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Australian Learning Group

Subiaco , WA ,Australia

DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is for students who would like to take the next step in their Early Childhood Education career. This nationally recognised qualification is the perfect opportunity to build on the existing skills and knowledge acquired in Certificate III.

In this course, students will learn to implement an approved learning framework, and support children’s well-being, learning and development.

You will develop extensive skills and understanding of pedagogical practices and in-depth knowledge to design and implement an approved curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations.

Furthermore, you will gain the confidence to lead a team working in long daycare centres, family daycare, pre-schools or kindergartens.

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Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Curious about what roles in the industry you can apply for upon completing your CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care? Here’s a list of career opportunities:

  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Family Day Care Educator
  • Occasional Care Educator
  • Centre Director
  • Educational Leader
  • Room Leader
  • Nominated Supervisor
  • Second in Charge/ Certified Supervisor

PSW Opportunity

Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.

  • Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
  • Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
  • Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
  • The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants

Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:

  • Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
  • Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
  • Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
  • PhD students can stay upto 4 years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

You must meet both the academic and English language requirements.

Academic Requirements

  • Completion of at least the equivalent of Australian Year 10,
  • You must be at least 18 years of age.
  • English Language Requirements

You must meet one of the following criteria:

  • IELTS score of 5.5 (or equivalent), with no individual band score below 5.0; or
  • ALG in-house English proficiency test that is equivalent to IELTS 5.5; or
  • A Certificate IV level qualification (or higher) completed within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) in Australia within 2 years before starting this course; or
  • Completion of the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education in Australia and in the English language within 2 years before starting this course.

  • Course Code: 107419F
  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
  • Duration: 01 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 10960 AUD
    Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
    Application Fee: N/A
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