Westgate Community Initiatives Group
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Are you currently working as an educator in the regulated children’s education and services sector and keen to build on your skills?
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.
Students facing barriers to education and employment are encouraged to apply; including people with disabilities, women and mature aged students.
Delivery mode
Westgate Community Initiatives Group offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Work Placement
280 hours of work placement- unit 4/2b Parker Street, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who:
- Hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or
- CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Course fees
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...
