
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
A fulfilling career helping children grow and develop
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.
Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:
Child Care Centre Coordinator
Other job titles may include:
- Crèche Supervisor
- Child Care Supervisor
- Playgroup Leader
Course overview

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

Leederville
Duration: Two semesters
Competitive: Yes
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
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Leederville | Two semesters | Yes | No selection criteria |

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

Albany
Duration: Two semesters
Competitive: No
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Bunbury
Duration: Two semesters
Competitive: No
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Manjimup
Duration: Three semesters
Competitive: No
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Narrogin
Duration: Three semesters
Competitive: No
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
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Albany | Two semesters | No | No selection criteria |
Bunbury | Two semesters | No | No selection criteria |
Manjimup | Three semesters | No | No selection criteria |
Narrogin | Three semesters | No | No selection criteria |