
Allora College
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 day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
Delivery mode
Allora College 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.
- 155 Wellington Rd, East Brisbane
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Hold a CHC30121 or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
- Completed Year 10 or equivalent; or Non schoolleavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies.
- Obtain a Working with Children Check (known as Blue Card in QLD).
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
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...
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...
Childcare Assistant
A Childcare Assistant cares for young children in a group setting such as a childcare centre or an educational program. You might also work in a ho...
About Allora College
Allora College is a registered training organisation offering nationally recognised accredited courses across various disciplines such as Community Services (Childcare & Aged Care) and Automotive. We are a dynamic and fast-growing institute with an experienced leadership and faculty.
Allora College's campus is situated in East Brisbane. We’re located in proximity to the attractions and conveniences that have made the city a premier business hub and tourist destination.