full time paid work r Unemployed - Seeking part time paid work r Not employed - (not seeking paid work, retired, volunteer, student) Of the following categories, which BEST describes your main reason for undertaking this course? Please tick one box only. r To get a job r To develop my existing business r To start my own business r To try for a different career r To get a better job or promotion r It was a requirement of my job r To get into another course of study r For personal interest or self-development r Other reasons Card No: r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r Expires: Cardholder name: CVV Signature: