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.
Locations
- 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 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...
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.
Solis College has a vision of becoming recognised as one of the nation’s top quality training providers, providing our students with opportunities to achieve their highest potential, while serving the needs of industry and of our wider community.
In doing so we are guided by our core values of Respect and Integrity. Our mission is to help our students learn through transformative educational experiences with a focus on practical and confident application.
