Many students pay around $65 per week.
Lower prices may apply for eligible students
Not available to Student (500, 590), Visitor (600, 651), or Working Holiday visa holders (417, 462).
Course Overview
Demand for early childhood education and care workers continues to grow across Australia, with qualified educators needed to support children’s learning, development and wellbeing in approved early learning settings.
The CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is a nationally recognised qualification for those looking to build on their skills and move into more senior responsibilities within the sector. This course supports students to develop the knowledge needed to plan, implement and manage programs in early childhood services, in line with regulatory, duty of care and quality requirements.
Students complete the theory component online with Kirana Colleges, supported by dedicated trainer and student support, and undertake a minimum of 280 hours of practical work placement in an approved early childhood education and care setting. The Diploma may support pathways into roles such as Lead Educator, Room Leader, Family Day Care Educator or Children’s Services Coordinator, depending on experience and service requirements.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Early Childhood Educator
- Family Day Care Educator
- Playgroup Supervisor
- Children’s Services Coordinator
- Childcare Assistant Early
- Lead Educator
- Room Leader
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration Study Load
12 months
Delivery
100% Online
Entry Requirements
Early Childhood Education and Care qualifications consist of a range of practical tasks and in order to meet workplace experience and job role expectations, students should be physically, mentally and emotionally healthy to meet duty of care obligations
***Students entering the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care must hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care***
Course Features
Access to Canvas – Kirana Colleges virtual campus
Work Placement Assistance – team dedicated to assisting with work placement during your course which may, in turn, to lead to future job prospects
Welcome placement & job ready packs to assist with work placement
24-7 access to the Student Assistance Program (counselling support & advice, delivered by Access EAP)
Kirana provides virtual support
Student support services, where students can receive support or assistance in the use of Canvas or other administrative enquiries
Access to leading industry trainers and assessors who care about how you progress in the course
Work Placement
280 hours minimum
Subjects
About Kirana Colleges
At Kirana Colleges we believe you can change the world by starting with yourself.
Vocational education plays a critical role in creating a strong and healthy economy by equipping people with the skills they need to succeed. Through our registered training organisation, Kirana Colleges provides work-ready courses and qualifications that help build Australia’s economy and help graduates reach their potential by equipping them with the skills and ‘can do’ attitude employers are looking for.
Kirana Colleges nurtures people to reach their potential and create positive change in individuals, which leads to a better society in which to live and work. We’re focused on delivering the training outcomes our students and business need to thrive.
Kirana Colleges is a licensed brand of Maxis Solutions Pty Ltd (RTO ID 91428)
