CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

• Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age, or turning 18 years of age prior to commencement of their study.
• Students require a completed Year 10 or equivalent; or Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study, LLN level and personal competencies .
• Student’s must have English proficiency as guided by Macallan College’s English Proficiency Policy and Procedures.
• IELTS Test – overall score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no individual section score less than 5.5.
• Students need to be physically capable of performing manual handling tasks.
• Commitment to completing the mandatory 240 hours practical placement.
• Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check WWCC. Refer to section 2.2.3 for further information.
  
  Macallan College has implemented a systematic approach in assessing and processing enrolment documents which ensures quality checks are conducted throughout. This process includes version-controlled application forms, industry contextualised LLND Test (completed during orientation) and administrative checklists ensuring that all required documents are reviewed and retained during the on boarding process.
  
  

Macallan College will assess the documents provided by students such as IELTS and TOEFL score to check the English proficiency of Students at the enrolment stage. Furthermore, where deemed necessary students will be required to complete an Oxford English placement test prior to enrolment, and a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test must be completed by every student at the commencement of the course (during orientation). This will help to decide if any extra support or training is required such as an intervention strategy/material/resources to ensure smooth progression through the course. Macallan College ensures that the enrolment process and checklist are followed to ensure students meet any Macallan College and training package entry requirements.

For further information, refer to the Macallan College Enrolment Process and English Proficiency Policy.

NOTE: All applicants from AL3 countries must sit an IELTS test.

• Pre-entry Oxford English online test result of no less than B2.2 with a minimum score of 71.