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About the course
This Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is an advanced qualification designed to help you progress in the early childhood sector. You’ll build specialised skills and knowledge to support children’s learning and wellbeing and strengthen your capability to work in regulated education and care settings. The course suits those aiming to step up into educator or supervisory responsibilities in early childhood education and care at diploma level. The programme develops classroom assistance skills, child development knowledge, and educational support practice.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles in early childhood education and care services, supporting children’s development and delivering approved learning programs. Typical pathways include working as an early childhood educator and progressing into responsibilities such as room leader or service supervisor, depending on workplace requirements. This diploma supports career advancement within childcare centres and other early learning environments in the education and teaching sector. Preparing graduates for teacher aide, early childhood support, and education assistant roles, or degree articulation.
Career outcome
Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as early childhood educators, outside school hours care, caretaker, nanny, co-educator, educator, and etc. in companies including local government, local schools, local Universities, daycare centre, kindergarten, and etc.Duration
6 - 12 months
Campus
- South Bank, QLD
- Loganlea
- Cairns Pimlico, QLD
- Toowoomba, QLD
- Mooloolaba, QLD
Living Costs in Gold Coast**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310 |
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