CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Formal recognition for early childhood educators who design and implement curriculum, maintain compliance and support children’s learning and wellbeing in regulated care services.

Overview

Get recognised for the skills you already use guiding children’s learning and development in a real early childhood setting. The CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is for educators who design and implement curriculum against an approved learning framework, maintain compliance across service operations, and may supervise volunteers or other educators in long day care, family day care, pre-school or kindergarten settings. Through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), the work you have already done can be assessed against this nationally recognised qualification rather than starting formal training from the beginning.

Career Opportunities

Child Care Worker

Provides day-to-day care, supervision and developmental support for children in a regulated education and care service.

Early Childhood Educator

Designs and delivers curriculum, maintains compliance and supports children's learning across care settings.

Reference: training.gov.au

Benefits

Educator RecognitionGet formal recognition for the curriculum design, compliance and family-partnership skills you already apply in your day-to-day work with children.

Career AdvancementThis Diploma can support a move into higher-responsibility roles within a children's education and care service, or provide a pathway into further study such as a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.

Our Trusted Partners Offering the Qualification

Brighton Pacific Pty. Ltd T/A Australia Institute of Business and Technology

RTO Code: 41138

Nationally Recognised

ASQA Registered

RPL Specialist

Australian Vocational Training Academy Pty Ltd

RTO Code: 45879

Nationally Recognised

ASQA Registered

RPL Specialist

National Polytechnic of Australia Pty Ltd

RTO Code: 45960

Nationally Recognised

ASQA Registered

RPL Specialist

Documents & Evidence you might require

Is your experience eligible for certification?

General Documents

Your identification Documents
USI Number
Detailed Resume
Work Reference Letter(s)
Payslips
Previous Qualifications (If Any)
National Child Safety Training completion record (Foundation and/or Advanced, as required under the Education and Care Services National Law)

Project & Work Evidence

Curriculum or program plans you have developed and delivered, aligned to an approved learning framework
Risk assessments, safety checklists or incident and hazard records showing how you maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
Observation records, learning journals or portfolios showing how you track and support children's holistic development and wellbeing
Evidence of creative or play-based experiences and activities you have planned and facilitated for children
Compliance checklists, service audits or policy documents showing your role in meeting regulatory and National Quality Standard requirements
Behaviour guidance plans or records showing how you foster positive, respectful interactions with children
Individual support plans or inclusion strategies you have developed for children with additional needs or diverse backgrounds
Family communication records, newsletters or engagement evidence showing your partnership work with children's families
Team rosters, meeting records or supervision notes showing your role in leading or supporting a team of educators

Workplace Documents & Testimonials

Work samples such as program plans, learning documentation or policies you have authored (de-identified/privacy-compliant)
Supervisor, family or colleague testimonials confirming your role and contribution
Meeting minutes or records showing your involvement and responsibilities
Records of professional development, training or courses you have completed

[NB: RTO might ask for more evidence based on qualification requirements]

Labor Opportunity in Australian Industry

123,800Employed

34Median Age

10,700Annual Employment Growth

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Employed, Median Age) · Jobs and Skills Australia (Annual Employment Growth)

Industry Average Salary

$1,341Median per week

$69,732Yearly income

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Median per week, Yearly income)

How It Works

Once your Student Agreement is signed and your initial payment is confirmed, your RPL journey begins — here's what to expect at each stage.

Collect Your Evidence

Using your personalised checklist, gather evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience. This may include employment records, certificates, photos, videos, or supervisor references. Your Navigator will guide you every step of the way.

Receive Your Enrolment & RPL Docs

We'll send your Enrolment Form and LLN Assessment to complete first. Following that, you'll receive your SelfAssessment Form and Third-Party Verification Form to work through carefully before moving to the next step.

Submit Your Completed Forms

Complete and sign all required forms, then return them along with your full evidence portfolio. Ensure every section is filled in, all signatures are included, and all supporting documents are attached before submitting.

Assessment and Competency Review

Your RTO Assessor will review and map your evidence against the required unit competencies. Where further clarification is needed, a competency conversation will be conducted to confirm your knowledge and skills.

Outcome Issued

Once assessed as competent across all required units, the RTO will formally issue your certificate or Statement of Attainment. Your real-world experience is now officially recognised as a nationally accredited qualification.

Disclaimer: ATSR is a facilitator of RPL. Qualifications are issued by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) upon successful assessment.

Payment & Refund

Personalised quote after your consultation

Pricing based on your individual advised pathway

RTO name and all payment options included

No payment until you've accepted your quote

Refunds available in line with our policy

Payment options

✦ 4 interest-free instalments available

Debit / Credit Card

Bank Transfer

Payment Options

Your fees are confirmed before you commit — no surprises.

After your initial consultation, you'll receive a personalised quote that includes your total fee based on your individual advised pathway, the name of the assessing RTO, and all available payment options. No payment is required until you've reviewed and accepted your quote.

Refund Policy

We're committed to your outcome — and we back that with our refund policy.

Our navigators support you through the process to help ensure your portfolio meets the RTO's requirements before it's submitted. If the RTO finds your application ineligible after portfolio submission, you may be entitled to a refund of fees paid to ATSR, in accordance with our and the RTO's refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care through RPL instead of studying full-time?

Yes, if you've been working in early childhood education and care you can have that experience formally assessed for the Diploma rather than starting a course from the beginning. ATSR helps you pull together your evidence, and the actual assessment against the qualification is carried out by our partner RTO.

What evidence do you need for RPL in early childhood education and care?

You need documented evidence that shows you can do the job at diploma level, such as curriculum or program plans you've developed and delivered against an approved learning framework, and risk assessments or safety records that show how you keep a service safe. The assessor is checking that your day-to-day work covers the full range of skills and knowledge in the qualification.

Is an RPL Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care recognised the same as one earned through study?

Yes, it's the identical AQF-registered Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, issued by an ASQA-registered RTO whether you complete it through classroom study or RPL. RPL doesn't create a separate or lesser credential — it's a different, equally valid route to the same qualification.

Does a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care through RPL let me work as a qualified educator?

A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care gained through RPL is the same qualification that early childhood educator and other diploma-level roles in the sector are built around. It formally documents the curriculum, compliance and child development skills you've already been applying on the job.

Secure your status as a certified early childhood education professional today

Turn your years of hands-on childcare experience into a nationally recognised Diploma qualification.