Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care

Make your mark in the fast-moving early childhood sector with this advanced-level course. The Diploma will prepare you for higher level leadership roles and exciting career progression.

Learn how to design, evaluate, and implement a curriculum program using an approved learning framework. Educators at this level are also responsible for maintaining compliance within service operations and working in close partnership with children’s families. Elevate your potential as a supervisor, coordinator or team leader – your role may also involve taking responsibility for the supervision of volunteers or other staff.

Take advantage of our Connected Learning training experience to get you there – along with support from our industry expert trainers and valuable work placement opportunities. If you have existing experience but need to formalise your qualifications, talk to our Customer Care Team about an RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) pathway.

PRE-ENROLMENT 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.
• Students will be required to complete a National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check prior to enrolment in this course.

NSW FEE FREE & FEE FOR SERVICE

This course is available to Trainees fee free under NSW Fee Free for eligible Northern Rivers students, until allocation is exhausted. This course is also available to NSW students under a reduced fee for service option. To explore your eligibility GO HERE, or phone our Customer Care team Lismore 02 6622 1903 / Murwillumbah 02 6672 6005.

COURSE FEE NOTE*

• The fees for this course are determined according to your individual circumstances. As it is included on the Smart and Skilled NSW Skills List, participants may be eligible for funding to subsidise their training. This funding could entitle you to reduced-fee or fee-free training.

WHERE TO NEXT

Select the ACE location closest to you from the tabs below to explore course start dates and download detailed course information. The course fee is determined according to your personal circumstances, you could be eligible for low fee or fee free training. Please contact the College to discuss your eligibility.

REAL WORLD JOBS

Early Childhood Education Manager / Outside School Hours Coordinator

NATIONAL STUDENT OUTCOMES