Revised versions of five chapters have been added to this resource to meet the requirements of CHC50113 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, Release 4. The chapters are: BSBMGT605 Provide leadership across the organisation, CHCMGT003 Lead the work team, CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice, CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice, CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy. Looking for a blended digital solution? Get Connect! Connect is an online resource hosting an abundance of interactive learning tools to create the ultimate learning experience for your students. Click here for more information. The Early Childhood Educator for Diploma aligns with the CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care from the CHC (Community Services) Training Package endorsed in July 2013. This qualification applies to all early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing a curriculum in early childhood education and care services. A Diploma qualified early childhood educator works to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard (NQS) and may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff. This text has been designed to support students learning with content and activities at the appropriate Diploma level of difficulty, as well as a Registered Training Organisations delivery of this valuable qualification. Scope The Early Childhood Educator for Diploma provides complete coverage of twelve of the required twenty three core units of competency of the CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. The remaining eleven core units are included in the companion text detailed below). It also includes five elective units carefully selected to enable an overall effective introduction to the essential skills and knowledge needed to be an effective Diploma qualified early years practitioner. Related titles The Early Childhood Educator for Certificate III is the companion and supporting text.