TAFE NSW
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Take the lead in providing meaningful childhood care to babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Gain the practical knowledge to become an educational leader or manager in childcare and ensure children receive quality inclusive care in their early years.
Delivery mode
TAFE NSW offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualifications
Successful completion of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121) or
Successful completion of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113)
A Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Vaccination and health screenings
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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 TAFE NSW
TAFE NSW is the leading provider of vocational education and training in Australia. Each year, more than 430,000 students enrol in our courses and training. We aim to skill the workforce for the future through high quality, personalised education and training.
