Skilled Up Institute
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Not currently employed?
Contact a Group Training Organisation (GTO) such as MEGT, Apprenticeship Support Australia, or MAS National for guidance and placement opportunities .
It has been predicted that Australia’s birth rate is set to rise by 6.4% over the next five years. As a result, childcare services are set to see revenue increase by 35%!
This increase has helped fuel the growth of this in-demand industry, and as more families rely on dual incomes, childcare is a highly sought-after service.
With a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care you’ll be entering a rewarding sector that provides education and care to children during their most influential years. With a strong emphasis on practical learning and work placements, you will learn the skills to be able to excel within this dynamic industry.
Skilled Up’s Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care qualification reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services. In doing so you will work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard.
NOTE: You MUST have police check and working with children check prior to commence your work placement hours.
Delivery mode
Skilled Up Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Completion of a Certificate IV or above.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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...
Childcare Director
A Childcare Director coordinates the daily activities at a childcare centre. You’ll supervise a team of staff and ensure a centre meets all complia...
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...
Early Childhood Center Manager
An Early Childhood Centre Manager oversees the daily operations of an early education facility. You might work in a childcare centre, kindergarten,...
Preschool Teacher
A Preschool Teacher nurtures and educates young children in the years before they start primary school. You might work in a preschool, childcare ce...
About Skilled Up Institute
Skilled Up is your one stop shop for all your organisational professional and skills development needs. Specialising in powerful product training and skills development programs, Skilled Up are a national providers with over 22 years experience across a broad range of industries.
