COURSE INFORMATION

CHC50121 Diploma of EarlyChildhood Education and Care

Our Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is designed for individuals who are passionate about shaping young lives. This qualification equips you with the skills and knowledge to provide high-quality care, support children’s learning and development, and lead early childhood services. Whether you’re starting your career or looking to advance, this program offers the expertise needed to work in a leadership role in the early childhood sector.

 

Payment Plan Available

$150 to Start

Tuition Fee

$1,499

Career Opportunities

With a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, you can pursue roles such as:

  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Lead Educator
  • Childcare Centre Manager
  • Family Day Care Coordinator
  • Early Childhood Education Consultant

Placement & Hours

To achieve this qualification, individuals must complete at least 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia, as specified in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

Delivery Mode

Online Delivery: 12 months

Qualification

Students can obtain the nationally recognised qualification after they complete the training.

FAQs

There are no formal prerequisites for this course, but you must be at least 16 years old

(Note: students below 18 years old will need to investigate potential vocational placement options prior to enrolment as some placement centres will not accept underage students)

 

Students are also required to: 

  • Obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI); 
  • Provide a valid ID with picture and signature;  
  • Undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Evaluation; 
  • Undertake a Personal Learning Plan Evaluation; and 
  • Obtain a Working With Children Check (Blue Card)

The course (Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care) typically takes 12 to 18 months, depending on your study mode and pace.

We offer dedicated student support, including access to tutors, career guidance, and a flexible payment plan.

Students are required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Evaluation at the commencement of their course. Where it has been identified where students have significant skill gaps that will hinder them from successfully undertaking their course, these will be discussed with the student prior to course commencement.  

Our Additional Support Policy outlines the process for supporting students who have identified needs including LLN, disability, special needs, etc. 

  • Work with computers 
  • Access information online 
  • Communicate online 
  • Participate safely and responsibly online 
  • Create digital content 
  • Collaborate and manage content digitally 
  • Produce digital media 

Unit Details

  • 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

  • BSBTWK502

    Manage team effectiveness

  • CHCEDS056

    Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder 

  • CHCMGT003

    Lead the work team

  • CHCECE057

    Use collaborative practices to uphold child protection principles

Payment Option

One-Off Payment

By choosing the one-off payment option, you can make a single payment and save on any additional setup fees, allowing you to focus on your studies without worrying about future payments.

Total Course Fee: $1,499
Payment Plan Setup Fee: N/A
Total Payable Amount: $1,499

Payment Plan

We offer flexible payment options to help you manage the cost of your studies. Below is the breakdown of your payment plan:

Total Course Fee: $1,499
Payment Plan Setup Fee: $100
Total Payable Amount: $1,599

If you have any questions regarding the payment schedule, please feel free to contact us.

Get Started Today!

Take the first step toward a rewarding career in early childhood education.

Enroll in the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and begin making a difference in children’s lives.

Name(Required)
Study Location(Required)
Hidden
Which Course are you interested in?
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.