CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

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 curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations. They use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other educators. Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.

• Option 1: Standard Pathway
• Option 2: Intensive Pathway

Duration: 52 weeks including 12 weeks of holidays

• Work Based Training of 12 weeks @ 24 hours per week (total=288 hours).

Tuition Fee:

• International Students: $9,800 + Materials Fee $680*
• Easy payment plans available.

Mode of Study: The delivery methods for this course include:

• Face-to-Face Classroom-Based Learning
• Distance Learning and Assessment (Online)
• Structured Learning Activities
• Work-Based Training

Intake Dates:

• 2026: 5 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Mar, 13 Apr, 18 May, 15 Jun, 20 Jul, 17 Aug, 28 Sep, 26 Oct, 30 Nov
• 2027: 4 Jan, 8 Feb, 8 Mar, 19 Apr, 17 May, 21 Jun, 19 Jul, 23 Aug, 20 Sep, 1 Nov, 29 Nov

Location: Perth

CRICOS Code: 118595K

Duration: 36 weeks (this course includes no holidays)

• Work Based Training of 8 weeks @ 38 hours per week (total=304 hours).

Tuition Fee:

• Domestic Students:$6,600 + Material Fee $680*
• Easy payment plans available.

Mode of Study: The delivery methods for this course include:

• Face-to-Face Classroom-Based Learning
• Distance Learning and Assessment (Online)
• Structured Learning Activities
• Work-Based Training

Intake Dates:

• 2026: 5 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Mar, 13 Apr, 18 May, 15 Jun, 20 Jul, 17 Aug, 28 Sep, 26 Oct, 30 Nov
• 2027: 4 Jan, 8 Feb, 8 Mar, 19 Apr, 17 May, 21 Jun, 19 Jul, 23 Aug, 20 Sep, 1 Nov, 29 Nov

Location: Perth

CRICOS Code: 118595K

Classes are rostered for 3 days per week + Self-study component.Full-Time studies require students to attend a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.

Note: Course duration does not include any holidays, where your schedule includes a term break/holiday, this time will be added to your overall course duration.

VET Student Loans - Stanley College offers this course (Intensive Pathway ONLY for Domestic Students) under the VET Student Loans framework. Students must be aware that VET Student Loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements and that a VET student loan gives rise to a VETSL debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid. For further information please see the following web-page: https://www.stanleycollege.edu.au/vet-student-loans/

*The Materials Fee covers equipment and resources used in the delivery of your course at Stanley College.Please familiarise yourself with the applicable Stanley College Refund and Cancellation Policy.

Funding is available for Local Students ONLY under the Jobs and Skills WA Program: :Course Fee: $0.00^For more information on Funded Courses including Entry Requirements and resource fees, click here

^The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as resource fees and other fees. These must be charged in accordance with the Fees and Charges Policy. Eligibility criteria apply. Prices as per the VET Fees and Charges Policy 2026.