TasTAFE
78 weeks
Become a qualified Early Childhood Education and Care Educator with this Diploma qualification. Learn to design and implement curriculum, support children's development, and work within the National Quality Framework through a blend of online learning, face-to-face workshops, and 280 hours of supervised work placement.
Applicants must hold a CHC30121 or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and have a current Registered Working with Vulnerable People Card (RWVP). Academic requirements include completion of Year 12 with an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, or a Level 4+ qualification in the Australian Qualifications Framework delivered in English, or successful completion of an approved language, literacy and numeracy assessment at Exit Level 3 or above in the Australian Core Skills Framework. International students must be at least 18 years old, have completed Year 12 equivalent, and achieve IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent.
Core units include: Manage team effectiveness (BSBTWK502), Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children (CHCECE041), Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing (CHCECE042), Nurture creativity in children (CHCECE043), Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service (CHCECE044), Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children (CHCECE045), Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children (CHCECE046), Analyse information to inform children's learning (CHCECE047), Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum (CHCECE048), Embed environmental responsibility in service operations (CHCECE049), Work in partnership with children's families (CHCECE050), and Reflect on and improve own professional practice (CHCPRP003). The course covers National Quality Framework requirements, approved learning frameworks, curriculum design, child development, health and safety compliance, sustainability, inclusion strategies, family partnerships, and leadership development.
TasTAFE is a leading vocational education provider in Tasmania with experienced teachers specialising in Early Childhood Education and Care. The institution delivers courses through innovative mixed learning approaches combining online virtual classrooms with face-to-face workshops across multiple campuses (North, North West, and South) to accommodate learners across the state. TasTAFE provides comprehensive student support services, recognition of prior learning opportunities, and strong industry connections ensuring curriculum aligns with current workplace requirements and the National Quality Framework.
Upon successful completion, you'll be qualified to seek employment as an Educator in regulated Early Childhood Education and Care settings including long day care, outside school hours care, family day care, and in-home care. You may progress to roles such as Room Leader, Educational Leader, or Management positions within early childhood services. The qualification also prepares you for further university study, including Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) programs. Career opportunities include Long Day Care Educator, Room Leader, Manager, Outside School Hours Care Educator, Family Day Care Educator, In Home Care Educator, and Private Nanny positions.
