Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who: Hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or, CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Students must be aged 18 years and above Evidence of acceptable English language test course as below: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.0, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), internet based test 73, Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) 169, Pearson Test of English Academic 54 In addition, students are asked to identify if they would like to participate in an LLN assessment as part of the enrolment process in the areas of reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy. This ensures the course is at an appropriate level for students and educational support is provided. All students must be willing to participate in mandatory work placement of a minimum of 280 hours and this will require a working with children clearance

This qualification is for those early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing programs in early childhood and care services. In most jurisdictions, it is the qualification required at Director or Service Manager level. Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au . Communications Liaison,, Group coordinator, Group leader