Holmesglen
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is designed to produce educators who are responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating early childhood education and care programs.
Delivery mode
Holmesglen offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Work Placement
300 Hours- 488 South Road, Moorabbin, VIC
- 595 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley, VIC
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualifications
To qualify for this course, students must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121 or CHC30113).
- Be at least 18 years old when the course begins.
- Must be able to participate in industry placements. A current Working With Children Check card is necessary for placement.
- Must be physically capable of fulfilling the practicum requirements.
- You may need to provide evidence of the COVID-19 vaccination for placement in an education and care service.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.
Course fees
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
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.
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...
Centre Director
A Centre Director manages the daily operations of early childhood centres, overseeing staff, compliance, curriculum, safety, and budgets.
Th...
Preschool Assistant
A Centre Director manages early childhood centres, overseeing staff, compliance, curriculum, safety, and resources.
About Holmesglen
Holmesglen is a leading Australian provider of vocational and higher education and one of the largest government-owned TAFEs in the state of Victoria. With 40 years’ experience and more than 140,000 graduates, we are TAFE at its best.
