
Bankstown Education and Skills Training Centre
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is a nationally recognised qualification designed to equip learners with essential skills for teacher education.
This course is ideal for individuals seeking to develop foundational knowledge and practical abilities to pursue employment or further study in the community services sector.
Course Duration
Estimated 6–12 months. Self-paced with trainer guidance available throughout.
Delivery mode
Bankstown Education and Skills Training Centre offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Work Placement
280 hoursFlexible delivery – study online at your own pace with support from experienced trainers via Moodle and Zoom.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
While not mandatory, it is also recommended that learners:
- Are 18 years or older
- Have sound English skills (minimum ACSF Level 3 or equivalent)
- Can commit to completing a minimum of 280 hours of work placement in a regulated early childhood service
- Have basic digital literacy (email, word processing, learning platforms) if studying online
- Hold or can obtain a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Meet health and immunisation requirements as required by the workplace
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will prepare you for the following roles.
Early Childhood Educator
An Early Childhood Educator delivers educational programs for young children in a childcare facility. You might assist other childcare staff to cre...
Lead Educator
A Lead Educator cares for young children and babies in a childcare centre. You’ll prepare educational programs and organise activities that nurture...
Family Day Care Educator
A Family Day Care Educator runs a childcare service for children from their own home. You might deliver educational programs and organise activitie...
Childcare Worker
A Childcare Worker cares for young children in a group setting such as a childcare centre, family day care or an educational program. You’ll work w...
Childcare Assistant
A Childcare Assistant cares for young children in a group setting such as a childcare centre or an educational program. You might also work in a ho...
About Bankstown Education and Skills Training Centre
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