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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

National ID: CHC50121 | State ID: BGY6

Become a team leader in the early childhood education and care sector

Gain skills in planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services, and learn to provide care and meet the needs of infants and young children. This diploma will provide you with the skills and knowledge to manage the operation of a child care service where you would be responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services (0-5 years), in accordance with licensing, accreditation and duty of care requirements. You would also supervise staff and volunteers.

During this course you will learn to provide care and meet the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of infants and young children in various care settings. You will work closely with children from different backgrounds and cultures and provide care and support for them.

Gain these skills

  • Skills in managing or leading a team
  • Ethical work practices and legal requirements of the industry
  • Advanced skills in:
    • Care routines
    • Working with families
    • Observing and recording children's behaviour
    • Working with culturally diverse clients
    • Managing safety in the workplace

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Child Care Centre Coordinator | Room Leader, Family Coordinator, Educator

Further Study Option(s)

Become a specialist in your field with university study

Course overview

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Geraldton

Duration: One Year

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Geraldton One Year No No selection criteria

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Leederville

Duration: Two semesters

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Leederville Two semesters No No selection criteria

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Thornlie

Duration: Two semesters

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Thornlie Two semesters No No selection criteria

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Albany

Duration: Two semesters

Competitive: Yes

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Bunbury

Duration: Two semesters

Competitive: Yes

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Busselton

Duration: Three semesters

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Katanning

Duration: Two semesters

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Manjimup

Duration: Three semesters

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Albany Two semesters Yes No selection criteria
Bunbury Two semesters Yes No selection criteria
Busselton Three semesters No No selection criteria
Katanning Two semesters No No selection criteria
Manjimup Three semesters No No selection criteria
Last updated on September 11, 2025