Kangan Institute

CHC50121

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Traineeship

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

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The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50121) is designed to prepare students for a successful career in the teaching and care of infants and young children. You will learn how to plan and implement quality early childhood education programs to help children best meet their developmental needs. This early childhood education course is one of three TAFE childcare courses available at Kangan Institute, and teaches a range of skills in early childhood education, including how to work with children from infants to eight years of age. You will study effective teamwork and leadership during this 18 month diploma, graduating with the skills required to become an early childhood teacher, nanny, kindergarten teacher, or an after-school program facilitator.

Delivery mode

Kangan Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Traineeship

Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • Completed Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $16,112 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
For more information about this course and payment options, please enquire with Kangan Institute.
Study mode Traineeship
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $16,112 $0

Career opportunities

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Traineeship 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...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $72,800
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $72,800
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $57,200
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $57,200
Entry barriers Low

About Kangan Institute

With more than 30,000 enrolments each year, Kangan Institute is a major training provider for the automotive, health and nursing sectors and indigenous education. We also have a strong presence in a range of industries such as fashion, business as well as justice and legal.

Operating since 1995
Legal name Bendigo Kangan Institute
RTO code 3077