South Regional TAFE

CHC50121

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children's education and care services in Australia. Educators at this level are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations. They use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other educators. Early childhood educators work in long daycare centres, family daycare, pre-schools or kindergartens.

Delivery mode

South Regional TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Traineeship

Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.

Work Placement

280 hours

Locations
  • 12 South Street, Busselton
  • 272 Bussell Highway, Margaret River
  • 5 Anson Rd, Albany
  • 59 Fortune Street, Narrogin
  • 88 Pink Lake Road, Esperance
  • 9 Dore Street, Katanning
  • Graphite Road, Manjimup
  • Robertson Drive, Bunbury

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
  • School Leaver: Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent
  • Non-School Leaver: Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades)
  • AQF: Certificate III
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $209 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
WA
  • WA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the WA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Enquire with South Regional TAFE to check your eligibility.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Study mode On Campus / Traineeship
Duration 24 Months
Estimated fee* $209 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

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

About South Regional TAFE

South Regional TAFE delivers high-quality, accredited vocational education and training that is flexible enough to meet clients' workplace and lifestyle commitments. Our extensive facilities and workshops allow us to offer training that is responsive and relevant due to the professional relationships we have across commercial sectors to ensure that training is benchmarked to industry standard.

Operating since 2016
Legal name South Regional TAFE
RTO code 52790