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Australian Institute of Language and Further Education (AILFE)

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

  • Diploma

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to manage the operation of a child care centre, provide care and meet the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of infants and young children in various care settings.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
95 weeks full-time
Course Code
CHC50113, 088263E
Study Mode
In person

About this course

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to manage the operation of a child care centre, provide care and meet the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of infants and young children in various care settings.

You will learn about ethical work practices and legal requirements of the industry. You will also gain advanced skills in care routines, working with families, observing and recording children's behaviour, working with culturally diverse clients and managing safety in the workplace.

As part of this qualification you will undertake a supervised work placement (minimum of 360 hours) where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.

Be a part of a child's growth and development and help them learn in an environment that is engaging and supporting with a qualification in children's services. You will work closely with children aged 0-12 years from different backgrounds and cultures and provide care and support for them in various child care situations.

Our Trainers with their specialized expertise will prepare you for the work placement in the child care industry for the practical experience.

Entry requirements

  • Completion of Year 10 or equivalent
  • Overseas student must have a minimum overall band of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

  • Authorised supervisor (children's services)
  • Children's services coordinator
  • Centre Manager
  • Director (children's services)
  • Childhood educator
  • Group/team coordinator/leader (children's services)
  • Program leader (children's services)
  • Children's services director / manager
  • Child development worker
  • Early childhood educator
  • Family Day Care educator
  • Service Director / Centre Director

Course structure

There are 28 units that must be completed for this qualification.