Bellarine Training and Community Hub
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This course is for those who seek a rewarding career as early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services. They may be required to supervise volunteers or other staff. Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
Delivery mode
Bellarine Training and Community Hub offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 1 John Dory Drive, Ocean Grove
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry to this course is open to individuals who have completed CHC30121 or CHC30113 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Students are required to obtain a current clear Victorian Police Check and Working with Children Check to complete this course.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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...
About Bellarine Training and Community Hub
The Bellarine Training & Community Hub services the Bellarine Peninsula in particular Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Leopold and Point Lonsdale. This community is the fastest growing community outside metropolitan Melbourne.
The Bellarine Training & Community Hub is a non-profit charity organisation and is recognised as this under the Tax law. The centre commenced operation in 1980, initially as the result of a community initiative rather than as a Government inspired project, this is reflected in the activities and the philosophy of the Centre.
The Bellarine Training & Community Hub is currently funded for 20 hours of Co-ordination program funding from the Department of Health and Human Services, Adult and Community Further Education fund student contact hours for delivery of programs, the City of Greater Geelong provide annually a Community Development Grant, philanthropic trusts provide program funding for specific needs, Skills Victoria provides student contact hours for the Certificate III to Diploma courses for those meeting funding eligibility and fee for service charges make up the income of the centre.
The centre programs a quarterly newsletter offering over 60 courses each time. The centre also offers, support groups, youth programs, accredited training, community development projects and referrals.
The Bellarine Training & Community Hub is the biggest centre on the Bellarine Peninsula offering and catering to all community needs within the region.
