Online learning - access your course anytime, anywhere! 👨🏻💻 Get in touch with us today!
Our Courses
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Duration: 52 weeks
Work placement: 280 hours
Program Delivery: Online - Self paced
Students must have sufficient digital literacy skills to access online content, enter answers to written questions and communicate with instructors via email, the student portal and the learning management system.
Students should have access to the internet, data, a laptop or computer with Microsoft Teams to successfully participate in this program.
Course Overview
Make a lasting impact in the lives of young children by fostering their growth, learning, and development.
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care equips you with the advanced skills and knowledge needed to provide nurturing, high-quality education and care for children in various early childhood settings.
This comprehensive course prepares you to design and implement inclusive learning programs that support children’s holistic development. With a practical Work Placement component, you’ll gain invaluable hands-on experience, building confidence and competence as an early childhood educator or leader in the sector.
What you'll learn
You will learn to:
-
Provide nurturing care and educational support to children in their formative years
-
Develop and implement play-based learning programs that promote cognitive, social, and emotional growth
-
Ensure the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children in your care
-
Foster positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues in early learning environments
-
Support children with diverse needs through tailored educational approaches
Promote children's independence, confidence, and curiosity through guided exploration and creativity -
Apply leadership and mentoring skills to guide and support other educators
Course Units
Core Units
-
CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
-
CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
-
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning
-
CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
-
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
-
CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
-
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
-
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
-
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
-
CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families
-
CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
-
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
Elective Units
-
CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
-
CHCMGT003 Lead the work team
-
BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments
Career Outcomes
Early Childhood Program Coordinator
$70,000 - $85,000
Annual salary range
Family Support Worker
$65,000 - $80,000
Annual salary range
Childcare Licensing or Compliance Officer
$75,000 - $90,000
Annual salary range
Payment options
Pay Upfront and Save
You pay
$4,875
Save $1,750
Spread the Cost
You pay
$60.10 per week
Pay in weekly instalments over the length of your course,
All amounts are in AUD. Speak to our friendly Education Consultants at 1300 009 024 to learn about flexible payment plans
OUR TEAM
IOL Instructors are industry professionals with extensive experience and expertise, dedicated to providing practical, hands-on learning. They are committed to helping students develop the skills to succeed in the impactful and evolving community services industry.
