
Insight Training
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Are you passionate about educating and shaping young minds? If so, consider enrolling in a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. This course will teach you how to plan, implement, and manage programs in early childhood services while meeting licensing, accreditation, and duty of care requirements.
Early childhood educators play a vital role in laying the foundations for successful learning in later years and can access pathways to university. By pursuing this Diploma, you’ll contribute to early intervention for young children, ensuring they have the best start in life.
Acquire the essential practical knowledge required to assume a leadership or management role in childcare, guaranteeing that young children receive high-quality, inclusive care throughout their formative years.
Delivery mode
Insight Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Work Placement
280 HoursEntry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- ACT Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the ACT Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- WA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the WA 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...
Home Tutor
A Home Tutor works with students to support their education in a home environment. You might work with primary or secondary school students to impr...
Dance Teacher
A Dance Teacher teaches dance techniques and performance skills in a range of dance genres. You’ll work with students at all levels of ability and...
About Insight Training
Through vocational education, Insight Training's mission is to improve and develop people’s lives across the community and from diverse cultures through the provision of affordable and accessible vocational education and training in an inclusive environment.