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.
Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:
Further study opportunities:
This diploma will provide you with the skills and knowledge to manage the operation 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. Job titles include: Graduates are eligible for university entry and credit
Course overview
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria | Additional requirements |
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| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria | Additional requirements |
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| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria | Additional requirements |
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| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria | Additional requirements |
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| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria | Additional requirements |
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| Central Regional Tafe |
| Geraldton |
| 18 months |
| N |
| N |
| North Metro Tafe |
| Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) |
| Three semesters |
| N |
| N |
| North Metro Tafe |
| Leederville |
| Two semesters |
| N |
| N |
| North Metro Tafe |
| Midland |
| Two semesters |
| N |
| N |
| South Metro Tafe |
| Armadale |
| Three semesters |
| N |
| N |
| South Metro Tafe |
| Rockingham |
| Three semesters |
| N |
| N |
| South Metro Tafe |
| Thornlie |
| Three semesters |
| N |
| N |
| South Regional Tafe |
| Albany |
| Three semesters |
| N |
| N |
Entrance requirements
Course Overview
| Where |
Albany Geraldton Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) Leederville Midland |
| Duration | |
| How | Full-Time |
| When |
Upon completion of the Diploma, you will become qualified to supervise other staff and volunteers. You will be equipped with the necessary skills to plan, implement and manage programs in early childhood services (0-12 years) in accordance with licensing, quality assurance and duty of care requirements.
Further study opportunities:
This diploma will provide you with the skills and knowledge to manage the operation 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.
Job titles include:
- Child Care Coordinator
- Crèche Supervisor
- Child Care Supervisor
- Playgroup Leader
Further Study Option(s)
Graduates are eligible for university entry and credit
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
VET Student Loans
VET Student Loans is the new program that replaces the current VET FEE HELP scheme.
Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time.
For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
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| Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent | Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades) | Certificate III |
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