Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Complete a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care at Bedford College and start a rewarding career in a booming high-growth sector.

Learn how to support, engage and teach young children in their formative years with a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, where you can make a real difference in the lives of children.

Qualification

CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Requires a prerequisite of Cert III in Early Childhood Education & Care
12 month duration
Part-time study available for Domestic students
CRICOS Code:107016C

Modes of delivery

Domestic students:

Online: Students are provided with a training plan that sets out a course structure for students to follow at their own pace
Face-to-face: Students attend college as per the class timetable set out for the course

International students:

Face-to-face: Students attend college as per the class timetable set out for the course

Entry requirements

Domestic students:

Successful completion of Year 10 (or equivalent)
No ATAR is required
Applicants undertake a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment for the College to determine the level of assistance needed to support the student.

International students:

Students must provide evidence of IELTS 5.5 (Academic) with no band lower than 5.0 score or equivalent (test must be completed within 2 years) and
Successful completion of a qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12
Provide a Statement of Purpose (SoP) for studying at Bedford College when applicable
A minimum age of 18 years is required

Career outcomes

Graduates of our diploma in children’s services can go into roles in childcare, early learning and educational centres such as long day care, pre-school and family day care.

Many graduating students go on to fulfil the following career opportunities:

Early Childhood Educator
Family Day Care Educator
Room Coordinator
Educational Leader
Service Coordinator
Assistant Director
Operations Manager
Workplace Mentor
Children’s Services Coordinator
Nanny or Au Pair

With high job prospects and plenty of choice when it comes to choosing your place of work, a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will have you work-ready within 12 months. If you’re looking to complete a diploma in childcare, studying with Bedford gives you the theory and practical experience required to become an early childhood educator.

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care | Diploma in Childcare

Practical placement

Thanks to our 80-year legacy providing nationally recognised training, Bedford works closely with industry partners as part of the students’ practicum placement, with many students going on to receive employment offers upon graduation.

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care students have a minimum of 280 mandatory hours of practicum placement over the duration of the course.

Note: If 18 years or over, a valid NSW Working with Children Check number is required for students to undertake the mandatory practicum.

University pathways

Some of our graduates choose to undertake further study upon completion of their diploma in childcare.

Bedford College have arrangements with high-ranking universities to provide articulation pathways (with credit) towards Bachelor degree programs. As the formal agreements are subject to periodic change, it is best to contact us directly for the most up-to-date information.