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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (Online)

Diploma.
CQ University Australia

350

in world overall ranking*

20

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This diploma builds practical skills to support children’s learning, development and wellbeing in regulated early childhood education and care settings. You’ll develop capabilities for planning programs, ensuring health and safety, supporting inclusion, and working effectively with families and colleagues. Delivered online/employer based, it prepares you for vocational practice aligned to current industry expectations in early childhood services. The programme develops classroom assistance skills, child development knowledge, and educational support practice.

Career outcome

Graduates may work in regulated children’s education and care services, applying skills in program support, child wellbeing and effective teamwork. Potential roles include educator positions in long day care centres, family day care services, preschools and kindergartens. This Diploma in Education & Teaching supports entry to and progression within early childhood education and care settings. Preparing graduates for teacher aide, early childhood support, and education assistant roles, or degree articulation.


Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$9,975 per program

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Information

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Online

tick icon Course Code

CHC50125

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconINTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP - REGIONAL

25% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

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