Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

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).

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.

Your particular units of study will be determined from the core and elective units required for this qualification.

RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises relevant skills and knowledge you have already gained through previous training, work and life experiences. Contact the Institute today to discuss your options for RPL.

Free TAFE for Priority Courses is a Victorian Government program that covers your tuition fees to study in selected courses at TAFE, if you're eligible. Eligibility criteria apply. Free TAFE on selected courses only. Other fees and charges may apply. See www.freetafe.vic.gov.au.

Concession for Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses applies only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Average total fees include designated materials and will vary according to your specific unit choices and other factors.

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

For information on refunds in relation to withdrawals, transfers and cancellations refer to the following policies and procedures.
Refund of Course Fees Policy
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