Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Educators at this level are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations. They use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other educators.  This course will be delivered over a period of 52 weeks (including holidays). Classes will be scheduled for 40 weeks over 4 academic terms of 10 weeks each. There will be a 2-week break between the terms and a 6- week Christmas holiday end of the year.