Entry requirements of Childhood courses

  • Entry Requirements: All students entering these courses must have completed Year 10 or equivalent qualification. Students with no formal qualifications are required to successfully complete the LLN test and meet with the Training Manager to be admitted.
  • Overseas students must demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
  • Entry Requirements: Entry to Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50121) is open to individuals who hold a CHC30121 or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Course Duration Campus
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education
and Care (CHC30125)
CRICOS CODE: 119581H		 1 year
  • Burwood
  • Brisbane
  • Gold Coast

Kick-start your career in childcare with this Certificate, the minimum required education level to work as a child care assistant and early childhood educator in a child care, long day care, or family day care centre. This course involves work placement so you can extend your all-round skills and gain the essential knowledge to thrive in your career.

Career opportunities include:

  • Out of School Hours assistant
  • Family Day Care provider (from home)
  • Early Childhood Care
  • Education Assistant
Course Duration Campus
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and
Care (CHC50121)
CRICOS CODE: 107179F		 1 year
  • Burwood
  • Brisbane
  • Gold Coast

Build upon your leadership skills and learn the knowledge required to operate as an educational leader or manager in the childcare industry. This comprehensive diploma will qualify you to design and implement programs that inspire creativity and establish a safe learning environment.

Career opportunities include:

  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Nominated Supervisor
  • Service Director/Centre Director

Entry Requirements: Entry to Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50121) is open to individuals who hold a CHC30121 or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Combined package programs include the above course + any of the below pathway programs.

Universities Course Combined
duration
University of
Wollongong
  • Bachelor of Education – The Early Years

5 years