CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Help shape the future of our young people.
Gain the skills to work effectively as an educator, supporting the development and wellbeing of children aged 0 to 12 years.
This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.
CampusesBroome Campus. Derby Campus. Fitzroy Crossing Campus. Halls Creek Campus. Karratha Campus. Kununurra Campus. Minurmarghali Mia Campus. Newman Campus. Pundulmurra Campus. Tom Price Campus. Wyndham Campus.
Study Mode Off campus. On campus. Online/distance. Traineeship.
This qualification elevates your skills in the early childhood education and care sector, with a focus on leadership and support. Throughout this course, you will learn how to support and lead children’s learning and development, maintain compliance in service operations, supervise staff and work with community members and external agencies to achieve successful outcomes. You will learn how to analyse and apply a range of specialised theoretical concepts to diverse work situations.
The early childhood education and care sector is experiencing increased demand, driven by population growth and an emphasis on the importance of early childhood development. This course provides you with an opportunity to progress your career in a growing industry.
Throughout this course, you will gain skills in:
- Supporting and leading children's learning and development
- Designing, planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs and practices within an approved learning framework
- Supporting the health, wellbeing, learning and development of children
- Working with community members and external agencies
- Providing leadership and support
- Leading and contributing to service delivery that meets the National Quality Standards
- Managing a variety of education and care services
- Ensuring compliance with service policies and national and/or state-based legislation
- You seek to further develop your skills and job opportunities as an early childhood educator
- You currently work in the early childhood education and care sector and seek to formalise your skills
- You have a keen interest in supporting the development and wellbeing of children aged 0 – 12 years
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
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Details
Derby Campus
Fitzroy Crossing Campus
Halls Creek Campus
Karratha Campus
Kununurra Campus
Minurmarghali Mia Campus
Wyndham Campus
Details
Derby Campus
Fitzroy Crossing Campus
Halls Creek Campus
Karratha Campus
Kununurra Campus
Minurmarghali Mia Campus
Newman Campus
Pundulmurra Campus
Tom Price Campus
Wyndham Campus
Details
Derby Campus
Fitzroy Crossing Campus
Halls Creek Campus
Karratha Campus
Kununurra Campus
Minurmarghali Mia Campus
Newman Campus
Pundulmurra Campus
Tom Price Campus
Wyndham Campus
Details
Derby Campus
Fitzroy Crossing Campus
Halls Creek Campus
Karratha Campus
Kununurra Campus
Minurmarghali Mia Campus
Newman Campus
Pundulmurra Campus
Tom Price Campus
Wyndham Campus