Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care-117105H

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Vocational Augment Training

CRICOS CodeCRICOS Code:117105H
RTO CodeRTO Code:CHC50121
Course TypeCourse Type:Diploma
PrivatePrivate
Medium-scaleMedium-scale
Vocational Augment Training

This course has a new version availableDiploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

2026
  • Total Tuition Fee27,800 AUD
  • Course Duration1.0 Year (52 weeks)
  • Last Updated07-11-2025

Follow the process below, prepare materials in order, and track the progress of each stage.

  1. 1

    Prepare Materials (School Application)

    • Organize academic and language materials based on the list of target courses and schools.
    • If the requirements are not yet met, you can apply for a language pathway program/packaged course (ELICOS/internal test) first.
    • Name the electronic versions of documents uniformly (in English) for easy reuse in subsequent visa applications.
  2. 2

    Briefing on School-Arranged Interview (if applicable)

    • Submit application materials, including transcripts, passport, and English proficiency proof, to the State Department of Education.
    • School review: The Department of Education recommends schools based on the student's situation, and the school arranges an interview after its review.
    • Interview notification: An email will specify the interview time, method (usually Zoom or Teams), and preparation details.
    • Interview content: A conversation in English including self-introduction, interests, academic situation, future plans, and a comprehensive assessment of learning habits, adaptability, reasons for coming to Australia, etc. The duration is approximately 15-30 minutes.
  3. 3

    Submit School Application

    • Submit the application through the school's official website or an agent's portal and pay the application fee (if any).
    • Submit supplementary documents as required and track the admission progress (Conditional/Unconditional Offer).
    • After meeting the conditions, pay the tuition deposit and complete the acceptance procedure (Accept Offer).
  4. 4

    Obtain CoE and Arrange OSHC

    • The school issues the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).
    • Purchase/confirm OSHC to cover the entire visa period (including dependents, if any).
  5. 5

    Visa Document Preparation (Subclass 500)

    • Organize documents for finances, GTE, English proficiency, and medical examination, ensuring consistency with the chosen course.
    • Check the letterheads, dates, translation formats, and certification requirements of visa documents.

The school's visa assessment level determines the risk level for students applying for a visa and is a significant reference.

For example, if a school's visa assessment level is 2, the applicant will face more restrictions and be required to provide more written evidence, such as proof of language proficiency and financial capacity.

ClassificationCertificate Classification

  • Scheme

    ANZSCO Identifier

  • Reference Id

    421111

  • Certificate Classification

    Child Care Worker

  • Scheme

    ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier

  • Reference Id

    0701

  • Certificate Classification

    Teacher Education

  • Scheme

    Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier

  • Reference Id

    421

  • Certificate Classification

    Diploma of

  • Scheme

    Nationally Recognised Training Type

  • Reference Id

    11

  • Certificate Classification

    Qualification

DescriptionsCertificate Qualification

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 supervision of volunteers or other educators.

Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.

To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.

VIC
Campus:395-397 Victoria St ABBOTSFORD VIC 3067 Campus
Address:395-397 Victoria St, ABBOTSFORD, VIC 3067
Postcode:3067
Campus:Flinders Street Campus - Level 11 474 Flinders St MELBOURNE VIC 3000 Campus
Address:Level 11 474 Flinders Street, MELBOURNE, VIC 3000
Postcode:3000
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