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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

National ID: CHC50121 | State ID: BGY6
Enhance your knowledge as an early childhood educator 

Early childhood educators use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. 

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 daycare centres, family daycare, pre-schools or kindergartens.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Child Care Worker | Child Care Centre Manager | Nanny
 
 
 

Course overview

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Bunbury

Duration: Two semesters

Competitive: Yes

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Busselton

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
Bunbury Two semesters Yes No selection criteria
Busselton Two semesters No No selection criteria
Manjimup Three semesters No No selection criteria
Last updated on May 6, 2026