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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
12 - 52 weeks full-time
Course Code
CHC50121, 107222H
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov

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 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.

Entry requirements

 
Course Entry Requirements
 
Academic
  • Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent
 
English Proficiency

Upper-Intermediate Level of English
OR
IELTS Test Score of 5.5
OR
Other recognised English Language tests such as:

  • TOEFL iBT: 46-59
  • PTE Academic: 42
  • Cambridge English: 162
  • OET: C Grade
  • Duolingo English Test: 85-90
  • CEFR Levels / Oxford Test: B2

OR
Completion of Australian qualifications, evidence of certificate III level (minimum duration 26 weeks) or above

Other Requirements
 
Course Prerequisite Requirements

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who:

  • hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or
  • CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Study locations

West Perth

Mirrabooka

James Street

Online

Career pathways

Job Outlook

This qualification suits students seeking a career in the following job roles:

  • Centre Manager
  • OSHC Coordinator