First things first, congratulations on taking that step into your new career path and embarking - or thinking of embarking - on the study of a diploma of early childhood education and care.
The Diploma is designed to produce educators who are responsible for developing and implementing early childhood education and care programs. If studying full time, getting your hands on this diploma will take approximately 12 months to 24 months to complete.
This course 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. This diploma will also provide you with the entry level knowledge and skills that will allow you to oversee the early childhood education and care service.
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 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
A Diploma of 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.