Australian Institute of Early Childhood Studies
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This Qualification covers workers in Children’s services who are responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services, in accordance with licensing, accreditation and duty of care requirements. At this level: Workers have responsibility for supervision of other staff and volunteers. In most states it is the highest Qualification required at Director or service manager level for Children’s services centre-based care.
Entry requirements; completion of a online student orientation test and completion of a student evaluation on language, literacy and numeracy.
Delivery mode
Australian Institute of Early Childhood Studies offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will prepare you for the following roles.
Childcare Centre Manager
A Childcare Centre Manager oversees the daily running of childcare facilities such as long day care centres, occasional care facilities or a childc...
Early Childhood Educator
An Early Childhood Educator delivers educational programs for young children in a childcare facility. You might assist other childcare staff to cre...
Childcare Assistant
A Childcare Assistant cares for young children in a group setting such as a childcare centre or an educational program. You might also work in a ho...
Childcare Director
A Childcare Director coordinates the daily activities at a childcare centre. You’ll supervise a team of staff and ensure a centre meets all complia...
Lead Educator
A Lead Educator cares for young children and babies in a childcare centre. You’ll prepare educational programs and organise activities that nurture...
Service Director
A Service Director oversees operations at a childcare centre or early childhood education facility. You’ll ensure a centre is running efficiently a...
Room Assistant
A Room Assistant looks after babies and young children at a childcare centre or early learning facility. You’ll supervise children and assist with ...
Family Day Care Educator
A Family Day Care Educator runs a childcare service for children from their own home. You might deliver educational programs and organise activitie...
Childcare Worker
A Childcare Worker cares for young children in a group setting such as a childcare centre, family day care or an educational program. You’ll work w...
About Australian Institute of Early Childhood Studies
The Australian Institute of Early Childhood Studies is a privately owned and operated Registered Training Organisation based in Shailer Park, Brisbane. For over 15 years we have offered and delivered a range of nationally recognised courses specialising in Early Childhood qualifications, professional development training and food safety. The college is state of the art with its purpose built training rooms, resource facilities and professionally qualified Trainers.
We are “Committed to the pursuit of professional excellence in the Early Childhood profession” and in keeping with this our staff aim to be contactable, supportive, flexible and professional. Our goals relate to the provision of training, continuing education and professional development designed for contact Child Care workers and leaders of today’s Early Childhood programs. We bring qualifications directly to Child Care professionals in their workplace or at home via online technologies.
We provide courses with flexible study options to meet the needs of all of our students. We are aware that along with family and work, study can be difficult to fit in so we have the option for students to study from their home, office or library in their own time and at their own pace. Our fully qualified trainers have many years’ industry experience and hands on knowledge in the field and act as a resource to our students as they actively support them to achieve their study goals.
