WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN STUDYING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113) is designed to produce educators who are responsible for developing and implementing early childhood education and care programs. 

This Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113) is for those wishing to lead an education and care program for children before they enter formal schooling, a diploma such as this one further enables you to implement and manage education and care programs, whilst supervising staff and volunteers. 

Throughout most courses you will be required to undertake a minimum of 240 hours in an Australian Regulated Education and Care Service. 

With this diploma, there are a large number of placement hours, as well as assessments that will be required to be completed.

Some of these assessments include: 

  • Written Assignment and Case Studies

  • Project/Research Reviews

  • Workplace Assessments

  • Knowledge questions

A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113)  is a perfect pathway to a range of roles in the child supervision of other staff and volunteers. 

Some career opportunities include:

● Early Childhood Educator 

● Out-Of-School Hours Coordinator 

● Day Care Operator 

● Nanny 

● Assistant Educator in a Kindergarten or Preschool program working alongside a teacher. 

● Preschool Assistant 

● Early childhood center director or coordinator 


Early Childhood Education and Care is such a rewarding qualification to have, and is a smooth pathway into working with children. Please note there are no previous work or education requirements for entry into this diploma.

To learn more about our Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113) - Commencing 2021 - click HERE.