Riverdale Institute
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is a perfect course for aspirants who want to advance in their early childhood education career and take on higher levels of responsibility and leadership roles in regulated childcare services.
Qualified and skilled educators in this position are responsible for designing and implementing a curriculum in early childhood education programs that meet the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in different areas of service operations.
Delivery mode
Riverdale Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
- Level 1, 120 Miller Street, West Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
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 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...
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...
Education Officer
An Education Officer designs and delivers educational programs for various organisations, such as schools, community groups, government agencies, a...
Early Childhood Center Manager
An Early Childhood Centre Manager oversees the daily operations of an early education facility. You might work in a childcare centre, kindergarten,...
Early Intervention Specialist
An Early Intervention Specialist supports young children with developmental delays or disabilities, helping them reach their full potential. You mi...
Preschool Teacher
A Preschool Teacher nurtures and educates young children in the years before they start primary school. You might work in a preschool, childcare ce...
About Riverdale Institute
Riverdale Institute is a registered training organisation, located next to Werribee train station in Victoria. We are proud of our reputation as a leader in vocational training, with modern facilities, equipment, and professional staff who demonstrate a level of expertise appropriate to their fields. All training is focused on preparing students for work. This is achieved by combining the extensive training experience that Riverdale Institute brings to its training departments with an impressive array of industry training environments, enabling students to gain valuable industry experience. Riverdale Institute's students include a diverse mix of International students from many regions and cultures including Asia, Latin America, Europe and the subcontinent. Riverdale Institute’s training methods are enhanced by its promotion of cultural diversity, mutual understanding, and international friendship within the student population.
