Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Students are required to have their own laptop prior to the commencement of their course. Please refer to the Student Equipment Required section below for the minimum specifications required for laptops. Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold one of the following qualifications: CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or its equivalent successor). CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Alternatively, individuals may hold: An Australian Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. 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. Additional Entry Requirements Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or an Australian equivalent is mandatory. Students must be 18 years of age or older. A minimum IELTS overall score of 6.0 or an equivalent English language qualification is required. Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital skills (LLND)​ Prior to enrolment, all prospective students are required to complete a compulsory Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment. This assessment is completed as part of the pre-enrolment process through the LLND Portal – http://myllnd.com/login/ The LLND assessment helps identify whether a student may need additional support during their studies and ensures they are placed in a course that is appropriate for their skill level. Assessments are aligned with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) and include language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills. Students must complete their LLND assessment via the LLND Portal before they can be formally enrolled. Further instructions on how to access and complete the assessment will be provided to prospective students as part of the pre-enrolment process.

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