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 design and implement curriculum and care programs in early childhood education and care services. It will equip you to understand how to design learning frameworks to meet the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and National Quality Standards.
Early Childhood Educator.
Bachelor of Early Childhood, Bachelor of Education (Primary School).
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 a minimum of 280 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, a current clear Police Check prior to undertaking placement and are responsible for all costs associated. Applicants must provide evidence of completion of either CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Alternatively, applicants may provide evidence of an Australian Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or an Australian Diploma or Certificate III in Children's Services supported by evidence of at least 12 months of cumulative employment (full-time equivalent) in a regulated education and care service in Australia within the last 5 years or hold CHCSS00147 Entry into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Applicants must have access to a computer and the internet to complete this course. Applicants will need to provide a letter from their employer stating that the applicant is employed with a regulated early years service and works a minimum of 15 hours per week as an early years educator and that the employer is able to release the applicant to engage in the online training sessions each fortnight and to meet one on one in the workplace or on campus to complete on the job competencies and support with learning content.
2 Years
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | 60 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | 55 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE042 | Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing | 200 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE043 | Nurture creativity in children | 80 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE044 | Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service | 110 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE045 | Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children | 60 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE046 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children | 65 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE047 | Analyse information to inform children's learning | 75 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE048 | Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum | 180 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE049 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations | 73 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with children's families | 70 | $0.00 |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | 120 | $0.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| BSBHRM413 | Support the learning and development of teams and individuals | 40 | $0.00 |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence | 60 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE053 | Respond to grievances and complaints about the service | 40 | $0.00 |
| 2026 | |
| Traineeship | $4,640 |
| Traineeship Concession | $0 |
| Self-Funded | $12,761 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2026 February | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Diploma Full Year, Fortnightly Wednesday Night, 4.00PM - 7.00PM (Including Swan Hill) |
