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 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
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.
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
As there is a compulsory work placement component in this qualification, all students over 18 years of age must hold a Working with Children Check and a Police History Check from the Department of Education WA.
Students must hold either a CHC30113 or CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Qualifications in order to enrol into the Diploma.
You must complete 280 hours of work placement in a regulated children’s education and care service as part of this course.
If you are not currently employed in an early childhood education and care setting, your lecturer will assist you in finding a suitable placement for this period.
During your work placement, you will observe, develop and put your theoretical skills into practice while shadowing a workplace supervisor.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
| CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
| CHCECE042 | Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing |
| CHCECE043 | Nurture creativity in children |
| CHCECE044 | Facilitate compliance in a childrens education and care service |
| CHCECE045 | Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children |
| CHCECE046 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
| CHCECE047 | Analyse information to inform children’s learning |
| CHCECE048 | Plan and implement childrens education and care curriculum |
| CHCECE049 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations |
| CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with childrens families |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence |
| CHCECE053 | Respond to grievances and complaints about the service |
| CHCINM002 | Meet community information needs |
This qualification prepares you for roles such as:
- Team/room leader at an early learning centre/out of school care service
- Educational leader
- Early learning service director/coordinator
- Children services area manager or centre manager
- Support worker
- Teacher’s aide
Job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA(opens in a new tab) .
University studies in education (early childhood).
On Campus
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|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
General |
Tuition FREE |
$107.35 |
$107.35 |
|
Concession |
Tuition FREE |
$107.35 |
$107.35 |
Online
|
|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
General |
Tuition FREE |
$107.35 |
$107.35 |
|
Concession |
Tuition FREE |
$107.35 |
$107.35 |
Traineeship
|
|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
General |
Tuition FREE |
$107.35 |
$107.35 |
|
Concession |
Tuition FREE |
$107.35 |
$107.35 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2023
- A selection of elective units designed to meet local industry demand for skills (different unit selections will attract different fees)
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit DTWD website
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you choose to study or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Delivery locations and study options
On Campus
| Duration | 2 years |
| When | Date: 2023 |
| Where |
Broome Campus Derby Campus Fitzroy Crossing Campus Halls Creek Campus Karratha Campus Kununurra Campus Newman Campus Pundulmurra Campus Tom Price Campus Wyndham Campus |
Online
| Duration | 2 years |
| When | Date: 2023 |
| Where |
Broome 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 |
Traineeship
| Duration | 2 years |
| When | Date: 2023 |
| Where |
Broome Campus Derby Campus Fitzroy Crossing Campus Halls Creek Campus Karratha Campus Kununurra Campus Newman Campus Pundulmurra Campus Tom Price Campus Wyndham Campus |