VFA Learning
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
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Want to make an impact on our youngest generation?
Study childcare and sing, dance, learn and create with children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age.
The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will equip you with the skills and knowledge to be responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services.
In most states it is the highest level for children’s services centre-based care, and you will graduate with the skills required to work as an Early Childhood Educator progressing to Room Supervisor and then Centre Manager.
Delivery mode
VFA Learning offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Work Placement
This course contains 13 weeks mandatory work placement split into 3 x 3-week blocks and 1 x 4-week block.Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who:
- hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or
- CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
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...
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 VFA Learning
At VFA Learning, we believe that the hallmarks of a great education are knowledge, preparation and experience. We have strong completion rates and the majority of our graduates seek job or university placements after completing a course with us. Education is one of the keys to a better life. We look forward to assisting you in your development through one of our education programs and onto a first class career.
