Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Course Overview
Course Structure
This qualification is made up of 16 units of competency (subjects):
- 12 Core units – Units you must complete as part of the qualification
- 3 Elective units – Alana Kaye College have chosen the elective units that we believe are the most beneficial and relevant to the majority of students
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. |
| Minimum Age to Apply | International students must be 18 years of age or older. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Evidence of an IELTS score of 5.5 or above, or its equivalent must be provided. |
Pathway
- CertIII Early Child Ed & Care + Dip Early Child Ed & Care
- CertIII Early Child Ed & Care + Dip Early Child Ed & Care
Career Opportunities
This qualification is for those early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing programs in early childhood education and care services. In most states and territories, it is the qualification required at Director or Service Manager level.
Internship or Work Placements
It is a requirement that students complete 280 hours of work placement (to be satisfactorily signed off by your Work Supervisor and your Alana Kaye Assessor). In addition, the work placement must be in a regulated education and care service.
This work placement will be completed at different times throughout your course of study.
You must have a working with children clearance before commencing work placement (we will assist you to apply for this upon arrival in Australia).