Child care courses

The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is the entry level qualification for anyone who wants to work in the early childhood education sector. This qualification covers the fundamentals of early childhood development, education and care and gives graduates the skills, knowledge and experience to plan activities to promote children’s learning through play.

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is a highly sought after qualification within the child care sector. Upon completion, graduates will have the skills and knowledge to become a lead educator in the delivery of early childhood education programs for children in centre-based and family day cares.

The Diploma of School Age Education and Care applies to educators who are responsible for the day-to-day running of a before and after school care and/or vacation care service, with duties such as planning, implementing and managing programs which address regulatory and duty of care requirements.

The Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management is a senior management level qualification designed for leaders in the Health and Community sectors including the Early Childhood Education sector.