Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

• create healthy, safe and and inclusive learning environments for children

• plan and deliver learning experiences that nurture children’s creativity

• apply child development theory through play-based activities

• work with families to provide children with suitable education and care

• mentor other educators in the workplace

• use information from the self-assessment process to help develop a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).

• A national qualification at diploma level.

• Practical industry experience through 280 hours work placement with a suitable employer.

• Strong team mentoring skills and techniques.

• Knowledge to design programs that nurture children’s creativity and support their development.

• A Statement of Attainment for any successfully completed units if the full qualification is not achieved.

• Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities.

• This course can be completed as part of a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.

• You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:

• A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121 or CHC30113) or

• either an Australian Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or an Australian Diploma or Certificate III in Children’s Services. You must also have at least 12 months of full-time equivalent work in the last 5 years in a regulated education and care service in Australia. This must be supported by verifiable evidence. If you do not meet the work requirement, you must hold the Entry into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Note:

• Your certificates, transcripts and other entry requirements must be certified through a Justice of the Peace or other authorising officer.

• All students who are unable to meet the entry requirements will be supported with other pathways or directed to more suitable courses.

• A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC).

• Proof of vaccinations and health screenings, if required by your work placement provider.

• Any additional evidence requested by your work placement provider.

• Confirmation from your work placement provider that you have completed at least 280 hours in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia.

• adequate fitness and mobility to deliver First Aid, including performing CPR on the floor and completing tasks like manual lifting

• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 12 high school level.

Note:

• TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test. This helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.