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Australian Institute of Language and Further Education (AILFE)

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

  • Diploma

This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children's education and care services in Australia.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
52 weeks full-time
Course Code
CHC50121, 109263E
Study Mode
In person

About this course

This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children's education and care services in Australia. Educators at this level are responsible for designing and implementing a curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations.

They use specialized knowledge and analyze and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. They may have responsibility for the supervision of volunteers or other educators.

Early childhood educators work in long daycare centers, family daycare, pre-schools, or kindergartens.

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 childcare situations.

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

Entry requirements

  • Completion of CHC30121 or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Overseas students must have a minimum overall band of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

  • Authorized 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 15 units that must be completed for this qualification.