Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
National ID: CHC50113 | State ID: J594
A fulfilling career helping children grow and develop
This diploma will provide you with the skills and knowledge to manage the operation of a child care centre where you would be responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services (0-5 years), in accordance with licensing, accreditation and duty of care requirements. You would also supervise staff and volunteers.
During this course you will learn to provide care and meet the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of infants and young children in various care settings.
As part of this qualification you will undertake ongoing work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned. You will work closely with children from different backgrounds and cultures and provide care and support for them.
In most states this is the highest qualification required at director or service manager level for children's service centre based care and education.
Gain these skills
- Ethical work practices and legal requirements of the industry
- Advanced skills in:
- Care routines
- Working with families
- Observing and recording children's behaviour
- Working with culturally diverse clients
- Managing safety in the workplace
Is this course right for me?
I have the following attributes:
- Enjoy working with children and able to relate to them and their parents
- Enthusiastic, tactful, patient and a sense of humor
- Calm, alert, observant and active
- Able to use judgment and initiative and work as part of a team
- Good fitness level to be able to lift children and child care equipment
Entrance Requirements
Work placement
Job opportunities
Study pathway
How to apply
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver |
Non-School Leaver |
AQF |
| Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent |
Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades) |
Certificate III |
Work placement
Before attending work placement you will be required to obtain:
- Working with Children Check
- Federal Police Clearance
- Medical clearance
Under 18 students will be required to obtain a Confidential Statutory Declaration and a medical clearance.
Job opportunities
Other job titles may include:
- Crèche Supervisor
- Child Care Supervisor
- Playgroup Leader
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
Study pathway
Graduates are eligible for university entry and credit.
How to apply
On campus (full-time)
To apply to study on campus (full-time) through TAFE Admissions please go to tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au
Other study types
For all other study types eg part-time or online visit our Apply and Enrol page.
Apprenticeships and traineeships
To commence an apprenticeship or traineeship, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study, head to our Apprenticeships and traineeships page for more details.
Delivery location, important dates and study options
Continuous enrolment
Leederville - Employer based
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
3 year/s |
| When |
Continuous enrolment |
| Where |
Leederville |
| How |
Work-based
|
Fees and charges
View our Indicative Fees list
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| Unit Title |
National ID |
| Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
CHCDIV002 |
| Develop cultural competence |
CHCECE001 |
| Ensure the health and safety of children |
CHCECE002 |
| Provide care for children |
CHCECE003 |
| Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
CHCECE004 |
| Provide care for babies and toddlers |
CHCECE005 |
| Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
CHCECE007 |
| Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
CHCECE009 |
| Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
CHCECE016 |
| Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood |
CHCECE017 |
| Nurture creativity in children |
CHCECE018 |
| Facilitate compliance in an education and care service |
CHCECE019 |
| Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour |
CHCECE020 |
| Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
CHCECE021 |
| Promote children's agency |
CHCECE022 |
| Analyse information to inform learning |
CHCECE023 |
| Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development |
CHCECE024 |
| Embed sustainable practices in service operations |
CHCECE025 |
| Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
CHCECE026 |
| Work legally and ethically |
CHCLEG001 |
| Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
CHCPRT001 |
| Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
HLTAID004 |
| Maintain work health and safety |
HLTWHS003 |
Elective
| Unit Title |
National ID |
| Support behaviour of children and young people |
CHCECE006 |
| Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
CHCECE010 |
| Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
CHCECE011 |
| Lead the work team |
CHCMGT003 |
| Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
CHCPRP003 |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Leederville - Traineeship
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
3 year/s |
| When |
Continuous enrolment |
| Where |
Leederville |
| How |
Traineeship
Work-based
|
Fees and charges
View our Indicative Fees list
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| Unit Title |
National ID |
| Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
CHCDIV002 |
| Develop cultural competence |
CHCECE001 |
| Ensure the health and safety of children |
CHCECE002 |
| Provide care for children |
CHCECE003 |
| Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
CHCECE004 |
| Provide care for babies and toddlers |
CHCECE005 |
| Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
CHCECE007 |
| Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
CHCECE009 |
| Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
CHCECE016 |
| Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood |
CHCECE017 |
| Nurture creativity in children |
CHCECE018 |
| Facilitate compliance in an education and care service |
CHCECE019 |
| Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour |
CHCECE020 |
| Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
CHCECE021 |
| Promote children's agency |
CHCECE022 |
| Analyse information to inform learning |
CHCECE023 |
| Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development |
CHCECE024 |
| Embed sustainable practices in service operations |
CHCECE025 |
| Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
CHCECE026 |
| Work legally and ethically |
CHCLEG001 |
| Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
CHCPRT001 |
| Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
HLTAID004 |
| Maintain work health and safety |
HLTWHS003 |
Elective
| Unit Title |
National ID |
| Support behaviour of children and young people |
CHCECE006 |
| Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
CHCECE010 |
| Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
CHCECE011 |
| Lead the work team |
CHCMGT003 |
| Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
CHCPRP003 |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 1
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) - On Campus
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
18 months |
| When |
Semester 1, 2019 |
| Where |
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) |
| How |
Full-Time
On campus
|
Fees and charges
View our Indicative Fees list
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| Unit Title |
National ID |
| Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
CHCDIV002 |
| Develop cultural competence |
CHCECE001 |
| Ensure the health and safety of children |
CHCECE002 |
| Provide care for children |
CHCECE003 |
| Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
CHCECE004 |
| Provide care for babies and toddlers |
CHCECE005 |
| Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
CHCECE007 |
| Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
CHCECE009 |
| Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
CHCECE016 |
| Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood |
CHCECE017 |
| Nurture creativity in children |
CHCECE018 |
| Facilitate compliance in an education and care service |
CHCECE019 |
| Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour |
CHCECE020 |
| Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
CHCECE021 |
| Promote children's agency |
CHCECE022 |
| Analyse information to inform learning |
CHCECE023 |
| Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development |
CHCECE024 |
| Embed sustainable practices in service operations |
CHCECE025 |
| Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
CHCECE026 |
| Work legally and ethically |
CHCLEG001 |
| Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
CHCPRT001 |
| Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
HLTAID004 |
| Maintain work health and safety |
HLTWHS003 |
Elective
| Unit Title |
National ID |
| Support behaviour of children and young people |
CHCECE006 |
| Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
CHCECE010 |
| Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
CHCECE011 |
| Lead the work team |
CHCMGT003 |
| Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
CHCPRP003 |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Midland - On Campus
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
18 months |
| When |
Semester 1, 2019 |
| Where |
Midland |
| How |
Full-Time
On campus
|
Fees and charges
View our Indicative Fees list
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| Unit Title |
National ID |
| Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
CHCDIV002 |
| Develop cultural competence |
CHCECE001 |
| Ensure the health and safety of children |
CHCECE002 |
| Provide care for children |
CHCECE003 |
| Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
CHCECE004 |
| Provide care for babies and toddlers |
CHCECE005 |
| Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
CHCECE007 |
| Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
CHCECE009 |
| Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
CHCECE016 |
| Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood |
CHCECE017 |
| Nurture creativity in children |
CHCECE018 |
| Facilitate compliance in an education and care service |
CHCECE019 |
| Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour |
CHCECE020 |
| Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
CHCECE021 |
| Promote children's agency |
CHCECE022 |
| Analyse information to inform learning |
CHCECE023 |
| Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development |
CHCECE024 |
| Embed sustainable practices in service operations |
CHCECE025 |
| Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
CHCECE026 |
| Work legally and ethically |
CHCLEG001 |
| Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
CHCPRT001 |
| Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
HLTAID004 |
| Maintain work health and safety |
HLTWHS003 |
Elective
| Unit Title |
National ID |
| Support behaviour of children and young people |
CHCECE006 |
| Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
CHCECE010 |
| Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
CHCECE011 |
| Lead the work team |
CHCMGT003 |
| Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
CHCPRP003 |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 2
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) - On Campus
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
3 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 2, 2019 |
| Where |
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) |
| How |
On campus
|
Fees and charges
View our Indicative Fees list
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| Unit Title |
National ID |
| Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
CHCDIV002 |
| Develop cultural competence |
CHCECE001 |
| Ensure the health and safety of children |
CHCECE002 |
| Provide care for children |
CHCECE003 |
| Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
CHCECE004 |
| Provide care for babies and toddlers |
CHCECE005 |
| Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
CHCECE007 |
| Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
CHCECE009 |
| Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
CHCECE016 |
| Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood |
CHCECE017 |
| Nurture creativity in children |
CHCECE018 |
| Facilitate compliance in an education and care service |
CHCECE019 |
| Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour |
CHCECE020 |
| Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
CHCECE021 |
| Promote children's agency |
CHCECE022 |
| Analyse information to inform learning |
CHCECE023 |
| Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development |
CHCECE024 |
| Embed sustainable practices in service operations |
CHCECE025 |
| Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
CHCECE026 |
| Work legally and ethically |
CHCLEG001 |
| Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
CHCPRT001 |
| Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
HLTAID004 |
| Maintain work health and safety |
HLTWHS003 |
Elective
| Unit Title |
National ID |
| Support behaviour of children and young people |
CHCECE006 |
| Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
CHCECE010 |
| Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
CHCECE011 |
| Lead the work team |
CHCMGT003 |
| Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
CHCPRP003 |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Leederville - On Campus
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
3 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 2, 2019 |
| Where |
Leederville |
| How |
On campus
|
Fees and charges
View our Indicative Fees list
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| Unit Title |
National ID |
| Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
CHCDIV002 |
| Develop cultural competence |
CHCECE001 |
| Ensure the health and safety of children |
CHCECE002 |
| Provide care for children |
CHCECE003 |
| Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
CHCECE004 |
| Provide care for babies and toddlers |
CHCECE005 |
| Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
CHCECE007 |
| Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
CHCECE009 |
| Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
CHCECE016 |
| Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood |
CHCECE017 |
| Nurture creativity in children |
CHCECE018 |
| Facilitate compliance in an education and care service |
CHCECE019 |
| Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour |
CHCECE020 |
| Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
CHCECE021 |
| Promote children's agency |
CHCECE022 |
| Analyse information to inform learning |
CHCECE023 |
| Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development |
CHCECE024 |
| Embed sustainable practices in service operations |
CHCECE025 |
| Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
CHCECE026 |
| Work legally and ethically |
CHCLEG001 |
| Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
CHCPRT001 |
| Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
HLTAID004 |
| Maintain work health and safety |
HLTWHS003 |
Elective
| Unit Title |
National ID |
| Support behaviour of children and young people |
CHCECE006 |
| Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
CHCECE010 |
| Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
CHCECE011 |
| Lead the work team |
CHCMGT003 |
| Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
CHCPRP003 |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Leederville - Online
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 year/s |
| When |
Semester 2, 2019 |
| Where |
Leederville |
| How |
Online
|
Fees and charges
View our Indicative Fees list
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| Unit Title |
National ID |
| Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
CHCDIV002 |
| Develop cultural competence |
CHCECE001 |
| Ensure the health and safety of children |
CHCECE002 |
| Provide care for children |
CHCECE003 |
| Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
CHCECE004 |
| Provide care for babies and toddlers |
CHCECE005 |
| Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
CHCECE007 |
| Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
CHCECE009 |
| Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
CHCECE016 |
| Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood |
CHCECE017 |
| Nurture creativity in children |
CHCECE018 |
| Facilitate compliance in an education and care service |
CHCECE019 |
| Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour |
CHCECE020 |
| Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
CHCECE021 |
| Promote children's agency |
CHCECE022 |
| Analyse information to inform learning |
CHCECE023 |
| Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development |
CHCECE024 |
| Embed sustainable practices in service operations |
CHCECE025 |
| Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
CHCECE026 |
| Work legally and ethically |
CHCLEG001 |
| Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
CHCPRT001 |
| Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
HLTAID004 |
| Maintain work health and safety |
HLTWHS003 |
Elective
| Unit Title |
National ID |
| Support behaviour of children and young people |
CHCECE006 |
| Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
CHCECE010 |
| Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
CHCECE011 |
| Lead the work team |
CHCMGT003 |
| Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
CHCPRP003 |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Page last updated May 30, 2019
