
National ID: CHC50113 | State ID: J594
A fulfilling career helping children grow and develop
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care covers educators in children's services (early childhood). At this level educators have responsibility for supervision of other staff and volunteers. In most states it is the highest qualification required at director or service manager level for children's service centre based care and education.
This diploma will provide you with the skills and knowledge to 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. You will learn about ethical work practices and legal requirements of the industry. You'll also gain advanced skills in care routines, working with families, observing and recording children's behaviour, working with culturally diverse clients and managing safety in the workplace. You will work closely with children from different backgrounds and cultures and provide care and support for them in various child care situations.
As part of this qualification you will undertake ongoing work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.
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 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
- 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:
- Manager of a child care centre 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
- Child Care Coordinator
- Crèche Supervisor
- Child Care Supervisor
- Playgroup Leader
Further Study Option(s)
Graduates are eligible for university entry and credit
Course overview

- Not competitive
- No selection criteria
Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
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Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) | Three semesters | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |
Leederville | Three semesters | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |

Leederville
- Three semesters
- This is a competitive course.
- Academic achievement and work history
Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
---|---|---|---|
Rockingham | Three semesters | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |
Thornlie | Three semesters | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |

Thornlie
- Three semesters
- This is a competitive course.
- Academic achievement and work history
Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
---|---|---|---|
Albany | Three semesters | No | No selection criteria |
Busselton | Three semesters | No | No selection criteria |
Esperance | Three semesters | No | No selection criteria |
Narrogin | Three semesters | No | No selection criteria |
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
Page last updated May 06, 2022