Community Services Skill Set – CHCSS00147 Entry to Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

NEW Entry Requirements for the CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Following extensive consultation by the Jobs and Skills Council, the entry requirements for the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care have been revised to recognise earlier Certificate III qualifications in Children’s Services.

This is welcome news for the sector, which has long faced staff shortages and declining Diploma enrolments. In the past, educators holding the older Certificate III in Children’s Services were required to re-complete the entire updated Certificate III before being eligible to enrol in the Diploma.

Now, a more accessible, faster, and cost-effective pathway has been introduced. Educators can complete the CHCSS00147 Entry to Diploma Skill Set (just three units of competency) instead of an entire qualification to meet the new requirements.

Entry into the CHC50125 Diploma is now open to individuals who hold one of the following:

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, or
CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, or
An Australian Certificate III in Children’s Services, plus either:
- At least 12 months of cumulative full-time employment in a regulated education and care service (within the last 5 years), OR
- Completion of the CHCSS00147 Entry to Diploma Skill Set.

The CHCSS00147 Skill Set is designed for educators who hold the older Certificate III but cannot demonstrate the required 12 months of employment, ensuring they still have a clear and achievable pathway into the Diploma.

Why This Matters

These changes make it significantly easier for educators with earlier qualifications to progress their careers. By reducing unnecessary duplication of study, the new entry requirements will:

Encourage more educators to enrol in the Diploma,
Support workforce growth in the early childhood sector, and
Help address the ongoing staffing shortages across Australia.

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UNITS OF COMPETENCY & PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures

PRACTICAL PLACEMENT COMPONENT

In addition to your online classes, you will also be required to complete placement activities within a Regulated Education and Care Service. If necessary we can assist you in finding a suitable placement host, however if you already have paid employment in a regulated child care centre – your paid hours of employment can be your practical placement hours.

COURSE FEE AND PAYMENT PLAN

STANDARD COURSE FEE: $1,450.00

PAYMENT PLAN:

Deposit of $250.00 upon enrolment
Balance payable in instalments; $400.00 at the commencement of each unit (x 3)

GOVERNMENT FUNDED TRAINING – FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS

Self-Funded Course Fee	$1,450.00 payable in instalments
Government Funded Course Fee (with or without Concession)	$100.00 (participant eligibility criteria apply)
Additional Charges & Incidental Fees	Nil

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DELIVERY MODE & DURATION

DURATION: Between 2 – 4 Months

DELIVERY MODE: Supported, Self-Paced Online Delivery

Our flexible, online delivery option entails:

Listening to pre-recorded Zoom Classes (at a time that suits you)
Working through the learning and assessment activities at your own pace
Email and/or telephone support as required (with your allocated trainer)
Attending optional Zoom support sessions with your trainer (as required)
Participation in Practical Placement in a regulated child care service

With our self-paced delivery mode, you control the speed at which to complete this Skill Set (it can go as slowly or quickly as you wish). Once you complete one Unit of Competency, then we’ll start you on the next unit immediately.

COMMENCEMENT DATES:

Courses commence weekly. Contact us to arrange an immediate commencement

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ACCREDITATION

Suzan Johnston Australia is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO No. 0170) approved to deliver the nationally recognised Skill Set CHCSS00147 – Entry to Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

All registered training providers across Australia will automatically recognise Statements of Attainment issued by Suzan Johnston Australia under the process of national recognition.

Upon successful completion of this Skill Set, learners will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for CHCSS00147 – Entry to Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Community Services Skill Set – CHCSS00147 Entry to Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

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