About this Course:
Care for children, and help them learn about our world with a Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care. This course teaches students to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard.
This course is ideal if you want to become early childhood educators responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in Early Childhood Education and Care services. You will learn how to plan learning using appropriate frameworks, support child development, understand legislation and maintain a safe environment for children, families, and staff.
This course has a practical component that requires 240 hours to be completed in a registered and licensed children’s service over the period of the qualification. Placement must occur for the full duration of the study period.
What You’ll Learn:
SANDY BAY CENTRE
Adam Ren
Adam holds a Ph.D. degree in early childhood from Macquarie University, Sydney. He teaches Certificate III and Diploma courses of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) and coordinates the students’ work placement. The ECEC courses have enjoyed a good reputation in the childcare industry in Hobart and NIET has become Tasmania’s preferred ECEC training provider.
| Course Name | Course Duration | Domestic Base Rate | Campus Availability | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care | 52 weeks | $5,000 | HBT | Monthly |
Enrolment Fee: $200
Material Fee: $100
NIET’s tuition fees vary based on a combination of residential status, location at the time of applying, campus capacity and other factors. Fee information provided for this course is therefore indicative and intended only as a guide. Specific tuition fees, terms and conditions will be provided via a formal Letter Of Offer issued to successful applicants. Should you wish to discuss tuition fees, please Contact Us or alternatively, you may Apply Now and our Admissions Team will respond with a formal Letter of Offer should your application be successful.
Material fee includes two eBook textbooks - Kearns, The Business of Childcare, 5e & Kearns, Frameworks for Learning & Development, 5e.
The training package does not have any entry requirement, but NIET’s specific course entry requirements are:
Education
English
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Our low fees are designed to make education accessible to all students, and we provide a range of funding options, and customised payment schedules.
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Our college caters to learners of all academic backgrounds and English levels, with a huge range of free study support and tutoring options.
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Our team will send you a letter of offer for you to accept. Send it back, pay your enrolment fee, then our incredible Admissions team will send you an onboarding pack, and schedule in your classes. Welcome onboard!
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