Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
CHC52021 DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
Course CRICOS Code: 114144C
Course Overview
This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Educators at this level are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations. They use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. They may have responsibility for the supervision of volunteers or other educators.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens. Enrol now for the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and take the next step in your studies.
Program Overview
Entry Requirements
- Academic Requirements:
- Holds a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care OR CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
- Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.
- IELTS (Academic) band score 6.0 or equivalent score in other English tests, including PTE, TOEFL and CAE.
- 18 years or older at commencement of course.
- Additional Requirements:
- WMIT will conduct an LLN assessment of the student at the time of orientation to identify the support required by the students. This support will enable students to complete the qualification successfully within the required timeframe.
- WMIT will conduct LLN assessment of the student at the time of orientation to identify the support required by the students. This support will enable students to complete qualification successfully in required time.
Career Pathways & Education Pathways
- Once you have successfully completed the CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support you can apply for jobs within the Aged Care industry, which may include:
- Personal Care Worker
- Aged Care Activity Worker
- Care Service Team Leader
- Care Supervisor (Aged Care)
- The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
- Diploma of Community Services OR
- Any other relevant qualification at Diploma level
To attain the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, 15 units must be achieved, consisting of 12 core and 3 elective units listed below:
Course Credit
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WMIT can grant you credit towards your course for units of competency that you have already completed with another RTO or authorised issuing organisation.
We can also grant you Credit for subjects or units you have completed where equivalence can be established between the unit in your course and the subject or unit you have completed. - There is no charge to apply for Credit.
- To apply, fill in the Credit Application Form and submit it as part of your enrolment.
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*Please refer to your Student Handbook for more information on Course Credit.
International students should be aware that if credit is granted, the course duration will be adjusted and confirmation will be provided in writing.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where skills and knowledge that you have gained through work and life experience and other unrecognised training can be formally recognised.
- WMIT has a process that has been structured to minimise the time and cost to applicants and provides a supportive approach to students wishing to take up this option. You should ideally apply for RPL at the time of enrolment, but you may also apply up to 2 weeks into your course.
- During the entry process and interview stage, WMIT will discuss with you the process and options for RPL. Suitability is often determined on how much experience you have in a certain area, your work history and previous training. If RPL is determined as a possibility for you, you will be provided with a kit that will guide you in working through each unit to determine relevant skills and experience and identify whether you would be able to provide the required evidence.
- A trainer/assessor will be available to assist you throughout this process.
- *Please refer to your Student Handbook for more information on RPL. International students should be aware that if RPL is granted, the course duration will be adjusted and confirmation will be provided in writing.
Why Choose WMIT?
Strong Reputation in Vocational Education
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West Melbourne Institute of Technology has established itself as a trusted provider of nationally recognised qualifications in high-demand sectors. For students pursuing the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, this reputation offers confidence that the training meets Australian standards and employer expectations. Graduates benefit from studying with an institute known for its consistency, compliance and professionalism.
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West Melbourne Institute of Technology has established itself as a trusted provider of nationally recognised qualifications in high-demand sectors. For students pursuing the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, this reputation offers confidence that the training meets Australian standards and employer expectations. Graduates benefit from studying with an institute known for its consistency, compliance and professionalism.
Educators with Real Industry Backgrounds
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The teaching staff brings practical experience from early childhood services, not just theoretical knowledge. This means students are guided by trainers who understand the realities of working in long day care settings, kindergarten and community-based centres. Their insight helps learners apply course concepts to workplace environments with confidence.
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The teaching staff brings practical experience from early childhood services, not just theoretical knowledge. This means students are guided by trainers who understand the realities of working in long day care settings, kindergarten and community-based centres. Their insight helps learners apply course concepts to workplace environments with confidence.
Central Melbourne Location with Accessible Facilities
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The campus is based in a well-connected part of the city, making attendance straightforward for those living locally or arriving from overseas. Students undertaking a diploma in early childhood education have access to classrooms, resources and support services within walking distance of public transport. This setting also places them close to a range of regulated early childhood centres for work placement opportunities.
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The campus is based in a well-connected part of the city, making attendance straightforward for those living locally or arriving from overseas. Students undertaking a diploma in early childhood education have access to classrooms, resources and support services within walking distance of public transport. This setting also places them close to a range of regulated early childhood centres for work placement opportunities.
Training & Placement Arrangements
Training Arrangements
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Class sessions are planned to ensure that students have a mixture of practical and theoretical components and those classes cater to a wide variety of learning styles. Additionally, workplace practices and environments will be regularly simulated and used to conduct skills-based assessments in accordance with unit requirements.
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WMIT organises face-to-face training of 20 hours per week; all international students must attend the classes to comply with student visa conditions.
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Homework tasks may include research, readings from related textbooks and continuing to work on assessment tasks.
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Students are provided with Learner Guides for each unit to support their learning (these are included in the course fees).
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Class sessions are planned to ensure that students have a mixture of practical and theoretical components and those classes cater to a wide variety of learning styles. Additionally, workplace practices and environments will be regularly simulated and used to conduct skills-based assessments in accordance with unit requirements.
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WMIT organises face-to-face training of 20 hours per week; all international students must attend the classes to comply with student visa conditions.
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Homework tasks may include research, readings from related textbooks and continuing to work on assessment tasks.
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Students are provided with Learner Guides for each unit to support their learning (these are included in the course fees).
Placement Arrangements
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Work Placement is an important component of the qualification that provides students with the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge in an early childhood education and care setting. Students are required to complete a minimum of 280 hours of work placement in a regulated Children’s Education and Care Services Centre in Australia for successful completion of the course.
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This work placement is only to be conducted in a regulated Children’s Education and Care Services Centre that has entered into a work placement agreement with WMIT.
The students will be provided with a Skills Workbook containing assessment tasks and activities to be completed during work placement and the students will need to complete the workplace tasks.
The WMIT trainer/assessor will visit and observe students in the workplace to determine the students’ competency in the practical component of the course.
The WMIT trainer/assessor will also act as a liaison between the workplace, workplace supervisors and WMIT through emails, calls and compulsory visits.
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Work Placement is an important component of the qualification that provides students with the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge in an early childhood education and care setting. Students are required to complete a minimum of 280 hours of work placement in a regulated Children’s Education and Care Services Centre in Australia for successful completion of the course.
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This work placement is only to be conducted in a regulated Children’s Education and Care Services Centre that has entered into a work placement agreement with WMIT.
The students will be provided with a Skills Workbook containing assessment tasks and activities to be completed during work placement and the students will need to complete the workplace tasks.
The WMIT trainer/assessor will visit and observe students in the workplace to determine the students’ competency in the practical component of the course.
The WMIT trainer/assessor will also act as a liaison between the workplace, workplace supervisors and WMIT through emails, calls and compulsory visits.
Additional Support & Assessment Arrangements
Additional Support
All students will complete a language literacy and numeracy assessment at orientation to determine their learning support needs. All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help them achieve competency. Where additional support needs have been identified, an Individual Support Plan will be developed, which may include:
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Mentoring from trainers
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Additional classes, tutorials and workshops
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Computer and Technology support
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Referral to external support services
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Reasonable assessment to adjustments
Provision of additional support services will be provided where necessary to enable students to participate in the same way as any other person, regardless of whether support services have been required.
Assessment Arrangement
There are a variety of assessment methods used for this qualification, including:
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Written questions
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Projects
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Case studies
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Role plays
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Research
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Reports
Course Details
Delivery Mode
This course will be delivered as classroom-based face-to-face training.
Delivery Location
Level 10, 474 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Course Duration
This course will be delivered over 60 weeks as follows:
- Course Delivery: 50 Weeks (including 14 weeks of practical placement)
- Holidays: 10 Weeks
AQF Level - V
Duration - 60 Weeks
Course Fee - $15,750
Course Fee
- Total Tuition Fees: $15,000.00
- Admission Fee: $250.00
- Material Fee: $500.00
Payment Plan
- Non-refundable enrolment deposit (prior to commencement) – $250
- 4 equal instalments of tuition fee before the start of every term
Additional charges apply if students require
- Additional copies of a student’s qualification/record of results and/or statement of attainment: $50 per document applies, and $70 if express post is required.
- Printing costs may be required to complete assessments. Students may print and copy on campus for a cost of 15c per page; however, they may also use other printing facilities.
RPL Costs
- Application Fee – $250
- Charge per unit of competency – $400
- Nationally Recognised Training does not incur GST.
- Students will only be eligible to receive their qualification if fees have been paid in full and all course requirements have been met.
- *Please refer to your Student Handbook for our Fees and Refunds Policy.
Other costs (not included) to be aware of
- Please refer to the student handbook for guidance in relation to budgeting and planning.
- USB drives that students are required to use to submit their assessments. Students may bring their own or purchase nearby.
- Notebooks/pens/laptops* or other general stationery required for students to complete their work.
- *A note about computers: Many homework and assessment tasks require access to a computer and the internet; therefore, it is recommended that students bring or purchase a laptop if possible.
Inclusions
- Unless otherwise specified, tuition fees include all training and assessment as well as required resources and textbooks necessary for students to achieve the qualification or course in which they are enrolling.
- If students don’t have their own, they can use nearby public facilities, which are listed in the Student Handbook for their convenience. It is optional for students to bring a laptop to class; some students may choose to do so to keep their notes organised, but where a computer is required for class activities, the trainer/assessor will arrange to book the college computers for class sessions.
ENQUIRE ABOUT THIS COURSE
- If you need more certainty before lodging an application, our admissions staff is available to help. We can answer questions about eligibility, study duration or upcoming start dates so you can assess how the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care fits your goals.
- Prepared to move ahead? Apply now to secure your slot.
