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Assist teachers to deliver a quality education program and support children to improve their educational outcomes. This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of education settings, who assist teachers and support student learning in a range of classroom settings. They complete general administrative as well as operational tasks to support students with learning under the guidance of a teacher or other educational professional.
The course content below provides all possible units related to the course. If the course has various streams, the units you are required to study will depend on your chosen stream.
This course is delivered on campus 2 days/week, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm each day.
Additional study time is required to complete assessments, reading, and activities. We recommend that approximately 6 hours per week should be put aside for these activities.
Students must undertake 100 hours of practical work placement in a suitable education environment. Your placement will be arranged by the University.
Applicants must have successfully obtained a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and Police Check prior to undertaking their first work placement or any work based experiences.
For all TAFE applications, pre-training review questions and a literacy and numeracy review are part of the application process.
For information in relation to the University and students rights and responsibilities please refer to the VET Information Guide.
Applicants need to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy skills required to undertake this course through a test as part of the application process. The test will be conducted through Federation College prior to commencement of training. Feedback will be provided to the applicant on their results and types of support, if necessary, available to them.
Direct application: Yes
Federation University code: LBJ
National course code: CHC40221
The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program.
Find out more about eligibility here.
| Concession Government Subsidised Place | Standard Government Subsidised Place | Full Fee Place (Not eligible for government subsidy) |
|---|---|---|
| $722 | $3,608 | $10,373 |
*Fees displayed are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are subject to change annually.
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Material fees cover the cost of items which are purchased by the university and provided to the student, such as tools, materials, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and other incidentals associated with the course.
The estimated material fees for this course are $150
Students are required to purches textbooks: “Supporting Education 3rd Edition” – Karen Kearns, “Targeting Maths Dictionary” – Garda Turner (optional)
Direct Debit Payment Plans are available for eligible students to help manage the payment of tuition and material fees throughout the enrolment year (excluding Diploma/Advanced Diploma tuition fees).
Students accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program need to be aware that enrolling in a qualification may affect their ability to access future government-subsidised training.
Free TAFE: Under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, some courses have free tuition for eligible students, however material fees (if applicable) will be payable by the student. Free TAFE is subject to availability and eligibility requirements.
Further information on fees, payments and refunds is available here.
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If what you have learned at work, from other courses, units, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this course, you may be entitled to gain unit credits or exemptions. The University is obliged to recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further details contact Federation University on 1800 333 864.
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
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All information contained in this course overview including the availability of courses and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.
CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909