Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Become an Early Childhood Educator and inspire children’s learning
According to the Job Outlook website, as published by the Australian Government, employment for Early Childhood Teachers (pre-primary school) is projected to grow strongly over the next 10 years*.
If you have strong interpersonal skills and are self-motivated, the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will give you the formal qualification needed to establish a career as an Early Childhood Educator. In this role, you will explore new ways of thinking when faced with challenges, while maintaining open relationships with parents, children and staff. You will ensure children experience a stimulating and fun environment where they feel nurtured and confident to explore and develop their social and intellectual skills.
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care equips you to design a project plan, administer, monitor, finalise and review projects, establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children and determine individual and team development needs to facilitate the development of individuals and groups.
You also learn how to identify and respond to children and young people at risk, develop positive and respectful relationships with children, provide care of babies, toddlers and children, implement strategies for the inclusion of all children, nurture creativity in children and use an approved learning framework to guide practice. In addition, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to facilitate compliance in an education and care service and design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development.
Upon graduation, you will be qualified to work as an Early Childhood Educator or Child Care Assistant. This is the highest qualification required for a Director or Service Manager-level role in a children’s care centre, so you will also be qualified to work as Child Care Centre Director.
Care Centre Employers place value on any candidate that has a formal qualification and practical experience. Through this nationally accredited course, you gain both, complete with 240 hours of practical assessment work in a regulated education and care centre, delivered in addition to your online study.
If you love the satisfaction that comes with teaching young minds, gain the qualification and hands-on skills to work in education with our nationally-recognised online diploma course.
*Source: Joboutlook.gov.au
This is a Nationally Recognised course.
Eligibility Requirements
Education
Whilst there are no formal entry requirements mandated by the training package, students’ skills and capabilities to undertake this training product will be assessed and advice on suitability will be provided during the pre-enrolment process.
Minimum Age
Students under the age of 18 years require the signed consent of a parent or guardian to enrol in this qualification.
Residency Status
You will need to be a permanent Australian resident or equivalent.
Computer Requirements
In order to complete the online part of the course you will need regular access to the following:
- Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points
- Internet: High-speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fibre optic (Dial-up access is not recommended)
- Windows: Operating system – Windows 8 or above
- Internet Browser: Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
- MAC: Operating system - OS X 10.14 Mojave or later
- Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download).
Work Placement
Students must apply for their Working with Children check at course commencement.
For mandatory work placement (240 hours), students must have access to a regulated education and care service provider, with appropriate range of work tasks and ratios of children, AND access to a qualified supervisor (i.e. a person who holds a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent).
Where required, we will assist you in organising a work placement location of your choosing.
Qualification
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Delivery
Online, combined with 240 hours of practical work placement available
Length
Up to 24 months
Study Load
24 months to complete with 240 hours of practical work placement
Cost
Contact us on 1300 61 61 97 for course costs
Course Outcomes
Cost & Payment Options
Your course fee includes the delivery and assessment of your qualification, your study materials (including all resources) and on-going support from our Education Team.
Upfront payment All course costs can be paid in total via VISA/MasterCard or bank deposit.
Payment plan Paid via a series of regular weekly or fortnightly instalments.
Course fees include course delivery and assessment, study materials and dedicated student support services. Please note this course does not qualify for assisted government funding.
Course Structure & Prerequisites
BSBPMG522
BSBRSK501
BSBWOR501
BSBINN502
BSBLED401
* HLTAID004
CHCDIV002
CHCECE001
CHCECE002
CHCECE003
CHCECE004
CHCECE005
CHCECE007
CHCECE009
CHCECE016
CHCECE017
CHCECE018
CHCECE019
CHCECE020
CHCECE021
CHCECE022
CHCECE023
CHCECE024
CHCECE025
CHCECE026
CHCLEG001
CHCPRT001
HLTWHS003
It is strongly recommended that individuals completing this qualification possess sufficient vocational experience.
Check the currency of CHC50113
Recognition of Prior Learning
Given that some students may already be able to demonstrate their competence in some units, a recognition of prior learning (RPL) assessment process may be available to students to recognise skills and knowledge that may have been gained through formal and informal training and/or learning, work experience and life experience.
Why choose us?
Flexible Online Study
All of our courses are delivered online, giving you the flexibility to choose your course length.
Dedicated Student Support
Our industry experienced Technical Advisors, Assessors and Support Officers will support you from enrolment through to graduation.
Industry-relevant Courses
Course material is developed in consultation with industry experts to equip you with job-ready skills.
Nationally Recognised Training
All of our courses are Nationally Recognised and accredited.