Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Course Description

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is the qualification that ACECQA requires for those wanting to take on higher levels of responsibility and leadership in an early childhood service. 

It is the qualification for those wishing to lead an education and care program for children before they enter formal schooling. Rise Education and Training has contextualised this qualification to provide students theoretical knowledge and practical skills to work with children (from birth to school age) in a range of early childhood settings, which fall under the Education and Care National Regulations and the National Quality Standards.

Upon the completion of this course students will have the knowledge and skills to support the implementation of the early years learning framework, while supporting children’s wellbeing, learning and development.

Entry Requirements

• Successfully completion of either the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or its predecessor CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.  

Learners are likely to have needs related to:

• Accommodating work and other commitments with study

• Accommodating a variety of learning styles

• Socio-economic factors 

• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN)

• Cultural and ethnic backgrounds

• Technology access and usability

• A current Working with Children Check (Blue Card in Queensland) 

Duration

• The time frame to deliver this course is 18 months – 24 months (depending on prior skills and knowledge).