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CHC50121

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Upskill your early childhood studies with a Diploma.

A Diploma-educated early childhood educator is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing programs. Graduates of this program will be qualified to work at a senior level in a variety of roles, which may include designing and developing the curriculum and supervising staff.

In 2024-2025, we're dedicated to fostering cultural diversity within the early childhood sector through our Early Childhood Mentoring Program. Students enrolled in our Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care can now apply to participate in the program to take advantage of additional mentoring, support, and meaningful pathways into the workforce.

Delivery Mode

  • Classroom based
  • Blended
  • Traineeship

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Duration

  • Classroom based and Blended - approximately 52-70 weeks including school holidays (including holidays)

Placement

You will need to complete a minimum of 280 hours of placement.

Employment Outcomes

This qualification can lead you to job roles which can include: 

  • Early Learning Centre Manager
  • Family Day Care Co-ordinator
  • Team Leader or Room Leader in a service
  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Playgroup Co-ordinator
  • Assistant Director of Early Childhood Services
  • Early Childhood Educator - Team Leader
  • Early Childhood Educator - Recreation
  • Reliever in Early Childhood Programs

    Pathways to further study

    Gain employment in the Early Childhood Education and Care industry or enrol at a tertiary institution in a related bachelor degree course.

    Graduates can continue their studies in:

    Units of Study

    CHCECE041

    Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children

    CHCECE044

    Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service

    CHCECE050

    Work in partnership with children’s families

    CHCECE045

    Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children

    CHCECE042

    Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing

    CHCECE043

    Nurture creativity 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

    CHCPRP003

    Reflect on and improve own professional practice

    CHCECE049

    Embed environmental responsibility in service operations

    BSBTWK502

    Manage team effectiveness

    CHCDIV003

    Manage and promote diversity

    CHCECE053

    Respond to grievances and complaints about the service

    HLTAID012

    Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

    VICSEG New Futures trading as New Futures Training TOID: 21203.

    This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Eligibility criteria apply.

    We encourage individuals with disabilities to access our training.