Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Quick Facts
Study method
Location
250 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
1/13 Watton Street, Werribee, VIC, 3030
Duration
Recognition/Accreditation
Course provider
Entry requirements
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- preferred age 18 years of age and above
- people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Enrolment is subject to the person being able to undertake all tasks and requirements of the course
- 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
Early childhood education and care is one of the fastest growing industries in Australia with high demand for skilled and qualified professionals.
The course provides you with the opportunity to learn how to design and deliver meaningful education and care to children. You will gain the skills and knowledge to design and implement curriculum to enhance a child’s engagement with their environment, and be able to apply the approved learning frameworks and key concepts of early childhood development and wellbeing.
After successfully completing this course, you will be on the right path to a great career in children’s services
Content
Core units
- CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children
- CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
- HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
- CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
- CHCECE019 Facilitate compliance in an education and care services
- HLTWHS003 Maintain workplace health and safety
- CHCECE017 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood
- CHCECE018 Nurture creativity in children
- CHCECE022 Promote children’s agency
- CHCECE023 Analyse information to inform learning
- CHCECE024 Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development
- CHCECE026 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
- CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
- CHCECE003 Provide care for children
- CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers
- CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCECE025 Embed sustainable practices in service organisations
- CHCECE020 Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
- CHCECE021 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
Elective units
- BSBLED401 Develop teams and individuals
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCMGT003 Lead the work team
- CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Careers
- Children’s Service Coordinator
- Director or Educational Leader
- Child Development Worker
- Early Childhood Educator
- Centre Manager & more
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
TESOL is a highly transferable qualification, accepted to teach English in many overseas destinations. The nationally accredited Certificate IV in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) course prepares you with the practical skills and knowledge to teach English to speakers of other languages.
Education Support offers a fantastic career path for anyone interested in working with school-aged children and young people 5-18 years old supporting their development under the supervision of qualified teachers.
Start your career today!
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