National ID: CHC50113 | State ID: J594
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 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 manage the operation of a child care centre, 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 will 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.
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:
Upon completion of the Diploma, you will become suitable for roles such as Child Care Coordinator, Creche Supervisor, Child Care Supervisor, Playgroup Leader, Early Childhood Consultant
Further Study Option(s)
Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management, Advanced Early Childhood Education and Care, University
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 |
| One year |
| N |
| N |
| North Metro Tafe |
| Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) |
| Three semesters |
| N |
| N |
| North Metro Tafe |
| Leederville |
| Three semesters |
| N |
| N |
| North Metro Tafe |
| Midland |
| Three semesters |
| N |
| N |
| South Metro Tafe |
| Armadale |
| Three semesters |
| Y |
| Y |
| South Metro Tafe |
| Rockingham |
| Three semesters |
| Y |
| Y |
| South Metro Tafe |
| Thornlie |
| Three semesters |
| Y |
| Y |
| South Regional Tafe |
| Albany |
| Three semesters |
| N |
| N |
| South Regional Tafe |
| Bunbury |
| Three semesters |
| N |
| N |
| South Regional Tafe |
| Busselton |
| Three semesters |
| N |
| N |
| South Regional Tafe |
| Manjimup |
| Two semesters |
| N |
| N |
| South Regional Tafe |
| Narrogin |
| Three semesters |
| N |
| N |
Entrance requirements
Course Overview
| Where |
Albany Armadale Bunbury Busselton Geraldton Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) Leederville Manjimup Midland Narrogin Rockingham Thornlie |
| 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:
Upon completion of the Diploma, you will become suitable for roles such as Child Care Coordinator, Creche Supervisor, Child Care Supervisor, Playgroup Leader, Early Childhood Consultant
Further Study Option(s)
Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management, Advanced Early Childhood Education and Care, University
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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