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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

PHILS

Progress your career in child care with this advanced qualification and gain the specialised skills and knowledge needed to work as an early childhood educator or centre director.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast Darling Downs and South West Wide Bay Burnett North and Far North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus Online Apprenticeships and traineeships International

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Concession

$1,484 - $1,635

Subsidised

$2,800 - $2,970

Full Fee

$8,969 - $9,270

International

$15,000

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Course overview

phils, Take the next step in your child care career with this advanced qualification. This course is perfect for people who are already working in early childhood education and care, and want to progress their career as an educator or centre director.

The demand for diploma-trained early childhood staff has risen strongly over the past decade, and the number of higher-level vacancies is expected to continue to increase. According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, there will be around 10,000 child care centre managers required in Australia over the next five years.

This course will give you the skills and practical knowledge to design and implement early childhood programs, by understanding the emotional, physical, cognitive and social needs of young children. Our highly-experienced team of industry professionals will give you the support you need to succeed throughout the course of your studies.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to design and implement early childhood education and care programs. You will be equipped with the skills you need to plan, implement and evaluate programs in line with approved learning frameworks and regulatory requirements. You will also have a solid foundation to continue with further study.

What can I do?

Out of School Hours Care Coordinator
Early Childhood Educator
Early Childhood Centre Director

Supported learning environments

Supportive learning environments and real-world experiences prepare students with skills for the workplace.

Hands-on training

TAFE Queensland's ongoing relationships with Early Childhood Education and Care services throughout the state means you will get practical, on-the-job training, and industry-relevant experience before you graduate.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 5 elective units from the list below. You will also be required to undertake 240 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
CHCDIV002

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIV002

Unit description :

The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety issues in the workplace, model cultural safety in own work practice, and develop strategies to enhance cultural safety.
UNIT NAME
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

UNIT CODE
CHCECE001

Develop cultural competence

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work towards cultural competency and to support participation of all children and families in children's services. This support includes contributing to children's understanding and acceptance of all cultures.
UNIT NAME
Develop cultural competence

UNIT CODE
CHCECE002

Ensure the health and safety of children

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE002

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to ensure the health and safety of children.
UNIT NAME
Ensure the health and safety of children

UNIT CODE
CHCECE003

Provide care for children

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure children's physical and emotional wellbeing is maintained and their self-sufficiency is nurtured.
UNIT NAME
Provide care for children

UNIT CODE
CHCECE004

Promote and provide healthy food and drinks

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE004

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to promote healthy eating and ensure that food and drinks provided are nutritious, appropriate for each child and prepared in a safe and hygienic manner.
UNIT NAME
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks

UNIT CODE
CHCECE005

Provide care for babies and toddlers

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE005

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by educators working with babies and toddlers to ensure that the children's physical and emotional wellbeing is maintained.
UNIT NAME
Provide care for babies and toddlers

UNIT CODE
CHCECE007

Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE007

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by educators working with children to ensure they can develop and maintain effective relationships and promote positive behaviour.
UNIT NAME
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

UNIT CODE
CHCECE009

Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE009

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to enable educators to provide children with opportunities to maximise their potential and develop a foundation for future success.
UNIT NAME
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

UNIT CODE
CHCECE016

Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE016

Unit description :

The unit describes the skills and knowledge to establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children.
UNIT NAME
Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children

UNIT CODE
CHCECE017

Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE017

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to foster and enhance the holistic development and wellbeing of children from birth to 6 years of age.
UNIT NAME
Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood

UNIT CODE
CHCECE018

Nurture creativity in children

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE018

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to nurture creativity in children.
UNIT NAME
Nurture creativity in children

UNIT CODE
CHCECE019

Facilitate compliance in an education and care service

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE019

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to facilitate legislative, regulatory and National Quality Framework compliance within an education and care service.
UNIT NAME
Facilitate compliance in an education and care service

UNIT CODE
CHCECE020

Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE020

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support both individual and group plans for developing cooperative behaviour.
UNIT NAME
Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour

UNIT CODE
CHCECE021

Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE021

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support the inclusion of all children and to work with relevant others to plan and implement support strategies where required.
UNIT NAME
Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children

UNIT CODE
CHCECE022

Promote children's agency

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE022

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to promote and encourage children's agency.
UNIT NAME
Promote children's agency

UNIT CODE
CHCECE023

Analyse information to inform learning

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE023

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather and analyse information about children's learning, in order to inform practice.
UNIT NAME
Analyse information to inform learning

UNIT CODE
CHCECE024

Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE024

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by educators to design, implement and evaluate the curriculum to foster children's learning and development. This unit applies to educators working in a range of education and care services.
UNIT NAME
Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development

UNIT CODE
CHCECE025

Embed sustainable practices in service operations

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE025

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support children to connect with and contribute to their world and embed sustainable practice into service operations. This unit applies to work across a range of education and care service services.
UNIT NAME
Embed sustainable practices in service operations

UNIT CODE
CHCECE026

Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE026

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for the child. This unit applies to educators working in a variety of education and care services.
UNIT NAME
Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children

UNIT CODE
CHCLEG001

Work legally and ethically

UNIT CODE :
CHCLEG001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and work within the legal and ethical frameworks that apply to an individual job role.
UNIT NAME
Work legally and ethically

UNIT CODE
CHCPRT001

Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRT001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support and protect children and young people who are at risk of harm. This work occurs within legislative and policy frameworks and carries a duty of care responsibility.
UNIT NAME
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

UNIT CODE
HLTAID004

Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

UNIT CODE :
HLTAID004

Unit description :

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants, children and adults.
UNIT NAME
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

UNIT CODE
HLTWHS003

Maintain work health and safety

UNIT CODE :
HLTWHS003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and work practices as part of a small work team.
UNIT NAME
Maintain work health and safety

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

North and Far North Queensland

North and Far North Queensland

UNIT CODE
BSBINN502

Build and sustain an innovative work environment

UNIT CODE :
BSBINN502

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create an environment that enables and supports the application of innovative practice focusing on a holistic approach to the integration of innovation across all areas of work practice.
UNIT NAME
Build and sustain an innovative work environment

UNIT CODE
CHCECE029

Respond to problems and complaints about the service

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE029

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively resolve grievances and complaints about the service.
UNIT NAME
Respond to problems and complaints about the service

UNIT CODE
CHCINM002

Meet community information needs

UNIT CODE :
CHCINM002

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with community groups and individuals to identify and address their information needs.
UNIT NAME
Meet community information needs

UNIT CODE
CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRP003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development.
UNIT NAME
Reflect on and improve own professional practice

UNIT CODE
CHCPRP004

Promote and represent the service

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRP004

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to promote and represent the organisation to the community, including developing responses to negative publicity and perception.
UNIT NAME
Promote and represent the service

Greater Brisbane

Greater Brisbane

UNIT CODE
BSBINN502

Build and sustain an innovative work environment

UNIT CODE :
BSBINN502

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create an environment that enables and supports the application of innovative practice focusing on a holistic approach to the integration of innovation across all areas of work practice.
UNIT NAME
Build and sustain an innovative work environment

UNIT CODE
CHCECE010

Support the holistic development of children in early childhood

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE010

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to support and recognise the interrelationship between the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and communication development of children from birth to 6 years of age.
UNIT NAME
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood

UNIT CODE
CHCECE011

Provide experiences to support children's play and learning

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE011

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support children's play and learning.
UNIT NAME
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning

UNIT CODE
CHCECE013

Use information about children to inform practice

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE013

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather information about children through observation and other sources as a basis to inform program-planning cycles and to share with children and their families.
UNIT NAME
Use information about children to inform practice

UNIT CODE
CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRP003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development.
UNIT NAME
Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Wide Bay Burnett / Sunshine Coast

Wide Bay Burnett / Sunshine Coast

UNIT CODE
BSBINN502

Build and sustain an innovative work environment

UNIT CODE :
BSBINN502

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create an environment that enables and supports the application of innovative practice focusing on a holistic approach to the integration of innovation across all areas of work practice.
UNIT NAME
Build and sustain an innovative work environment

UNIT CODE
CHCECE010

Support the holistic development of children in early childhood

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE010

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to support and recognise the interrelationship between the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and communication development of children from birth to 6 years of age.
UNIT NAME
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood

UNIT CODE
CHCECE011

Provide experiences to support children's play and learning

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE011

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support children's play and learning.
UNIT NAME
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning

UNIT CODE
CHCECE013

Use information about children to inform practice

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE013

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather information about children through observation and other sources as a basis to inform program-planning cycles and to share with children and their families.
UNIT NAME
Use information about children to inform practice

UNIT CODE
CHCECE029

Respond to problems and complaints about the service

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE029

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively resolve grievances and complaints about the service.
UNIT NAME
Respond to problems and complaints about the service

UNIT CODE
CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRP003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development.
UNIT NAME
Reflect on and improve own professional practice

UNIT CODE
CHCPRP004

Promote and represent the service

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRP004

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to promote and represent the organisation to the community, including developing responses to negative publicity and perception.
UNIT NAME
Promote and represent the service

Gold Coast

Gold Coast

UNIT CODE
BSBINN502

Build and sustain an innovative work environment

UNIT CODE :
BSBINN502

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create an environment that enables and supports the application of innovative practice focusing on a holistic approach to the integration of innovation across all areas of work practice.
UNIT NAME
Build and sustain an innovative work environment

UNIT CODE
CHCECE010

Support the holistic development of children in early childhood

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE010

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to support and recognise the interrelationship between the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and communication development of children from birth to 6 years of age.
UNIT NAME
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood

UNIT CODE
CHCECE011

Provide experiences to support children's play and learning

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE011

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support children's play and learning.
UNIT NAME
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning

UNIT CODE
CHCECE013

Use information about children to inform practice

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE013

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather information about children through observation and other sources as a basis to inform program-planning cycles and to share with children and their families.
UNIT NAME
Use information about children to inform practice

UNIT CODE
CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRP003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development.
UNIT NAME
Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Darlings Downs and South West

Darlings Downs and South West

UNIT CODE
BSBINN502

Build and sustain an innovative work environment

UNIT CODE :
BSBINN502

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create an environment that enables and supports the application of innovative practice focusing on a holistic approach to the integration of innovation across all areas of work practice.
UNIT NAME
Build and sustain an innovative work environment

UNIT CODE
CHCECE010

Support the holistic development of children in early childhood

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE010

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to support and recognise the interrelationship between the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and communication development of children from birth to 6 years of age.
UNIT NAME
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood

UNIT CODE
CHCECE011

Provide experiences to support children's play and learning

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE011

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support children's play and learning.
UNIT NAME
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning

UNIT CODE
CHCECE013

Use information about children to inform practice

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE013

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather information about children through observation and other sources as a basis to inform program-planning cycles and to share with children and their families.
UNIT NAME
Use information about children to inform practice

UNIT CODE
CHCECE029

Respond to problems and complaints about the service

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE029

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively resolve grievances and complaints about the service.
UNIT NAME
Respond to problems and complaints about the service

UNIT CODE
CHCINM002

Meet community information needs

UNIT CODE :
CHCINM002

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with community groups and individuals to identify and address their information needs.
UNIT NAME
Meet community information needs

UNIT CODE
CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRP003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development.
UNIT NAME
Reflect on and improve own professional practice

UNIT CODE
CHCPRP004

Promote and represent the service

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRP004

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to promote and represent the organisation to the community, including developing responses to negative publicity and perception.
UNIT NAME
Promote and represent the service

Online

Online

UNIT CODE
BSBINN502

Build and sustain an innovative work environment

UNIT CODE :
BSBINN502

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create an environment that enables and supports the application of innovative practice focusing on a holistic approach to the integration of innovation across all areas of work practice.
UNIT NAME
Build and sustain an innovative work environment

UNIT CODE
CHCINM002

Meet community information needs

UNIT CODE :
CHCINM002

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with community groups and individuals to identify and address their information needs.
UNIT NAME
Meet community information needs

UNIT CODE
CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRP003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development.
UNIT NAME
Reflect on and improve own professional practice

UNIT CODE
CHCPRP004

Promote and represent the service

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRP004

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to promote and represent the organisation to the community, including developing responses to negative publicity and perception.
UNIT NAME
Promote and represent the service

UNIT CODE
CHCECE029

Respond to problems and complaints about the service

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE029

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively resolve grievances and complaints about the service.
UNIT NAME
Respond to problems and complaints about the service

Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

CAMPUS	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Atherton	Anytime	up to 2 years	Part time with regular service visits and 2hr monthly workshops	Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 More Apply
Atherton Online Time On Campus Time START DATE Anytime DURATION up to 2 years Workload Part time with regular service visits and 2hr monthly workshops WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 VIRTUAL CLASS ASSESSMENT TEACHER COMMS Less Ask a question Apply
Northern Peninsula Area	Anytime	2 years	Part time with regular service visits	Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 More Apply
Northern Peninsula Area Online Time On Campus Time START DATE Anytime DURATION 2 years Workload Part time with regular service visits WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 VIRTUAL CLASS ASSESSMENT TEACHER COMMS Less Ask a question Apply
Bowen	Anytime	up to 2 years	Part time with regular service visits and 2hr monthly workshops	Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 More Apply
Bowen Online Time On Campus Time START DATE Anytime DURATION up to 2 years Workload Part time with regular service visits and 2hr monthly workshops WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 VIRTUAL CLASS ASSESSMENT TEACHER COMMS Less Ask a question Apply
Charters Towers	Anytime	2 years	Part time with regular service visits	Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 More Apply
Charters Towers Online Time On Campus Time START DATE Anytime DURATION 2 years Workload Part time with regular service visits WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 VIRTUAL CLASS ASSESSMENT TEACHER COMMS Less Ask a question Apply
Cloncurry	Anytime	up to 2 years	Part time with regular service visits	Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 More Apply
Cloncurry Online Time On Campus Time START DATE Anytime DURATION up to 2 years Workload Part time with regular service visits WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 VIRTUAL CLASS ASSESSMENT TEACHER COMMS Less Ask a question Apply
Lower Gulf	Anytime	up to 2 years	Part time with regular service visits	Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 More Apply
Lower Gulf Online Time On Campus Time START DATE Anytime DURATION up to 2 years Workload Part time with regular service visits WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 VIRTUAL CLASS ASSESSMENT TEACHER COMMS Less Ask a question Apply
Mount Isa	Anytime	up to 2 years	Part time with regular service visits and monthly full day tutorial	Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 More Apply
Mount Isa Online Time On Campus Time START DATE Anytime DURATION up to 2 years Workload Part time with regular service visits and monthly full day tutorial WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 VIRTUAL CLASS ASSESSMENT TEACHER COMMS Less Ask a question Apply
Cairns	Anytime	up to 2 years	Part time with regular service visits and 2hr fortnightly workshops	Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 More Apply
Cairns Online Time On Campus Time START DATE Anytime DURATION up to 2 years Workload Part time with regular service visits and 2hr fortnightly workshops WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 VIRTUAL CLASS ASSESSMENT TEACHER COMMS Less Ask a question Apply
Innisfail	Anytime	up to 2 years	Part time with regular service visits and 2hr monthly workshops	Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 More Apply
Innisfail Online Time On Campus Time START DATE Anytime DURATION up to 2 years Workload Part time with regular service visits and 2hr monthly workshops WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 VIRTUAL CLASS ASSESSMENT TEACHER COMMS Less Ask a question Apply
Burdekin	Anytime	up to 2 years	Part time with regular service visits and 2hr fortnightly workshops	Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 More Apply
Burdekin Online Time On Campus Time START DATE Anytime DURATION up to 2 years Workload Part time with regular service visits and 2hr fortnightly workshops WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 VIRTUAL CLASS ASSESSMENT TEACHER COMMS Less Ask a question Apply
Whitsundays (Cannonvale)	Anytime	up to 2 years	Part time with regular service visits and 2hr fortnightly workshops	Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 More Apply
Whitsundays (Cannonvale) Online Time On Campus Time START DATE Anytime DURATION up to 2 years Workload Part time with regular service visits and 2hr fortnightly workshops WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 VIRTUAL CLASS ASSESSMENT TEACHER COMMS Less Ask a question Apply
Ingham	Anytime	2 years	Part time with regular service visits	Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 More Apply
Ingham Online Time On Campus Time START DATE Anytime DURATION 2 years Workload Part time with regular service visits WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 VIRTUAL CLASS ASSESSMENT TEACHER COMMS Less Ask a question Apply
Townsville (Pimlico)	Anytime	2 years	Part time with regular service visits and 2hr fortnightly workshops	Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 More Apply
Townsville (Pimlico) Online Time On Campus Time START DATE Anytime DURATION 2 years Workload Part time with regular service visits and 2hr fortnightly workshops WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $1,635 Subsidised: $2,970 Full fee: $9,270 VIRTUAL CLASS ASSESSMENT TEACHER COMMS Less Ask a question Apply

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South Bank	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online
Ipswich	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online
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Mooloolaba	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online

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Roma	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online
Warwick	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online
Toowoomba	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online
Dalby	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online
Chinchilla	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online

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Bundaberg	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online
Gympie	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online
Hervey Bay	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online
Kingaroy	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Atherton	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online
Northern Peninsula Area	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online
Bowen	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online
Charters Towers	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online
Cloncurry	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online
Lower Gulf	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online
Mount Isa	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online
Cairns	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online
Innisfail	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online
Burdekin	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online
Whitsundays (Cannonvale)	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online
Ingham	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online
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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113)

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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

COURSE CODE: CHC50113

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

Upfront payment

This is the total amount you need to pay when you enrol. This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

Vet Student Loan - $15,793 cap

This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.

International Student Payment

Our preferred payment method is telegraphic transfer or credit card using Western Union Global Pay for Students or the Flywire Payment Portal. Western Union and Flywire both allow you to complete your payment in your own currency using a telegraphic transfer with no processing fees or delays.
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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

Domestic Students
There are no Selection criteria requirements for Domestic Students.

International Students
The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to International Students:

English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 5.5 (no individual band less than 5.0) or ISLPR 2+ on all skills or other - For a list of all English Language test accepted by TAFE Queensland International
Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. For more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12.

Students should be a minimum of 18 years of age. Student visa applicants under the age of 18 will be accepted where they demonstrate that they will be accompanied by a parent, legal custodian or a suitable relative who is aged 21 or over. This arrangement requires the approval of the Department of Home Affairs. For more information visit Department of Home Affairs - Welfare Requirements for Student Visa Applicants under 18.

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

Courses may require different resources, depending on your study location;

Personal stationery
USB drive
Professional clothing

Placement

If you are not currently employed or volunteering in industry, during your course you will be required to complete vocational placement so you can start practicing your new skills in a real-world environment. You’ll be required to work shifts determined by your placement provider, and these can include early mornings or late nights, any day of the week, including public holidays. TAFE Queensland may be able to assist in arranging suitable placements.

Completing placement is compulsory, and you will be expected to manage family and work commitments in order to complete your shifts. You are required to complete 240 hours of placement to satisfy this component of your qualification.

Please note: prior to placement you will need to complete the following:-

apply for a Blue Card (working with children check)

If you are ineligible from applying for a blue card, you may be disqualified from being eligible to undertake placement and assessment, which would affect your course outcomes. If you think this might impact you, please speak to the relevant Vocational Placement Coordinator for further information.

You may be required to complete a vaccination record or full immunisation. Recommended vaccinations include:

Hepatitis A and B
Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) (persons born during or since 1966 who have only received one dose of the MMR vaccine should have a second dose)
Chickenpox (if not previously infected)
Pertussis (whooping cough -an adult booster dose)
Influenza (annual vaccination)

You will be responsible for any costs associated with meeting these placement requirements.

Important information

When studying online it is strongly recommended students follow the preferred order of study and enrol in no more than two units per intake or the units required to complete a cluster/stage, unless otherwise advised.

International important information

It is strongly recommended that applicants provide evidence of the following immunisations:
- Pertussis (dTpa, provided dTpa has not been given previously), plus a booster if immunisation has not been received withiin the past 10 years.
- MMR (if non-immune), and
- Varicella (if seronegative)
In addition, it is recommended that all Early Childhood Educators have Hepatitis A & B Vaccination
Students will be required to undergo a Working with Children Check and receive a positive notice and Blue Card

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas will give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities. That means cutting down the amount of time you need to complete your degree, or even enrolling straight into the second year of your university course.

More info:

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Supported learning environments

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Core units

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Northern Peninsula Area

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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Vet Student Loan - $15,793 cap

International Student Payment

Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources required

Placement

Important information

International important information

Pathways

University pathways

University pathways

Our pathway partners include: