Stirling Institute of Australia
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is for those who are interested in working in the early childhood services sector, or who are already working in the field and would like to advance their career by becoming responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services.
Delivery mode
Stirling Institute of Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Work Placement
280 hours- 99 Queensbridge Street, Southbank, VIC
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Hold a CHC30121 or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Pre-training review to ensure student has the appropriate level of Language Literacy and Numeracy to achieve the competencies. Where a test result is supplied, it must be within the last 12 months
Basic computer skills
You will need to be at least 18 years old.
A satisfactory National Police Check (NPC) and where a student has resided in another country from the age of 16, as a permanent resident or citizen, they will be required to provide a Statutory Declaration
A satisfactory Working with Children’s Check
Immunisation including fully vaccinated against COVID by a TGA approved vaccine
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will prepare you for the following roles.
Centre Director
A Centre Director manages the daily operations of early childhood centres, overseeing staff, compliance, curriculum, safety, and budgets.
Th...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Early Childhood Center Manager
An Early Childhood Centre Manager oversees the daily operations of an early education facility. You might work in a childcare centre, kindergarten,...
Early Intervention Specialist
An Early Intervention Specialist supports young children with developmental delays or disabilities, helping them reach their full potential. You mi...
About Stirling Institute of Australia
Stirling Institute of Australia is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO ID 21132) CRICOS Provider Code 03797M that delivers short courses and Nationally Accredited Qualifications.
