Course Overview
Early childhood education requires capable & caring educators
Early childhood education and care is one of the fastest growing industries in Australia with high demand for skilled and qualified professionals. This nationally recognised qualification empowers you with the skills to design and deliver meaningful education and care to children aged 0 – 6 years.
You will gain the knowledge to develop and implement programs that are stimulating and enhance children’s growth while applying approved learning frameworks and key concepts of early childhood theories for development and wellbeing.
Who's It For?
- This Diploma course is ideal for students ready to upskill and take their ECEC career to the next level
- Step up into a Centre Coordinator or Director role and make an immediate impact on the health, development, and well-being of the children in your care
- Transform yourself into a confident leader ready to lead your team to success
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Nominated Supervisor
- Early Childhood Educator
- Group, Team or Room Leader
- Early Childhood Centre Manager
- Early Childhood Centre Coordinator
- Educational Leader
- Early Childhood Educator
What You'll Learn
- This nationally recognised CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is designed to prepare you for a successful career in Childhood education
- You will learn how to develop the knowledge and skills to work across a range of early childhood settings, lead a team to success and ignite children’s imaginations
Recognition
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration and Study Load
- The course consists of 12 core units and 3 electives to be completed in 52 weeks
Delivery
- Online self-paced through our user-friendly learning management system and within the host workplace during work placement
Entry Requirements
Prerequisite courses
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold either of the following qualifications:
- CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Education and skills
- Students must complete a Pre-Training Review, meet the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for this program level, and demonstrate they are a suitable candidate for this program
Regulatory
- You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of at least 18 years of age. All candidates require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number
Students with disabilities
- MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions. Acceptance in this program is subject to candidates’ ability to undertake all program requirements as discussed in the Pre-Training Review, with reasonable adjustments where applicable
Digital technology
- Students must have sufficient digital literacy skills to access online content, enter answers to written questions and communicate with trainers via email, the student portal and the learning management system
For the online part of the course, you’ll need regular access to:
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- Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points.
- Internet: High-speed internet
- Windows: Operating system – Windows 8 or above.
- MAC: Operating system – OS X 10.14 Mojave or later
- Internet browser: Google Chrome or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.
- Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office, which is free to download).
- Office equipment: Printer and scanner to print and upload some of your assessments.
- Mobile phone with video capability or video camera: Some assessments in your course may require you to take real-time videos of you undertaking tasks for assessment in front of an MCIE assessor
Industry requirements
- Candidates may be asked to provide evidence of the following for work placement (requirements vary according to host employer policies):
- National Police Check
- Working with Children Check
- Flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccinations
Course Features
Advance your career
- Step up into leadership and management roles
Nationally accredited
- Gain a qualification recognised across Australia
Flexible learning
- Study while working with workplace-based training options
High-demand industry
- Early Childhood Educators are needed now more than ever
Work Placement
- Students must complete 280 mandatory placement hours for the work-based training component of this program.
- Students are required to find placement in a licensed Long Day Care setting, with an appropriate range of work tasks and ratios of children, and access to qualified supervisor (i.e. a person who holds a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care of equivalent)
Recognition of Prior Learning
- Credit Transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are available to eligible students
Assessment
- Assessments include written short answer questions, case study/scenario and practical demonstrations, work placement portfolio and reflective journal
Testimonials
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"I am at the final stage of completing my Diploma in Early Childhood Education at MCIE. Ms Syeda, my trainer at MCIE was fantastic! I learnt a lot from her and she passed on a lot of knowledge and insights which is of great help at the workplace. The course material and the learning structure is well tailored and is quite intriguing and challenging, which helps us learn and understand better. Highly recommend MCIE and if you can get Syeda as your trainer, it’s another big plus."Saranya DeviDiploma of Early Childhood Education & Care
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"I am going to finish my forth course at MCIE: Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. It has been an amazing journey. I have met lots of people, built new friendships and learn a lot. My trainer Vanessa is the best. She has been my mentor as well. She has helped me during my course in the best way possible, giving suggestions and advises. Her passion in teaching has pushed me to work hard and never give up. Thanks to all knowledge and skills learned and increased at MCIE during my studies I could reach important goals both in my profession and private life. I am very thankful to all MCIE staff and to my trainer for the great experience and support I have had. I highly recommend MCIE for your studies. It'a wonderful place to learn and develop your potential in a professional and caring environment."Stefania ZenoDiploma of Early Childhood Education & Care
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"I was a non-industrial and an anxious person when I chose this course and this career path. But thanks to MCIE and my trainer Sumita that I feel about myself a lot prepared and ready to step out and work as a confident educator in the childcare industry now. And I guess everyone does in our batch. Its her efforts that has paid off ,that half of my batch mates are with jobs in their hand even before ending of course. Talking of Maryaan who is the HOD of our campus is an immensely supportive person I have come across. She heard my concerns out when i was in trouble and ensured me a smooth experience throughout. She is women of words, extremely committed towards each student of MCIE ,making their journey smooth and worthy adhering commitments. A much recommended institute for those who wants to kick start their career in ECEC."Divya KalraDiploma of Early Childhood Education & Care
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About Melbourne City Institute of Education
MCIE is a leading provider of outcomes-focused quality vocational education and training programs. Our courses are founded on the desire to provide practical education leading to real job outcomes matching industry needs.
We empower our students to meet their career goals and have helped thousands of students gain jobs. We care about your needs, your aspirations and your outcomes and we work with you to remove the barriers to entry to your chosen career. Our outcomes-based training has helped us build an enviable reputation as a leading provider of quality vocational education in Victoria. Our focus is on competency-based practical education leading to real job outcomes and meeting the needs of industry and the community.
Melbourne City Institute of Education is a trading name of Melbourne City Institute of Education Pty. Ltd. as Trustee for MCIE Unit Trust which is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 22172).
