Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Admissions

Other requirements

Social /behavioural capability:

Students must have the social and language skills be able to communicate effectively with adults and children in both individual and group interactions.

Physical capability of lifting/handling children safely:

Students must be able to move quickly and efficiently in the case of an emergency, EG:

1. Able to get up and down off the floor easily 
2. Able to lift/ carry young children safely
3. Able to perform the physical activities required to provide an emergency first aid response.

All applicants must obtain a current Victorian Working with Children Check (volunteer or employee) and a current Police Check prior to course commencement.

Immunisation

Immunisations may be a requirement of the organisation you attend for your placement.  For more information about the potential immunisation requirements please go to:

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation/vaccination-for-people-working-with-children

Additional immunisations may be required in response to any changes in Government policy or the specific requirements of the organisation you attend for your placement.  Further information will be provided at the commencement of the course.

To protect your personal health and wellbeing it is recommended that you follow the guidelines for immunisation when working with children in early childhood and school settings

Digital Technologies

Students will need a P/C or laptop with internet access to engage successfully with the learning resources.  

Capability to:

• Use email effectively
• Create files and folders
• Upload and download files
• Log in using a username and password
• Engage with on-line readings, audio and video materials, quizzes and tasks

Trainees must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. They must have an active contact of employment and be registered with Victorian Registration and Qualification Authority. Participate in on-campus classes, off-campus excursions and workplace tasks and assessments.

Credit transfer

Recognition of prior learning

Course structure