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Are you looking to take the next step in your career?
The CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is for those who have already completed the certificate and are looking to upskill. A diploma 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.
Key Information
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Gowrie at The Harbour
Level 1, 1 Seafarer Lane Docklands VIC 3008
Course Code
CHC50125
Contact
Renee Willis, Engagement and Partnerships Manager
0466 852 121
Training@gowrievictoria.org.au
Rolling Intake
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Duration
12 – 16 months
Placement
This qualification consists of a combination of theory-based training and practical implementation in the workplace. Learners who are not employed in the early childhood sector (working with children) will be required to complete a minimum of 280 hours of work placement. Placement can be organised by Gowrie Victoria and supported by regular visits by a Gowrie Victoria trainer.
Units of Competency
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSBOPS504 | Manage business risk | 60 |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | 60 |
| CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | 55 |
| CHCECE042 | Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing | 200 |
| CHCECE043 | Nurture creativity in children | 80 |
| CHCECE044 | Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service | 110 |
| CHCECE045 | Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children | 60 |
| CHCECE046 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children | 65 |
| CHCECE047 | Analyse information to inform children’s learning | 75 |
| CHCECE048 | Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum | 180 |
| CHCECE049 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations | 73 |
| CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with children’s families | 70 |
| CHCECE051 | Promote equity in access to the service | 40 |
| CHCECE052 | Plan service and supports for children and families | 60 |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | 120 |
Tuition Fees
Current as at 1 January 2026
| Skills First Eligible Tuition Fee | Non-Funded Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| $800.00 | $8,502.00 |
Note: Tuition Fees quoted above are the maximum fees payable. Fees published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Additional Fees
For detailed information, please refer to the learner handbook
| Assessment Visit Cancellation Fee | $75.00 |
|---|---|
| Cluster Re-Enrolment Fee | $200.00 |
| Certificate Re-Issuance Fee | $25.00 |
| Transfer Fee | $200.00 |
Learners completing Certificate III and Diploma level qualifications will be required to complete placement hours. This is a terrific opportunity for you to gain guided experience within the early childhood education and care industry, whilst practising and developing the skills you have acquired throughout your course. Placement can be voluntary or it can take place at your current workplace, depending on your circumstances.
- Certificate III level learners are required to complete at least 180 hours of placement.
- Diploma level learners must complete a minimum of 280 hours of placement.
A Gowrie Victoria Assessor will visit you throughout the duration of your qualification to assess your workplace skills. Should you require assistance with finding placement, please contact us.
You may have broad skills, life and work experience, informal learning or incomplete formal learning that you may be able to gain credit for towards a qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care. If you are a current or prospective student, you can apply to have your skills recognised, and you may be able to complete your qualification in less time. This can be done via direct Credit Transfer, Recognition of Current Competency, or Recognition of Prior Learning.
Credit Transfer
Credit transfer is the recognition of specified learning previously undertaken where equivalent units of competence have been successfully completed. Gowrie Victoria recognises only formal documentation such as official certificates of completion (testamurs), record of results and/or statement of attainments. All documents must be either in their original form or a certified copy of the original document.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process that assesses whether the skills and knowledge you already have count towards recognised qualifications. This may be relevant if you have:
- work experience in the children’s services sector (paid or unpaid)
- community work experience
- gained prior formal training, skills and knowledge
- other relevant life experience.
To support your RPL application, you will need to provide evidence such as work appraisals, job descriptions, photos and work sample, relevant formal qualifications, resume and references, evidence of participation in professional learning sessions, eyewitness testimonies. If you are unsure whether your prior learning is relevant and you would like to discuss your experience with our team, please contact us today.
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold:
- CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care OR
- CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Alternatively, individuals may hold:
- An Australian diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
OR
- An Australian diploma or certificate III in Children’s Services.
AND
- Demonstrate at least 12 months of cumulative employment (full-time equivalent) within the last 5 years in a regulated education and care service in Australia, supported by verifiable evidence.
OR
- Hold the CHCSS00147 Entry into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
- Learners must satisfy the course entry requirements
- Learners must meet the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirements for this qualification.
- Learners must obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Check.
- Learner must meet the eligibility requirements to access Skills First Funding.
- Learners must be at least 17 years of age and be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or New Zealand Citizen.
- If you are currently employed, you may be eligible for a traineeship.
- Gowrie Victoria encourages people with disabilities to apply. Approval will be subject to the person being able to undertake all tasks and requirements of the course.
- Authorised Supervisor
- Children’s Services Coordinator
- Centre Manager
- Director
- Group/Team Coordinator/Leader
- Children’s Adviser
- Program Leader