This course is intended for people seeking to work in the early childhood education and care sector. It provides the skills and knowledge required to assist in the design and implementation of the curriculum and care programs, in early childhood education and care services. It will supply all the necessary understanding of how to work with learning frameworks so that upon implementation, they meet the requirements of the education and care services National Regulations and the National Quality Standards. On completion of this course you will be capable of providing quality education and care for the social, emotional, physical and learning needs of infants and young children. This course is currently in transition; the course code, title, units and content may change in the future and further information will be provided upon enrolment and/or during the course of your training.
Early Childhood Educator.
Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care.
Classroom - Training will be delivered on site at SuniTAFE. Online - Training will be delivered online. Although online delivery is delivered out of the Mildura Campus, the course is also open to applicants from Swan Hill and surrounding districts. This course requires the completion of 160 hours of mandatory work placement. Placement is arranged by SuniTAFE.
Applicants are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review to help confirm the course is suitable. Applicants must be willing to provide a Working with Children Check, clear police check prior to undertaking placement and are responsible for all costs associated. Online applicants enrolling as an Apprentice/Trainee must have a registered training contract. Applicants who are currently working in the industry must be able to provide a letter of support from their employer to undertake some practical assessments in the workplace. Applicants must have access to a computer and the internet. Applicants must confirm the understanding of the requirements of Practical Placement including the provision of Working With Children Check.
11 Months
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| CHCECE030 | Support inclusion and diversity | 63 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE031 | Support children's health, safety and wellbeing | 160 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE032 | Nurture babies and toddlers | 108 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE033 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | 100 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE034 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | 80 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE035 | Support the holistic learning and development of children | 100 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE036 | Provide experiences to support children's play and learning | 75 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE037 | Support children to connect with the natural environment | 50 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE038 | Observe children to inform practice | 40 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures | 55 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE055 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care | 60 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE056 | Work effectively in children's education and care | 65 | $0.00 |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | 40 | $0.00 |
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting | 22 | $0.00 |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | 20 | $0.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| BSBPEF403 | Lead personal development | 40 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 40 | $0.00 |
| 2026 | |
| Government Subsidised | $7,211 |
| Traineeship | $4,025 |
| Traineeship Concession | $0 |
| Self-Funded | $7,379 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2026 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Full Year, Online Trainee, Fortnightly Wednesday's 4.00PM - 7.00PM |
| 2026 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Full Year, School Based Trainee, Online, Fortnightly Wednesday's 4.00PM - 7.00PM |
| 2026 February | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Full Year, VET Delivery to Secondary Students, 9.00AM - 3.00PM Friday |
