Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Become a team leader in the early childhood education and care sector
This course provides the job-ready skills to be fully qualified to work in the early childhood education and care sector, or in supervisory roles such as child care centre manager and room leader.
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care covers educators in children's services (early childhood) who are responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services, in accordance with licensing, accreditation and duty of care requirements.
At this level, educators have responsibility for the supervision of other staff and volunteers. In most states, it is the highest qualification required at the director or service manager level for children's service centre-based care and education.
Gain these skills
- lead a team in an Education and Care Service
- provide care and meet the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of infants and young children in various care settings
- ethical work practices and legal requirements of the sector
- advanced skills in care routines
- working with families
- observing and recording children's behaviour
- working with culturally diverse clients
- managing safety in the workplace
- work closely with children from different backgrounds and cultures
- provide care and support for children in various child care situations
Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:
Become a specialist in your field with university study
The information about university credit points and tuition costs provides a general guide only. It is recommended that students discuss credit points with the university or college of their choice at the time of graduation.
Course overview
Geraldton
12 months
No
| Location | Duration | Competitive |
|---|---|---|
| Geraldton | 12 months | No |
Leederville
Two semesters
Yes
| Location | Duration | Competitive |
|---|---|---|
| Leederville | Two semesters | Yes |
Mandurah
Four semesters
No
Rockingham
Four semesters
No
Thornlie
Two semesters
No
| Location | Duration | Competitive |
|---|---|---|
| Mandurah | Four semesters | No |
| Rockingham | Four semesters | No |
| Thornlie | Two semesters | No |
Albany
Two semesters
Yes
Bunbury
Two semesters
Yes
Busselton
Two semesters
No
Manjimup
Three semesters
No
| Location | Duration | Competitive |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | Two semesters | Yes |
| Bunbury | Two semesters | Yes |
| Busselton | Two semesters | No |
| Manjimup | Three semesters | No |