Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care - on campus with some online

This course is perfect for people who are already working in early childhood education and care, and want to progress their career as an educator or service supervisor. This course will provide students with the skills and practical knowledge to design and implement early childhood programs, by understanding the emotional, physical, cognitive and social needs of young children. TAFE Queensland's highly-experienced team of industry professionals will provide students with the support needed to succeed throughout your studies. Successful completion of this course will qualify graduates to design and implement early childhood education and care programs. Students will be equipped with the skills needed to plan, implement and evaluate programs in line with approved learning frameworks and regulatory requirements.

Graduates will also have a solid foundation to continue with further study.

Combined diploma/degrees: The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care can be combined with other programs as listed below to attain the awards of Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care - Electrical from TAFE Queensland and the relevant degree from the university. Students undertake initial study at TAFE Queensland and complete the degree at the relevant university. Duration, location, mode of study, semester intake, electives and specialisations may vary. All mandatory university admission and English language requirements must be met before university enrolment is finalised. For more information contact the relevant university. Note: TAFE Queensland students making transition to the degree may need to wait six months to start with the semester one university intake.

To apply for a combined diploma/degree, applicants must select the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care for the relevant TAFE Queensland location on their application and nominate their preferred degree/university (one only). Applicants can list the stand alone diploma or the combined program but not both. Listing more than one is not needed because they have the same eligibility and ATAR/rank requirements.

D Early Childhood Education and Care/B Early Childhood:

542356 Bracken Ridge/University of Southern Queensland (1-1.5OC & 2F or 4P)

520355 Cairns/University of Southern Queensland (1-1.5OC & 2F or 4P)

511352 Mooloolaba/University of Southern Queensland (1-2CO & 2F or 4P)

519355 Mount Isa/University of Southern Queensland (1-1.5CO & 2F or 4P)

581356 Online/University of Southern Queensland (1-2OS & 2F or 4P)

526356 Robina/University of Southern Queensland (1-2C & 2F or 4P)

555356 South Bank/University of Southern Queensland (1-1.75CO & 2F or 4P)

532356 Loganlea/University of Southern Queensland (1-1.5CO & 2F or 4P)

504356 Springfield/University of Southern Queensland (1-2CO & 2F or 4P)

568356 Toowoomba/University of Southern Queensland (1-2CO & 2F or 4P)

503355 Townsville (Pimlico)/University of Southern Queensland (1-1.5OC & 2F or 4P)

D Early Childhood Education and Care/B Education (Early Childhood):

542356 Bracken Ridge/University of Southern Queensland (1-1.5CO & 3F or 6P)

520355 Cairns/University of Southern Queensland (1-1.5OC & 3F or 6P)

532356 Loganlea/University of Southern Queensland (1-1.5CO & 3F or 6P)

511352 Mooloolaba/University of Southern Queensland (1-2CO & 3F or 6P)

519355 Mount Isa/University of Southern Queensland (1-1.5CO & 3F or 6P)

581356 Online/University of Southern Queensland (1-2OS & 3F or 6P)

526356 Robina/University of Southern Queensland (1-2C & 3F or 6P)

555356 South Bank/University of Southern Queensland (1-1.75CO & 3F or 6P)

504356 Springfield/University of Southern Queensland (1-2CO & 3F or 6P)

568356 Toowoomba/University of Southern Queensland (1-2CO & 3F or 6P)

503355 Townsville (Pimlico)/University of Southern Queensland (1-1.5OC & 3F or 6P)

D Early Childhood Education and Care/B Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5 Years):

542356 Bracken Ridge/Queensland University of Technology (1-1.5CO & 3F or 6P)

520355 Cairns/Queensland University of Technology (1-1.5OC & 3F or 6P)

532356 Loganlea/Queensland University of Technology (1-1.5CO & 3F or 6P)

511352 Mooloolaba/Queensland University of Technology (1-2CO & 3F or 6P)

519355 Mt Isa/Queensland University of Technology (1-1.5CO & 3F or 6P)

581356 Online/Queensland University of Technology (1-2OS & 3F or 6P)

526356 Robina/Queensland University of Technology (1-1.5CO & 3F or 6P)

555356 South Bank/Queensland University of Technology (1-1.5CO & 3F or 6P)

504356 Springfield/Queensland University of Technology (1-1.5CO & 3F or 6P)

568356 Toowoomba/Queensland University of Technology (1-1.5CO & 3F or 6P)

503355 Townsville (Pimlico)/Queensland University of Technology (1-1.5CO & 3F or 6P).