Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (VIC Only)

Study Method:   In-class
Highest Level of Education:   Diploma
Recognition:   Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Course Code:   CHC50113
Course Provider:   Melbourne College of Further Education
Start Date:  Enrol anytime
RTO Code:  21340

Course Overview

Are you passionate about offering children the best opportunities for their individual development?

Our CHC50113 – Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care course is designed to train students in all aspects of childcare, from providing for care to babies, toddlers and children including assisting with routines, facilitating play to planning and implementing programs that support children’s development.

Some of the advanced skills you will learn in this course is how to make sure a facility follows the regulations of the National Quality Framework , management and leadership, health and safety management and develop and implement curriculum and programs for children including those with additional needs. The course has an ideal balance of theory and practical skills to ensure your confidence to advance in the workplace.

Career Outcomes

  • Educator
  • Senior Educator
  • Room leader
  • Manager or Director of Family Daycare or Long Daycare

Duration and Study Load:

The course is delivered over 46 face-to-face sessions with 1 session held each week. In addition to face-to-face classes you will be required to undertake self paced learning, which is approximately 15 hours on average per week.

It is expected that the course could take you 15 months to complete, though this can vary from person to person.

Entry Requirements:

  • The ability to travel to and from placements – placement hours can be early starts
  • Access to a computer or smart device and the internet to complete your studies
  • Obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing your placement
  • The required Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills to complete a Diploma level course. This will be assessed in your pre-training review during enrolment

About course Provider:

Melbourne College of Further Education (MCFE) is a small and trusted RTO with over 20 years’ experience in training, supporting and inspiring students to succeed in their chosen pathway. We believe in real skills for real jobs, we take the extra time to customise our course materials and create new and innovative ways of delivering course content.

As a Registered Training Organisation [RTO] qualifications completed with MCFE are recognised nationally. Qualifications achieved through the Australian VET system are also very highly regarded internationally. Our mission is to provide pathways into industry to contribute to a successful, skilled and innovative workforce.

MCFE offers high quality training both face to face and via a blended online model, offering students options to undertake our courses in a way that best suits their lifestyle.

Our trainers are dedicated and highly qualified with extensive practical industry experience and committed to providing quality outcomes to our students and ensuring that all training is both engaging and an enjoyable experience.

Our student support team are extremely passionate and committed to helping students succeed. They are always on hand to help with any questions and provide students with the support they may need to complete the course satisfactorily, especially if circumstances change.

Melbourne College of Further Education is a trading name of iAscend Polytechnic (RTO 21340)