Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Quick Facts
Study method
Location
This qualification is available in the following locations (subject to change pending availability)
South Melbourne
Dandenong
St Albans
Shepparton
Fawkner
Duration
Recognition/Accreditation
Course provider
Entry requirements
- be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or NZ citizen
- You will need to be at least 18 years old.
- Pre-training review to ensure student has the appropriate level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy to achieve the competencies. Where a test result is supplied, it must be within the last 12 months.
- A working with Children Check and in some workplaces, a Police Check, to be accepted into work placement for this qualification
This course is eligible for government funding which covers the full tuition fee. 
To check your eligibility go to the Funding Checklist.
Outline
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is for those who are interested in working in the early childhood services sector, or who are already working in the field and would like to advance their career by becoming responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services.
Content
Core units
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety (Core)
- CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence (Core)
- CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children (Core)
- CHCECE003 Provide care for children (Core)
- CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks (Core)
- CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers (Core)
- CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children (Core)
- CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice (Core)
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically (Core)
- CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (Core)
- HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety (Core)
- HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting (Core)
- CHCECE025 Embed sustainable practices in service operations (Core)
- CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children (Core)
- CHCECE017 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood (Core)
- CHCECE018 Nurture creativity in children (Core)
- CHCECE020 Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour (Core)
- CHCECE021 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children (Core)
- CHCECE022 Promote children’s agency (Core)
- CHCECE023 Analyse information to inform learning (Core)
- CHCECE024 Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development (Core)
- CHCECE026 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children (Core)
- CHCECE019 Facilitate compliance in an education and care service (Core)
Elective units
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people (Elective)
- BSBLED401 Develop teams and individuals (Elective)
- CHCMGT003 Lead the work team (Elective)
- VU22733 Identify and provide initial response to family violence risk (Elective)
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice (Elective)
Careers
- Early Childhood Educator
- Out of School Care Educator
- Childcare Worker
- Room Supervisor
- Childcare Centre Manager
- Childcare Centre Director
- Self employed Daycare Manager
- Self employed Nanny
Salary Expectations
Fees
Full course tuition
Fully funded
Government funded tuition
Enrolment/Materials fee
Funding
Who qualifies for funding?
We provide free government funding eligibility checks for our students, supporting them to access the education they deserve.
You are an Australia citizen, Australian permanent reisdent, or a New Zealand citizen
*If you are under 20 years of age as of 1 January this year, this rule does not apply.
Related courses
Early childhood education and care is one of the fastest growing industries in Australia with high demand for skilled and qualified professionals. The nationally recognised Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care
If you are passionate about the development of young children and want to learn more about providing quality education and care in a range of environments, this course is for you.
Start your career today!
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