Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
International StudentsAdvance Your Career in Early Childhood Education
Transform your passion for children into a fulfilling career with our Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. This comprehensive program explores child development across physical, cognitive, social, and emotional dimensions, preparing you for leadership roles in the early childhood sector. Students will learn to design play-based learning experiences, establish health and safety protocols, develop family partnerships, and address ethical and legal responsibilities through practical placements in regulated childcare settings.
Face to Face Learning
Learn directly from experienced trainers in our Melbourne campus with hands-on, interactive classroom sessions.
Comprehensive Curriculum
12 core units and 3 electives covering curriculum design, compliance, family partnerships, and leadership in early childhood.
280 Hours Placement
Mandatory work-based training in a regulated children's education and care service in Australia.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for international students who are interested in advancing their career in early childhood education and care. Graduates will be qualified to design curricula aligned with approved learning frameworks and maintain service compliance in leadership positions.
It is expected that learners will hold a CHC30121 or CHC30113 qualification. Where learners have additional experience, they will be able to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning and will be granted credits in units where they are able to demonstrate competence across all aspects of those units.
Where This Qualification Takes You
To enrol in the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care at The Performance College, students must meet the following entry requirements:
Academic Requirement
Must hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Recognition of Prior Learning is available for experienced learners.
English Language Requirements
Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent. For equivalency of various English Language proficiency testing, and other forms of equivalency please refer to the Student Handbook. OR a minimum of two (2) years of study at an AQF Level 4 or higher completed in Australia.
Pre-Training Review
All learners will undertake an initial skills assessment to determine suitability for the course and student needs. The review aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, the relevance of the course and relevant experience. Determination of course suitability and additional support (if any) will be made by a qualified assessor.
Language Literacy and Numeracy
All students will be required to complete an LLN assessment prior to the onset of the course. The Performance College uses the LLN Robot platform for the assessment. All reports and training supplements are generated by the LLN Robot system after comparing the learner’s ACSF spiky profile to the profile of this course.
Work Based Training
A mandatory 280 hours of work-based training in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia is required as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours is applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
Pre-Commencement Checks
Police Clearance Certificate (not more than 12 months old), valid Working with Children clearance, and relevant immunisation checks if required by the placement provider.
Hardware / Software Requirements
For students to work on assessments, tasks and self-study all learners are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with Windows operating system and office application like Microsoft Word at their own cost. Where needed, The Performance College will provide access to computers or laptops, through an MoU setup with an external IT company.
Age Requirement
Students must be a minimum age of 18 years or above at the time of course commencement.
Core Units (8)
Elective Units (3)
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