The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will extend on your existing skills within the childcare environment, allowing you to progress in a number of areas. If you are looking for a promotion or to advance your skills within the childcare industry this is the qualification that will get you there!

Course Cost

Payment Methods

Pay in Full or Interest Free Payment Plans from $50 per week

Start Date

Anytime

Duration

24 Months

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Entry Requirements

It is a pre-requisite of this course that you must already hold either CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Minimum age of entry is 15 years of age, unless otherwise stated.
• Students must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply.

What you will need

• Access to a computer

• Reliable Internet connection

Practical Placement

To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.

RPL & Credit Transfers

You may already have skills and expertise through previous or current work or study. For further information regarding Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) CLICK HERE.

Please make us aware of any certificates or qualifications you currently hold as you may be eligible for credit transfer.
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Payment Methods

Pay in Full or Interest Free Payment Plans from $50 per week

$2,700.00

Start Date

Anytime

Duration

24 Months

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  • Start Anytime

    With no set enrolment dates, you are able to enrol into our courses anytime and progress at your own pace.

  • Choose your payment method

    We offer affordable payment plans of $50.00 per week - interest free, with the option to make additional payments as you like. 

  • Recognised Australia Wide

    EPEC Education is a Nationally Recognised Training Organisation. Any qualification you complete with us will be recognised in any state. 

  • Online Assessment

    Complete your qualification through:  
    - Questionnaires
    - Reports
    - Case Studies
    - Work Samples
    - Some courses require practical placement

Why Choose EPEC?
An EPEC Education is More Than a Qualification

- It’s Your Winning Edge

Free Student Support

Benefit from true one-on-one support from our experienced educators and supportive admin staff via phone, live chat, or email. They are invested in your success, guiding you every step of the way with regular check-ins available at times and frequencies that suit you.   You are never alone with when you study with EPEC.

Free Resubmissions

Unlike many other Registered Training Organisations, we don’t charge you to resubmit failed assessments.  We want you to succeed and remove any barriers we can along the way.

BONUS - Professional Development Library Access

When you study a full qualification (Cert III and above) with EPEC, you unlock access to our exclusive $2000+ personal development library - packed with additional resources like Webinars and Industry Skill Builders (short courses) you can choose from to boost your skills, and add certificates to your portfolio that help you stand out to employers. 

Units

There are 15 units in the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. These consist of 3 electives and the 12 core units are mandatory to complete this qualification.

Core Units

• BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
• CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
• CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
• CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
• CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service
• CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
• CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
• CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children's learning
• CHCECE048 Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum
• CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
• CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children's families
•CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Elective Units

• BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
• BSBOPS502 Manage business operations plans
• CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
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Common Questions

  • What are your business hours?

    Our team is available to contact 24/7. You are welcome to call us on 07 4616 8111, email hello@epeceducation.com.au or talk to us via our LiveChat on the bottom right corner of our Website. 

  • What if I'm not sure about which course is right for me?

    Our team are experts at guiding you towards a course in which we believe you will succeed. Contact us to discuss your options, and we will make recommendations based on your interests and goals. 

  • What type of payment methods do you accept?

    For our Certificates and Diplomas, we offer interest free payment plans via Ezi-Debit. 


    Our Professional Development is able to be purchased online using Eftpos or Credit Card. We are also able to issue invoices if you would prefer to pay via bank transfer, or make a bulk purchase on behalf of a business. 

  • Can I receive credit for my previous studies?

    A credit transfer provides a credit for unit/s that you have completed through previous study.


    You can credit transfer a unit if this exact unit or an equivalent unit forms part of the units that make up your chosen qualification.


    If you have previously studied a similar qualification, please note this to our staff and any available credit transfers can be investigated.


    Our team will always ask you upon enrolment if you have completed any previous study and can do a quick check for you to see if you may have any available credit transfers.

  • Will I receive a certificate?

    Yes. All of our courses, whether a fully qualification, single unit, Webinar or Short course provide a certificate upon completion. 

  • Do you offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?

    Yes, we offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as a pathway for our students. More information can be found in our RPL Process and FAQ. 

  • Do you offer options for organisations wanting to purchase training for staff?

    Yes. We are able to invoice you directly for training, and provide quick and easy access for your staff. 


    If you require a course we do not currently offer, please get in touch as we are able to create tailor made solutions for most industries. 

  • What does Nationally Accredited mean?

    EPEC Education is a Registered Training Organisation, which offers Nationally Accredited Training. 


    This means that the qualifications (Certificates - Advanced Diplomas) that you complete with us are recognised in all States of Australia. 

  • What is a Unique Student Identifier (USI)?

    If you plan to complete nationally recognised training, you need a USI. Without one, you are not able to be issued your qualificaiton or statement of attainment. 


    You can check if you already have a USI or create one here: www.usi.gov.au

  • I have more questions - who can I contact?

    Contact our team by either calling 07 4616 8111, talking with us on the LiveChat on our Website, or emailing hello@epeceducation.com.au

Payment Options

Full Payment Upfront

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Study Now Pay Later

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