Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care – CHC50125

Queensland Academy of Technology

Embark on a rewarding career in Early Childhood education in Australia with this advanced qualification and gain the specialised knowledge and skills needed to work as an Early Childhood Educator or Centre Director. A Diploma further enables you to apply theoretical concepts to implement and manage education and care programs, source and use an approved childhood learning framework, and supervise staff and volunteers within early childhood education settings (such as kindergarten programs). You’ll also gain entry level management knowledge and skills that let you oversee the care service and early childhood education in Australia. Upon completion of this course, you will be granted a Nationally Recognised Qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).Through your study time here at Queensland Academy of Technology, you will engage with our professional teachers, and learn about the development of the whole child. The holistic development covers intellectual, social, emotional, physical and educational needs of children under six years old. This qualification will empower you with the knowledge and practical experience required to work in the industry of early childhood education in Australia, to develop positive and respectful relationships with children, to support their learning, maintain food safety, and promote children’s health, development, wellbeing, rights and safety. This course will build on your skills in curriculum planning care routines and understanding children’s cognitive development. As an educator you will be qualified to supervise child care assistant staff, early childhood education staff, and students and volunteers, implement programs for the children in an early years setting and work with school age children in outside school hours care.

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