Early Childhood Education & Care

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Funded by the Victorian Government, the Early Childhood Tertiary Partnerships program aims to increase the number of Certificate III, Diploma, and Degree qualified early childhood educators in Victoria.

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QUALIFICATIONS & SHORT COURSES

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Become an Early Childhood Educator! Gain the skills and knowledge you need for a rewarding career and employment in an early childhood setting. Learn to use organisation policies, procedures, and individual children's profiles to plan activities and provide care to children, facilitating their leisure and play and enabling them to achieve their developmental outcomes. Depending on the early childhood service or setting, as an Early Childhood Educator you may work under direct supervision or autonomously.

Free TAFE
Traineeship Option

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FEES
FREE TAFE: This course is free to eligible individuals.

2025

Government Funded$3,634

Concession$727

Full Tuition$4,752

DELIVERY METHOD

Electronic Based,
Classroom Based,
Employer Based (VET Providers Only)

DURATION

On-campus, full-time: 12 months.
Traineeship (workplace-based): 15-24 months.

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

If you are interested in furthering your career as a leader in early childhood education, this qualification is for you. Or, if you are already working as an early childhood educator, this course will enable you to upskill your current qualifications to be leadership ready! The diploma will enable you to gain advanced skills to enable you to assist in developing, implementing and evaluating programs for children in a sensitive, caring and ethical way. Learn how to supervise staff and volunteers and to work as a director or service manager. NOTE: Students enrolling in this course must have successfully completed Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113 or CHC30121). Certified evidence is required.

Free TAFE

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FEES
FREE TAFE: This course is free to eligible individuals.

2025

Government Funded$6,548

Full Tuition$8,258

DELIVERY METHOD

Electronic Based

DURATION

Workplace/blended industry: (currently working a minimum 15 hours in a registered early childhood service, plus ability to attend monthly Zoom workshops online from 6pm, and occasional weekend sessions may occur): maximum 18 months. Traineeship (workplace-based): 15-36 months

Tiana's Story

Hear from Tiana about her experience in undertaking Early Childhood studies as a School-Based Apprentice/Trainee (SBAT)

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Become an Early Childhood Education & Care professional

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TRAINEESHIPS

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Become an Early Childhood Educator! Gain the skills and knowledge you need for a rewarding career and employment in an early childhood setting. Learn to use organisation policies, procedures, and individual children's profiles to plan activities and provide care to children, facilitating their leisure and play and enabling them to achieve their developmental outcomes. Depending on the early childhood service or setting, as an Early Childhood Educator you may work under direct supervision or autonomously.