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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

About the program

Diploma for educators leading early childhood programs.

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.

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: CHC30121 or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent
Or an Australian ECEC diploma
Or a Certificate III/diploma in Children's Services plus 12 months' relevant employment
Age 18+
Year 12 or equivalent
English IELTS 6
TOEFL 60
PTE Academic 52
CAE 169 or OET B.

Aged 18 or over, Completed Year 12 or equivalent (some courses require a Police Check and Working with Children Check before practical placement).

Review the admission requirements for Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Prepare the academic records and supporting documents requested for this qualification. Submit an application using the institution's published admissions process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any applicable application fee if required. Await an admission decision.

Campus	Parramatta (Sydney)
Faculty or school	Early Childhood Education
Department	Department of Early Childhood Education and Care
Teaching language	English
Credit value	48
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_