Melbourne City Institute of Education

CHC50121

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Regional

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Want to get ahead with your career in early childhood education?

This Diploma builds on existing childcare experience so you can learn how to develop learning curriculums for children, supervise other educators, and increase your overall knowledge in children’s education.

Study from the comfort of your home to gain this qualification!

Career Prospects

  • Nominated Supervisor
  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Group, Team or Room Leader
  • Early Childhood Centre Manager
  • Early Childhood Centre Coordinator
  • Educational Leader
  • Early Childhood Educator

Facts

  • There are currently 24,500 Child Care Centre Managers in Australia
  • This occupation has considerable future growth of 21.8%
  • Average weekly earnings are $1,494
  • Currently 24,500 Child Care Centre Managers in Australia
  • 72% of CCMs work full-time

Delivery mode

Melbourne City Institute of Education offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.

Work Placement

280 hours of mandated work placement required in an approved Early Childhoold setting

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold either of the following qualifications:

  • CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

This program provides a direct pathway into Victoria University’s Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (reduced from 3 years to 2 years) or extended Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership (reduced from 4 years to 3 years), developing the skills and practical experience to set themselves apart.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $250 - $7,500 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
VIC
  • VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Enquire with Melbourne City Institute of Education to check your eligibility.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.

Tuition Fee: $7,500 

Government Subsidised Fees:

  • Regional VIC delivery – $250 
  • Melbourne Metropolitan delivery – $3,400

MCIE T-shirt: $40

Enrolment fees include additional resources required for the program and student ID charges. For additional service fees, such as re-assessment fees or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), please refer to the Domestic Student Handbook.

Students can decide whether they wish to purchase soft copy or hard copy textbooks.

Study mode Blended
Duration 52 Weeks
Estimated fee* $250 - $7,500 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Regional will prepare you for the following roles.

About Melbourne City Institute of Education

MCIE is taking its place as a leading provider of outcomes-focused quality vocational education and training programs. Our courses are founded on the desire to provide practical education leading to real job outcomes matching industry needs. We empower our students to meet their career goals and have helped thousands of students gain jobs.

Operating since 2018
Legal name Melbourne City Institute of Education Pty Ltd
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