Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood

The Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education has a mandatory 60 days of work placement, including 15 days with children aged birth – 35 months, 15 days with 3–5-year-olds, 5 days in a community Play Space with children aged birth – 8 years, and 25 days in a 3–4-year-old or 4–5-year-old kindergarten program (preschool). PIA will find you a placement, or you can also organise your own placement if this is your preference.

Yes, the Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education is recognised by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) for professional registration, and due to mutual recognition by the VIT and the NSW Education Standards Authority.

No, part-time mode is not available to a holder of a student visa who is not a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or who is not an Australian permanent resident, or who is a temporary resident of Australia. The CRICOS-registered duration for international students is 52 weeks or 1 year of full-time study (2 semesters).

International applicants must meet one of the following English language requirements: IELTS Academic 7 overall with no band less than 7.0; TOEFL IBT: 91 or better; Academic PTE: 66 or better; Cambridge English CAE and CPE (from 2015): 185 or better; or GCE A Levels with a C or better in English. English Language Test results are valid for two years from the date of the results up to the date of commencement at the Institute.

For Windows, the minimum requirement is Windows 11, Intel i5 (≥2.0 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 4 hours battery life, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and a built-in webcam, microphone, and speakers. For macOS, the minimum is the latest supported release or one previous, Apple M1 chip or later, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 4 hours battery life, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and built-in webcam, microphone, and speakers.