Course
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- Study locations
- Townsville, Brisbane, Gold Coast
- Delivery modes
- Face-to-Face, Blended, Online, Workplace
- Duration
- Up to 18 months
36 months (apprenticeship) - Units
- 15 units (12 core, 3 elective)
Qualification overview
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.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of at least 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
Entry requirements
- Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Units of competency
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 15 units of competency: 12 core units and 3 elective units.
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
| CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
| CHCECE042 | Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing |
| CHCECE043 | Nurture creativity in children |
| CHCECE044 | Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service |
| CHCECE045 | Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children |
| CHCECE046 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
| CHCECE047 | Analyse information to inform children’s learning |
| CHCECE048 | Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum |
| CHCECE049 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations |
| CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with children’s families |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| BSBHRM413 | Support the learning and development of teams and individuals |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity |
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia.
Prior to commencement of placement, students may be required a Blue Card for Working with Children.
Potential educational pathways
Following the achievement of this qualification, students may choose to continue their education with qualifications such as:
- a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at university
Potential career opportunities
- Early Childhood Educator (Diploma qualified)
- Lead Educator
- Room Leader
- Educational Leader
- Family Day Care Educator
- Assistant Centre Director
Funding, delivery and fees
To understand the funding and eligibility requirements refer to our funding page.
| Study locations | Delivery modes | Duration | Number of units | Funding available | Co-contribution fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsville | Face-to-Face | Up to Eighteen (18) months | Fifteen (15) | Subsidised Concessional | $7.50 |
| Subsidised Non-Concessional | $15.00 | ||||
| Brisbane Gold Coast |
Blended Online |
Up to Eighteen (18) months | Fifteen (15) | Subsidised Concessional | $7.50 |
| Subsidised Non-Concessional | $15.00 |
| Study locations | Delivery modes | Duration | Number of units | Co-contribution fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland | Workplace | Thirty-six (36) months | Fifteen (15) |
Co-Contribution fees are dependent on the elective units chosen. Fees are paid at a rate of $1.60 per nominal hour, per unit of competency. Price for Priority Population Group (PPG) rates is 40% of full rates. Fee Free Apprenticeship: Yes |
| Study locations | Delivery modes | Duration | Number of units | Funding available | Co-contribution fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsville Brisbane Gold Coast |
Face-to-Face Blended Online |
Up to Eighteen (18) months | Fifteen (15) | Fee-For-Service | $4500.00 |
