This 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.
Whether you are considering studying a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care via distance or through the workplace, 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.
Workplace Delivery
This course is available through workplace delivery as well as distance and online.
Government Funding
- In Victoria, Government funding is available for eligible learners* and for employers**
*VIC (Skills First Program): This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding to eligible applicants.
**Australian Apprenticeship/Traineeship Incentive Program: Subject to government terms of eligibility.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
- Must hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113 or CHC30121)
- To commence this program, your Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills must meet required standards for ACSF LEVEL 3
- Access to a computer and internet
- You need to either provide a current Working With Children Check (WWCC) or provide evidence that you have applied for a WWCC
- If you are unable to obtain a WWCC you will not be able to complete the requirements of the course
- Evidence of flu vaccination and/or COVID-19 vaccination is required to undertake practical placement in an early childhood education and care setting. For more information, check with your state health department website
Course fees
Course fee
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Government funding may be available in
VIC, VIC, VIC, VIC
VIC Subsidised Training
This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
VIC Subsidised Training
This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
VIC Subsidised Training
This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
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.
Related career opportunities
This course will prepare you for the following roles.
About Practical Outcomes
Practical Outcomes is one of Australia’s leading Registered Training Organisations (RTO), with over 15 years of experience educating over 21,000 learners.
With many education providers in the market, we understand choosing the right provider can be difficult. At Practical Outcomes, we pride ourselves on being a leading compliant Registered Training Organisation (RTO), and to assist you in your own assessment of us, have published the following information providing transparency in our performance.
As a specialist education provider in early childhood education and care and school-aged education and care, our human-centred training is designed to enable learners to gain the job-ready knowledge, professional skills and confidence to make a difference in these essential sectors. Providing fully-accredited courses for both distance and in the workplace, our learners gain sector relevant skills supported by real-life practical and hands-on experience.
Education inspired by care and compassion.
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