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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- Brisbane, Australia
- 0.92, 1 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
Diploma for educators leading early childhood programs.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core knowledge in Early Childhood Education and Care. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in education.
Career outcomes
- Early childhood educator
- Playgroup supervisor
- Home-based care worker
Curriculum
- 56-week course of 15 units (12 core
- 3 elective) with mandatory work placement hours (number not stated). Core units cover curriculum design
- Learning frameworks
- Child development
- Family and community partnerships
- Safe environments and team leadership. Electives include human resources and operations topics.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Age 15 or over; Reading
- Writing and comprehension equivalent to Year 10 pass; Overseas students IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 (or equivalent set by Imagine)
- Tested before starting; Prerequisites and Blue Card apply to some courses.
Accepted academic background
Age 15 or over; Reading, Writing and comprehension skills equivalent to Year 10 pass level (support arrangements offered if no formal leaving certificate); Some courses need a prerequisite qualification or units (see Notes); Blue Card for working with children required for the Early Childhood courses
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Passport or government identification
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school certificate or equivalent
- English or teaching-language proficiency evidence
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- Identification
- supporting documents. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $12,300, $17,300, $15,300, $20,300 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $250 AUD |
| Deposit | $5,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Brisbane Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Children's Services |
| Department | Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 44,48,96 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
23 Mar 2027
130 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.92, 1 years.
The next deadline is 23 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $12,300, $17,300, $15,300, $20,300 AUD per year. The application fee is $250 AUD. The deposit is $5,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0.