CHCSS00147 – Entry to Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

The CHCSS00147 – Entry to Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Skill Set is designed for experienced educators who want to take the next step in their careers but don’t meet the new entry requirements for the Diploma.

It is ideal for:

• Educators who hold a previous Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services/Early Childhood Education and Care and want a recognised, direct pathway into the Diploma.

• Those whose qualifications were completed prior to CHC30125/CHC30113 and who therefore do not meet the updated Diploma entry criteria.

• Longstanding educators with significant sector experience who are ready to progress but do not want to redo an entire Certificate III qualification.

• Centre groups that want to upskill existing staff into leadership roles while retaining their knowledge and experience.

This bridging skill set ensures your past study and practical expertise are recognised, giving you a clear, streamlined entry into the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care — without unnecessary duplication of qualifications.

This skill set focuses on contemporary practice and cultural capability aligned to current Diploma expectations:

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

These units form a set of skills that contribute towards satisfying entry requirements for the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

• Meet Diploma entry requirements without repeating the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

• Save time, money, and effort by avoiding the need to redo an entire qualification you’ve already completed. The CHCSS00147 skill set provides the recognised bridge you need to progress directly into the Diploma.

• Refresh and strengthen your professional practice

• Build confidence in essential areas that align with today’s sector expectations, including child observation and documentation, connecting children with natural environments, and culturally responsive practice that supports inclusion and reconciliation. These units bring your knowledge up to date with the latest Diploma standards.

• A supported pathway into the CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

• Once you complete this skill set, you’ll be ready to step straight into the CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. You’ll receive guidance on enrolment requirements, credit transfer opportunities, and next steps, so you can plan your study journey with confidence.

• Career growth and future opportunities

• Completing this bridging skill set not only allows you to enter the Diploma but also positions you for leadership roles, mentoring responsibilities, and further study pathways such as university degrees in education or related fields.

1.  Submit your Expression Of Interest (EOI) today!

2. Receive an Enrolment Form to complete from KKTC Education

3. Complete the Enrolment Form and have your eligibility confirmed by KKTC Education

4. You will then receive communication from your KKTC Trainer & Assessor who will book in a time to go through each unit that you are required to complete and what is expected from you.

5. Complete the theoretical and practical learning 

6. Receive a visit in-centre by your KKTC Education Trainer & Assessor who will mark and complete your units

7. Receive your CHCSS00147 – Entry to Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Statement of Attainment 

8. Enrol in your CHC50125 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care!

The CHCSS00147 – Entry to Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Skill Set has been developed to support educators who don’t meet the new entry requirements for the CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

To Enrol into the CHCSS00147 – Entry to Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Skill Set, you must hold a Australian Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or Childrens Services. Completing this Skill Set will provide you with the prerequisites to then enrol in the CHC50125 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

CHC50125 Diploma Entry Requirements

To enrol in the CHC50125 Diploma, educators must hold one of the following:

• CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, or

• An Australian Certificate III/Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or Children’s Services and be able to prove 1 year of fulltime work experience in an approved Early Childhood setting in the last 5 years

This means that educators who previously completed CHC30708, CHC30712 or earlier versions of the Certificate III, or those with pre-CHC50125/CHC50112 Diploma qualifications, will need to complete CHCSS00147 if they cannot show they have 1 year of fulltime experience within the last 5 years.

Complete CHCSS00147 → Receive a Statement of Attainment → Enrol in the CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care