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The Gordon

CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

f you are ready to take the next step and become a room leader, this course is for you. You will gain the skills and qualifications to confidently and effectively work in the early education sector, allowing you to positively impact our future generations. The program will enable you to develop skills to design, implement and evaluate early childhood education programs whilst caring for and supporting children’s learning in their most formative years.


This course is eligible for Free TAFE!

Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their one Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply.

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Delivery mode:
On Campus

Average duration:
24 months

Locations:

2 Fenwick Street, Geelong, VIC, 3220

24 Watton Street, Werribee, VIC, 3030

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Entry Requirements

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold one of the following qualifications:

  • CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.

Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment.

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title
Average Salary
$960 weekly pay
$1,600 weekly pay
$1,700 weekly pay
$1,050 weekly pay
$1,150 weekly pay
$1,050 weekly pay
$1,630 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Government Funding

The Australian government provides funding to help students who are completing the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. The type of funding you receive depends on the state that you live in.

There are eligibility requirements for each type of funding.

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Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

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About this provider

As one of the largest TAFEs in Victoria, The Gordon has been helping people gain real skills for over 130 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of study options in vocational ‘hands-on’ training.

Operating since: 1996
Legal name: Gordon Institute of TAFE
RTO code: 3044

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