CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Progress your career in early childhood education in Australia with this advanced qualification and gain the specialised skills and knowledge needed to work as an early childhood educator or centre director.

A Diploma further enables you to implement, and manage education and care programs, and supervise staff and volunteers. You'll also gain entry level management knowledge and skills that let you oversee the care service and early childhood education in Australia.

Through your study time here at Queensland Academy of Technology, you will engage with our professional teachers, and learn about the development of the whole child. The holistic development covers intellectual, social, emotional, physical and educational needs of children under six years old. This qualification will empower you with the knowledge and practical experience required to work in the industry of early childhood education in australia, with children, to support their learning, development, wellbeing, rights and safety. This course will build on your skills in curriculum planning care routines and understanding children’s cognitive development. As an educator you will be qualified to supervise staff and students and volunteers, implement programs for the children in an early years setting.

• 58 Weeks (2 days per week; Minimum 240 hours industry placement)
• 44 Weeks (Certificate III ECEC graduate )
• Distance training available for domestic students

• Queensland resident who is no longer at school
• An Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency
• Must not have or be enrolled in a certificate IV or higher-level qualification (not including qualifications completed at school and foundations skills training)
• Must not have or be enrolled in a Certificate 3 level or higher qualification (not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training)

• Concessional: $76
• Non-Concessional: $112

Skills and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you study at the Queensland Academy of Technology, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback.

Credit transfer is available for students who have successfully completed units of competency through a nationally recognised provided. Evidence of transcript will be requested prior to commencing the course.

At QAT our aim is to assist you in reaching the required competence and confidence to succeed within the Early Childhood Services industry.

Join QAT industry award winning trainers who will provide you with the individual training support to successfully achieve your Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care to reach career goals and gain employment in the service industry of Early Childhood Education in Australia.

• Highly informative orientation and induction
• Meet with the lead trainer to discuss all aspects of the course including work placement
• An individual training schedule which includes assessment due dates
• Meet the student support officer dedicated to assist you
• Access to the QAT student portal, E-learning portal and virtual classroom
• Access to QAT student Facebook, student activity calendar and QAT job club
• Work placement at an Early Childhood Centre to receive hands on experience
• Access to Early Childhood job vacancies
• Receive specific training in special needs and have the opportunity to work alongside children with additional needs through our industry partnership program
• Pathway towards career development into university to complete BA in Education

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 28 units of competency. Completing placement is compulsory, and you will be expected to manage family and work commitments in order to complete your shifts. You are required to complete a minimum of 240 hours of placement to satisfy this component of your qualification.

**Prior to work placement you are required to apply for a blue card (working with children check).

Job prospects upon successful completion of this course include:

• Before and After School Care Coordinator
• Lead Educator
• Long Day Care Service Centre Manager
• Family Day Care Coordinator
• Centre Administrator

Students can pursue further studies from our wide range of university pathways. Pathways include a Bachelor degree in:

• Education (Early Childhood)
• Human Service and Social Science. Students can have up to 8 units credit (1 year) transferred.

For more information on our university pathways, please see Pathways Programs.

Students may also choose to immediately commence their careers as an educator in an early childhood environment.