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Date created: 27Apr. 2016 Last updated: 21 May 2018

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CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care







1. This course is for people who wish to work in the Early Childhood Education and Care field at either a centre-based service or home-based (family day care) service, or existing workers wanting to improve qualifications. 2. Course Entry Requirements. Learners must have good communication skills in spoken and written English. CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent is required for enrolment into the evening part time Diploma course and daytime Diploma course when offered. There is no educational pre-requisite for the combined (full) Diploma when offered. 3. Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LLN) Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment is required for Early Childhood Education and Care Courses. Learners should have adequate LLN skills to be able to read and write and verbally communicate with others in English. The test is administered by your trainer as part of the enrolment process. 4. The qualification To be eligible for the award of the CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care learners must successfully complete a total of 28 units comprising of: Core units: 23 units Elective units: 5 units (at least 2 must be from the CHC50113 training package list and up to 3 may be selected from any endorsed Training package relevant to the work outcome). A Statement of Attainment will be issued for any unit of competency completed if the full qualification is not completed. Core units: Unit code Unit name CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children CHCECE003 Provide care for children CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children CHCECE017 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood CHCECE018 Nurture creativity in children CHCECE019 Facilitate compliance in an education and care service CHCECE020 Establish and implement plans for developing co-operative behaviour CHCECE021 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children







Electives may include but are not limited to:

5. Ways (Mode) of delivery The course is delivered as either in class or via a work-based traineeship. Home study is required to support learning. In-class options (depending on timetable – refer to brochure and website for current courses): Evening course: Learners will attend classes two nights per week for 17 weeks, be employed at a regulated early childhood education and care service for at least 21 hours per week plus complete a mid-course two week, full time block practicum and a final 4 week, full time block practicum (minimum 585 hours practicum total). Daytime course: Learners will attend classes 2 days per week for 18 weeks and undertake ongoing practicum at a regulated early childhood education and care service (caring for children 0-5 years of age) for 21 hours per week plus complete a mid-course two week, full time block practicum and a final 4 week, full time block practicum (minimum 606 hours practicum total). Daytime Full Diploma course: Learners will attend classes 2 days per week for 32 weeks and undertake ongoing practicum at a regulated Early Childhood Education and Care service (caring for children 0 – 5 years of age) for 21 hours per week plus complete a mid-course two week, full time block practicum and a final 4 week, full time block practicum (900 hours practicum total).

CHCECE022 Promote children’s agency CHCECE023 Analyse information to inform learning CHCECE024 Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and

development CHCECE025 Embed sustainable practices in service operations CHCECE026 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for

children CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people CHCINM002 Meet community information needs CHCMGT003 Lead the work team CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice BSBLED401 Develop teams and individuals BSBMGT605 Provide leadership across the organisation







Work-based option: Traineeship arrangement for either full or part time employees at a regulated Early Childhood Education and Care service that caters for children 0-5 years. The College provides regular visits (at least 8) over the term of the traineeship. The Diploma is completed over 18-24 months for full time employees and up to 36 months for part time employees. Each trainee has an individual training plan outlining timing of delivery and assessment.

6. Course Venues In class course offered at Cartwright Public School, Learner Place – enter next to 7 Willan Drive, Cartwright. Work-based option is at the place of employment of the trainee and may involve work placement at another service in order to meet assessment requirements such as work placement with children under 2 years of age if the service doesn’t cater for this age group. 7. Learner Support Your trainer is your main support person. The College office staff will assist in enrolment and administration type support. Other support includes:

• Assisting learners who have special needs • Contextualising participant learning resources to meet their needs • Providing additional coaching sessions • Contextualising assessment tasks to suit learner needs • Provide small group learning activities • Providing additional assistance with language, literacy and numeracy needs

There are limitations to the support the College can offer - in those cases we have a range of external options to refer learners. 8. Assessment process Assessments are conducted by in-class observation, written questioning, learner work placement evidence and work place visit/s by a qualified early childhood assessor. The learner must provide sufficient amount of evidence to be judged competent in each unit of competency to achieve the full certificate. Work-based traineeship is conducted by written questioning, learner work placement evidence and work place visits by a qualified early childhood assessor. The learner must provide sufficient amount of evidence to be judged competent in each unit of competency to achieve the full certificate. NOTE: For any classroom-based option all of the assessments must be submitted within 12 months of the course commencement. Learners wishing to submit assessment after this 12 month period will have to discuss options with the College, and will be required to pay an additional fee for marking of each outstanding unit/s of competence that are still current within the qualification.







9. Confidentiality and Privacy Statement Information, including that submitted on enrolment forms, is used by Macarthur Community College or other authorised organisations for administration, communication, State and National reporting, program monitoring and evaluation. Information is disclosed to the National Centre for Vocational Education and Research (NCVER) and is necessary when enrolling and re-enrolling. Information will be held securely and disposed of securely. Learners may access their personal information by contacting the College office. 10. Fees and Charges Fees cover tuition and course notes/learning resources. Fees are GST free and payment plans are available. Subsidies NSW Government Subsidised or Smart & Skilled Funding available for qualifying applicants. Please contact College office for more information or to check if you qualify. 11. Unique Student Identifier Is an individual ten-character code that will link to an online account that contains all your training AQF records and results (transcript) that you have completed from 1 January 2015 onwards. Your results from 2015 will be available in your USI account in 2016. All participants who enrol in an AQF qualification course are to obtain and provide the College with a valid USI. The College will record the USI and maintain these records in a secure manner. 12. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Macarthur Community College recognises that you may be able to show you have skills and knowledge of a particular competency on the basis of prior learning, skills gained in the workplace or in some other way. Recognition is available for all AQF courses. Recognition can be granted if you can demonstrate competency in all the performance and knowledge requirements of a particular unit of competency (from a training package) or all of the learning outcomes in a particular module (from an accredited course). If you think you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning in a prospective course you can request a Recognition Package from the College (please note there is a fee associated with RPL applications). Macarthur Community College will recognise any current and verified Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and/or Statements of Attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations (RTO). If you have a current qualification from another RTO that you wish to seek recognition for (towards a course offered by MCC) you may apply to the College for ‘Recognition’ of this achievement including Credit Transfer where appropriate. You must complete a ‘Request for Verification’ form and lodge this application together with a certified copy of the Qualification or Statement within at least one week of the commencement of the course. In some cases additional evidence may be







required to support your currency of the competency. The College will verify all qualifications and Statements with the issuing organisation. 13. Appeals and Complaints process The College provides the opportunity and encourages any learner with a complaint, grievance or appeal to notify the College in writing outlining their dissatisfaction with the course or service that we deliver. All complaints will be treated efficiently in a confidential, impartial manner free of repercussions and a written final outcome will be provided. Processing of complaint will be finalised within prescribed timeframes as stated in Standards for RTOs 2015. If a complaint or dispute or appeal cannot be resolved and the complainant so requests, the college provides for review by a party independent of the RTO and the complainant, such as the Australian Mediation Association (http://ama.asn.au) or other mutually agreed professional person or organisation. 14. Third Party Arrangements Unit: HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting to be delivered by Surf Lifesaving NSW RTO 90394 (or other approved provider chosen by learner if not already held). 15. To enrol Learners must be enrolled before attending course. Enrolment must be received at the by close of business on the Monday before term starts. Following forms need to be completed

1. Enrolment Form 2. Consent Form 3. USI information form or USI advice provided. 4. Eligibility for NSW Government Subsidised or Smart & Skilled training (if applicable). 5. Concession form (if applicable).

16. Course evaluation Learners complete an end of course evaluation form and AQTF questionnaire at the midpoint of their training where applicable.







ENROLMENT FORM

PAYMENT MUST BE MADE AT THE TIME OF ENROLMENTPLEASE MAKE CHEQUES & MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO MACARTHUR COMMUNITY COLLEGE

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ ESSENTIAL INFORMATION ON PAGE 29 BEFORE ENROLLING — ESPECIALLY REGARDING OUR REFUND POLICY

In which Country were you born? _______________________________

Date of birth: _______________________________________________

Do you speak a language other than English at home? q No

q Yes, other – please specify __________________________________

Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin? q Noq Yes, Aboriginal q Yes, Torres Strait Islander

Do you consider you have a disability, impairment or long-term condition? q No q Yesq Hearing/Deaf q Physical q Intellectual q Learningq Mental Ilness q Acquired Brain Injury q Visionq Medical Condition q Other

What is your highest COMPLETED school level? Please tick.q Year 12 q Year 11 q Year 10 q Year 9 q Year 8 or lowerq Never attended school q Still at school

Have you SUCCESSFULLY completed any of the qualifications listed below?q Yes q No If yes please tick any applicable boxes. q Bachelor Degree or higher q Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree q Diploma (or Associate Diploma)q Certificate IV (or advanced certificate/technician)q Certificate III (or trade certificate) q Certificate IIq Certificate I q Other (including certificates or overseas qualifications not listed above)

Of the following categories which BEST describes your current employment status? Please tick ONE box only.q Full time employee (35 hrs or more per week)q Part time employee (less than 35 hours per week)q Self employed – not employing othersq Self employed – employing othersq Employed – unpaid worker in family business q Unemployed – Seeking full time workq Unemployed – Seeking part time work q Not employed – not seeking employment

Of the following categories select the one which BEST describes the main reason you are undertaking this course/traineeship. Please tick ONE box only.q To get a jobq To develop my existing businessq To start my own businessq To try for a different careerq To get a better job or promotionq It was a requirement of my jobq I wanted extra skills for my jobq To get into another course of studyq For personal interest or self-developmentq Other reasons

Card No: qqqq |qqqq |qqqq |qqqq Expires: ______/_______

Name: _________________________________________________ CCV: ________________ Signature: ____________________________________

Course Code: _______________________ $ __________

Course Name: ______________________________________________

Course Code: _______________________ $ __________ Course Name: ______________________________________________

Do you wish to become a College Member?If yes, add $5.50 (incl GST) $ __________

TOTAL: $ __________

Have you enrolled with the College before? q Yes q NoIf yes, has your address changed? q Yes q No

If you have a disability, please let the College know before your course commences to discuss any special needs.

First Name: ________________________________________________

Middle Name: ______________________________________________

Surname/Family Name: ______________________________________

Residential Address: _________________________________________

Suburb: ___________________________ P/code: ________________

What is your postal address (if different from above): __________________________________________________________

Email: _____________________________________________________

Please add [email protected] to your address book to ensure you receive your confirmations

q Male q Female q Other

Phone (h): _________________________________________________

Phone (w): ________________________________________________

Fax: ___________________ Mobile: _______________________

Centrelink/Seniors Card No: _________________________________

Do you have a USI? If so, please record here: ____________________________________

I declare that the information I have provided to the best of my knowledge is true and correct. I understand that Macarthur CC is required to submit data sourced from this enrolment form to NCVER as a regulatory reporting requirement. The information may be used by the College or authorised third parties for administrative, regulatory and/or research purposes. You may receive an NCVER student survey – you may opt out at the time of being contacted.

Signature (required) : _______________________________________

Payment Details: q Cash q Cheque q Money Order q Mastercard q Visa

How did you get your brochure?q Mail q Internet q Centrelink q Phoned College q Friend/family q Letterbox q Library q Other

MACARTHUR COMMUNITY COLLEGE







CONSENT TO USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

I____________________________________________________________________ (First, middle and last Name) of___________________________________________________________________ (current residential address) with date of birth _________________________________________ …understand and agree that, under the Data Provision Requirements 2012, Macarthur Community College is required to collect personal information (information or an opinion about me), collected from me, my parent or guardian, such as my name, Unique Student Identifier, date of birth, contact details, training outcomes and performance, sensitive personal information, (including my ethnicity or health information) and other enrolment and training activity-related information (together Personal Information) and disclose that Personal Information to the National Centre for Vocational Education Research Ltd (NCVER). My Personal Information (including the personal information contained on my enrolment form and my training activity data) may be used or disclosed by Macarthur Community College for statistical, regulatory and research purposes to third parties, including:

• School – if I am a secondary student undertaking VET, including a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship; • Employer – if I am enrolled in training paid by my employer; • Commonwealth and State or Territory government departments and authorised agencies, including the NSW Department

of Industry (Department); • NCVER • Organisations conducting student surveys; and • Researchers.

Personal information disclosed to NCVER may be used or disclosed for the following purposes: • Issuing a VET Statement of Attainment of VET Qualification, and populating Authenticated VET Transcripts; • Facilitating statistics and research relating to education, including surveys; • Understanding how the VET market operates, for policy, workforce planning and consumer information; and • Administering VET, including administration, regulation, monitoring and evaluation.

I may receive an NCVER student survey which may be administered by an NCVER employee, agent or third party contractor. I may opt out of the survey at the time of being contacted. NCVER will collect, hold use and disclose my Personal Information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the VET Data Policy and all NCVER policies and protocols (including those published on NCVER’s website at www.ncver.edu.au). The Department may disclose my Personal Information to other Australian government agencies, including those located in States and Territories outside New South Wales. The above government agencies may use my Personal Information for any purpose relating to the exercise of their government functions, including but not limited to the evaluation and assessment of my training, the determination of my eligibility to receive subsidised training or for any Fee Exemptions or Concessions. My Personal Information may also be disclosed to other third parties if required by law. I also acknowledge and agree that the Department may contact me by telephone email or post during or after I have ceased subsidised training with Macarthur Community College for the purposes of evaluating and assessing my subsidised training. I declare that the information I have provided to the best of my knowledge is true and correct. I consent to the collection, use and disclosure of my Personal Information in the manner outlined above. PRINT FULL NAME: ______________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE: _______________________________________________ DATE: ____/_____/____ Note: If under 18 years of age at the time of giving consent, then the consent of their guardian is required PRINT FULL NAME OF GUARDIAN: _______________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF GUARDIAN:________________________________ DATE: ____/_____/____







Unique Student Identifier – Information form

Information for students The Student Identifiers Act 2014 was passed and proclaimed on 27 June 2014. From 1 January 2015 students undertaking nationally recognised VET courses will need to have a USI to receive their statement of attainment or qualification. Protection of student privacy We respect your privacy and are bound by privacy legislation. Please see the privacy statement on the USI website indicated below. Applying for a USI Applying is easy. You will need to go to the USI website http://usi.gov.au with one of the documents listed below. It is an easy and quick process. When you successfully obtain your USI we need you to:

1. Forward the email you receive to the College ([email protected]) 2. Visit the College website, login to 'Your Student Record’ and update your profile by adding your

USI. We suggest you copy and paste it from the email you have already forwarded to us. Once you have done this we will be able to issue your certificate/s when the time comes.

You will need ONE of the following documents:

▪ Driver Licence (Australian – overseas driver licences are not acceptable) ▪ Medicare Card ▪ Australian Passport ▪ Visa (with Non-Australian Passport) ▪ Birth Certificate (Australian) *please note a Birth Certificate extract is not sufficient ▪ Certificate Of Registration By Descent ▪ Citizenship Certificate ▪ ImmiCard

If you have any questions please visit the USI website and or contact the College.







Unique Student Identifier – Permission form Office Use Only: Client ID: ……………………………

Information for students The Student Identifiers Act 2014 was passed and proclaimed on 27 June 2014. From 1 January 2015 students undertaking nationally recognised VET courses will need to have a USI to receive their statement of attainment or qualification. Protection of student privacy We respect your privacy and are bound by privacy legislation. Please see the privacy statement on the USI website indicated below. Applying for a USI An individual can apply for a USI from October 2014. The USI must be provided to their training provider before the person can receive a statement of attainment or qualification after 1 January 2015. Alternatively, Macarthur Community College Inc can apply on your behalf. If you would like us to complete this process on your behalf please sign the authority below. If you do not wish to give Macarthur Community College Inc permission you will need to apply yourself and provide us with your USI. Unless we have it we cannot issue you with a statement of attainment or qualification.

For more information please go to the USI website: http://usi.gov.au/Students/Pages/default.aspx

I give my permission for Macarthur Community College Inc staff to apply for a USI on my behalf. I further give the College permission to retrieve my USI should it find I already have one. Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________

Full Name: __________________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________

City/Town Suburb of Birth _____________________________________________________________

Country of Birth ______________________________________________________________________

Date of birth – short: (For example 21/02/1995) (Day) _____ / (Month) _____ / (Year )__________

Date of birth – full (For example 21st February 1995) _________________________________________

We need a photocopy or clear photograph of ONE of the following documents:

▪ Driver Licence (Australian – overseas driver licences are not acceptable) ▪ Medicare Card ▪ Australian Passport ▪ Visa (with Non-Australian Passport) ▪ Birth Certificate (Australian) *please note a Birth Certificate extract is not sufficient ▪ Certificate Of Registration By Descent ▪ Citizenship Certificate ▪ ImmiCard

If you have any questions please visit the USI website and or contact the College.







Concession Fee Application Form

To be eligible for a concession fee you must meet one of the criteria on this form and be receiving the entitlement on enrolment. For Youth Allowance or Austudy, you must provide the Department of Human Services (Centrelink) approval letter as evidence that the commencement date of the benefit is within 2 weeks of the commencement in training. No other grounds will be recognised. First Name: ………………………………………… Middle/Other Name/s: ………………………………. Family Name: ……………………………………… DOB …../…../….. Mobile: …………………………. Fee exemptions NSW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and students in receipt of a Disability Support Pension (or their dependant child, spouse or partner) may receive a full fee exemption for one government subsidised course per year. For students in receipt of a Disability Support Pension (including dependant child, spouse or partner) you must supply a copy of your current Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card (NOT Health Care Card) OR Centrelink Income Statement OR letter from Centrelink confirming that you are currently receiving the stated allowance. Tick the appropriate box below and supply the required evidence and you will be invoiced for the concession fee. Concessions: NSW students who receive a Commonwealth benefit or allowance (see list below) and are enrolling in a Government subsidised course, may be eligible to pay the Government subsidised course fee. If you are in a receipt of one of the following benefits please tick the appropriate box and supply a copy of your current Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card (NOT Health Care Card) OR Centrelink Income Statement OR letter from Centrelink confirming that you are currently receiving the stated allowance. Write your CRN Here: …………………….. I am currently receiving the following Entitlement: £ Age Pension (AGEP) £ Austudy (AUS) £ Carer Payment (CARE) £ Exceptional Circumstance Relief Payment (ECRP) £ Family Tax benefit Part A (maximum rate) (FTBA) £ Farm Household Allowance (FHIS) £ Newstart Allowance (NEWS** (excluding trainees) £ Parenting Payment (Single) (PPS) £ Sickness Allowance (SICK) £ Special Benefit (SPEC) £ Veterans Affairs Payments (VAS) £ Veterans Children Education Scheme (VCES) £ Widow Allowance (WPA) £ Widow ‘B’ Pension (WIDP) £ Wife Pension (WIFE) £ Youth Allowance (YA)



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OR I am currently a dependant child, spouse or partner of a recipient of an eligible Entitlement Please indicate the dependency status and provide proof as stated in Fee Exemptions above � Dependant Child of a Beneficiary (CHLD) � Dependant Spouse or Partner of a Beneficiary (PART) Applicant’s Declaration I declare that the information provided in this form is accurate and that should any such statements and/or representations prove later to be false I will be required to pay the appropriate fee without delay. ……………………………………………….. ……………………….. Signature of Learner Date



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