Solis College
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This course provides students with the specialised knowledge and practical skills to work in early childhood education and care at a senior level, coordinating other staff and implementing early childhood programs.
Students learn to manage relationships with family members, set learning goals, ensure workplace compliance, foster children’s learning, and monitor and support their development and wellbeing.
They use specialised knowledge and skills to overcome unexpected problems, and support other staff to do the same. Graduates may be given responsibility for other educators or volunteers.
Solis College uses a blended, hybrid format for our CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care course – combining both online learning and more traditional face-to-face instruction in a classroom setting. The in-class component is led by our highly qualified trainers, and allows students to work in a group context to discuss concepts and work through hypothetical scenarios.
Delivery mode
Solis College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
- Level 5, 117 King William Street, Adelaide
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To enrol in the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, students must first hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care OR a CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
They should be 18 of age or older
They must be competent with common digital technology such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
They must have a working grasp of general numeracy – able to count and perform common sums.
They must understand and be able to communicate in English – both written and spoken.
They need to be up to date with government requirements for COVID-19 vaccination in their region and industry.
They must hold or be eligible to hold:
- a Safe Environments for Children certificate
- a National Police Check
- a Working with Children Check
- a DHS Working with Vulnerable People and those with Disability clearance
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 Solis College
Solis College is a Registered Training Organization and CRICOS provider delivering Nationally Recognised Courses throughout South Australia We offer training In Community Services ( Aged Care & Disability), Commercial cookery & Hospitality. Business, Marketing and Communication and information technology.
