Early Childhood Education

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Courses in early childhood education

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CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
52 weeks
$0 - $10,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC50121

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $12,800
  • Completed Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

Blended, On Campus
1 - 4 days
$99 - $160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID009

Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

On Campus
1 - 4 days
$49 - $75
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID012

Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting

On Campus
1 day
$119
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care)

Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC50221

Diploma of School Age Education and Care

Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCSS00088

Induction

Online
13 weeks
$67 - $227
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID014

Provide Advanced First Aid

On Campus
1 day
$195 - $300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCPRT025

Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk

On Campus
3 days
$75
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 5 years
$0 - $71,905
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $25,920
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $92,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Teaching (Primary)

Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $66,715
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Education (Early Childhood)

Blended
12 - 18 months
$0 - $6,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Education (Educational Leadership)

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $45,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Education (Inclusive and Special Needs Education)

Blended, On Campus
12 - 18 months
$0 - $34,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Education (Leadership and Management)

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $64,616
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Education (Special Education)

Blended
12 - 18 months
$8,375 - $43,632
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $66,715
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Further reading

Most popular early childhood courses

6th June 2022)

How to start a career in Early Childhood Education

27th November 2021)

Career Spotlight: Early childhood educators and teachers

27th August 2019)