First Door
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) supports you with the skills and knowledge to step up in your early childhood career.
Career options within early childhood services include becoming a lead educator, educational leader, service leader or Director, or OSHC Coordinator. Achieving this Diploma qualification also open up university pathways.
This Diploma course is the current, nationally recognised qualification for educators and leaders in ECEC services throughout Australia.
Delivery mode
First Door offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Work Placement
280 hoursEntry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualifications
Course fees
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
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 First Door
First Door is a highly regarded, Brisbane based Registered Training Organisation, established in 2012. Our team is dedicated to supporting the professional development of educators, leaders and teams in Early Childhood Education and Care. We want to see each child flourish in their Early Childhood experience.
