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Course code: CHC50121 | CRICOS Code: 108537C
Pathway to
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
OverviewAbout this pathway
A TAFE NSW vocational pathway allows you to carefully plan your study to achieve your career goals. This pathway allows you to study the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (1 Year) and the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (1 Year).
When you apply for these courses together, you can apply for your Student Visa to cover the duration of your study.
Courses includedThis pathway includes
CRICOS Code: 108535E | National Code: CHC30121
The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is designed for students who want to make a difference in the lives of children aged 0 to 5 years. This course teaches you the skills to support children in a critical time in their development and to have a positive impact on their future.
When you study at TAFE NSW you'll benefit from our excellent industry partnerships, practise your skills in a real workplace and learn from experienced professionals. You will learn how to provide safe, meaningful and inclusive education in a fun and playful setting, honouring children’s voices, cultures and rights.
Subject area: Children's ServicesENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Year 10 or equivalent
- Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent
COURSE INTAKES
for 2024
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Bankstown | Feb, Jul | $11,610 AUD |
| Glendale | Feb, Jul | $11,610 AUD |
| Loftus | Feb, Jul | $11,610 AUD |
| Meadowbank | Feb, Jul | $11,610 AUD |
| Nirimba | Feb, Jul | $11,610 AUD |
| Ourimbah | Feb | $11,610 AUD |
| Petersham | Feb, Jul | $11,610 AUD |
| Randwick | Feb, Jul | $11,610 AUD |
| St Leonards | Feb, Jul | $11,610 AUD |
| Ultimo | Jul | $11,610 AUD |
| Wollongong | Feb, Jul | $11,610 AUD |
for 2025
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Bankstown | Feb, Jul | $12,080 AUD |
| Glendale | Feb, Jul | $12,080 AUD |
| Loftus | Feb, Jul | $12,080 AUD |
| Meadowbank | Feb, Jul | $12,080 AUD |
| Nirimba | Feb, Jul | $12,080 AUD |
| Ourimbah | Feb, Jul | $12,080 AUD |
| Petersham | Feb, Jul | $12,080 AUD |
| Randwick | Feb, Jul | $12,080 AUD |
| St Leonards | Feb, Jul | $12,080 AUD |
| Ultimo | Feb (Full), Jul | $12,080 AUD |
| Wollongong | Feb, Jul | $12,080 AUD |
CRICOS Code: 108537C | National Code: CHC50121
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care gives you the skills to design early education programs that nurture creativity in children. Build on your mentoring skills and lead a team to create learning environments that enhance children’s development and education, and are safe for all.
This qualification provides you with extensive learning about how to critically reflect to enable you to make continuous improvements to your professional practice.
You'll graduate with the skills to make a real difference to children's education and help them grow personally. Learn from our experienced teaching staff as well as from your work placement experience. Take the opportunity to demonstrate your new skills and knowledge so you can lead and innovate in a growing industry.
Subject area: Children's ServicesENTRY REQUIREMENTS
PreRequisite:
English Language Requirements:
- Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent
TAFE NSW makes every effort to ensure your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs are met. The level of support you need may be assessed via a review of your LLN skills with written tasks and a one-on-one interview. If you need to strengthen your LLN skills, an individual training plan will be created with you.
COURSE INTAKES
for 2024
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Bankstown | Feb, Jul (Full) | $15,870 AUD |
| Glendale | Feb, Jul | $15,870 AUD |
| Meadowbank | Feb | $15,870 AUD |
| Nirimba | Feb, Jul | $15,870 AUD |
| Petersham | Feb, Jul | $15,870 AUD |
| Randwick | Feb, Jul | $15,870 AUD |
| St Leonards | Feb, Jul | $15,870 AUD |
| Wollongong | Feb, Jul | $15,870 AUD |
for 2025
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Bankstown | Feb (Full), Jul | $16,510 AUD |
| Glendale | Feb, Jul | $16,510 AUD |
| Meadowbank | Feb, Jul | $16,510 AUD |
| Nirimba | Feb, Jul | $16,510 AUD |
| Ourimbah | Feb | $16,510 AUD |
| Petersham | Feb, Jul | $16,510 AUD |
| Randwick | Feb (Full), Jul | $16,510 AUD |
| St Leonards | Feb, Jul | $16,510 AUD |
| Wollongong | Feb, Jul | $16,510 AUD |
SuitabilityIs this pathway suitable?
It is important that your chosen study pathway is right for you. All courses have requirements for your application which help determine your suitability for a course. At TAFE NSW we want you to be confident in your decision and successful in your studies.
- Academics: Year 10 or equivalent
- English: Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent