Yorke Institute
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care course is designed for those looking to continue working in the childcare industry with long term prospects of becoming a childcare centre supervisor or manager.
By undertaking this nationally accredited qualification, you will be provided with the knowledge and skills required to manage the care of children by supervising and/or managing those engaged to run activities for groups of children during the day who are responsible for.
Delivery mode
Yorke Institute 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.
- 70-72 Bathurst Street, Sydney
- 124 Princes Hwy, Dandenong
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
18 years old and above
Have a current Working with Children Check or apply and receive one within term 1 of the course (work placement begins in term 2)
Current Police check to undertake work placement
You must have completed CHC30113 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Additional requirements may apply.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 Yorke Institute
Our ongoing relationship with industry ensures our courses are current and relevant. By training on a curriculum designed to fill a skills shortage, our students graduate job-ready and with an immediate advantage as they are more employable.
We pride ourselves on selecting the very best, most highly qualified trainers that deliver at a very engaging level, ensuring that the individual needs of each student are met and instilling the confidence you need to succeed in your new career.
Yorke is committed to flexible learning accommodating work-life balance. That’s why we offer training in the evenings and weekends. Our courses also run over shorter time frames so you can graduate faster and begin your new career.
