Early Childhood Education and Care

About the course

This Diploma course provides the foundation for further study in areas such as primary, secondary and early childhood education. In many cases, successful completion of a Diploma may give you a full year of credit towards a degree.

What you might learn

During this course, you will develop skills through subjects such as education in subjects like psychology, math and physical sports as well as student welfare. By the end of the course, students should be able to find employment in the industry or apply for a Bachelors degree.

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.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

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*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2022)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com