Vocational Education and Training
All Selmar Institute of Education Courses
This course is available to VIC residents only.
This qualification covers the fundamentals of early childhood development, education and care and is the minimum legal requirement for every child care worker in Australia. Upon completion of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care you will have the skills, knowledge and experience to plan activities to promote children’s learning through play. These experiences will enable children to develop into confident and competent learners during their time spent at their Early Learning Centre.
As a result of the practical components of Selmar’s Early Childhood course, you will be ready to commence a career as an Early Childhood Educator, Kindergarten Educator, Outside School Hours Educator, Family Day Care Educator or Nanny/In home carer.
Our experienced and supportive trainers will be with you every step of the way. They are passionate about delivering quality early childhood courses and relevant learning opportunities to our learners.
Distance learning (online)
For those not currently working in an education and care service you can study around your life commitments with practical placement we can help organise.
Your dedicated trainer will provide feedback, guidance and support via email, skype and phone as well as arrange regular placement visits to complete observations and provide coaching.
Government Funding
- In Victoria, government funding is available for eligible learners*
*This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding to eligible individuals.
Learn moreThis course is available to VIC residents only.
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is a highly sought-after qualification within the early childhood education sector.
Upon completion, graduates will have the skills and knowledge to become a lead educator in delivery of Early Childhood education programs for children in centre based and family day care. This qualification will also develop your ability to lead and mentor other staff in their early childhood education careers. The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care includes some management competencies designed to equip graduates with the knowledge to meet the daily challenges of working within the Early Childhood sector.
Our experienced and supportive trainers will be with you every step of the way delivering quality early childhood courses and relevant learning opportunities to our learners.
Government Funding
- In Victoria, funding is available for eligible learners*
- VET Student Loans available**
*This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding to eligible individuals.
**VET student loans available to eligible applicants.