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Early Childhood Education and Care Courses

About the Early Childhood Education and Care courses

Early Childhood Education is a rewarding career working with young children and their families. If you see yourself as a caring, compassionate person who thrives on watching children grow and develop, start your career with an early childhood course in Australia.

Organised work placement will give you a sound understanding and practical hands-on experience in the childcare sector, opening doors to future employment.

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Available Courses

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

1 year

Possible career outcomes

Early Childhood Educator
Qualified out of school hours coordinator
Nanny
Family day carer

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

1 year

Possible career outcomes

Early childhood educator
Out-of-school hours educator or coordinator
Family daycare operator
Team, group or program leader
Educational leader
Early childhood service director or coordinator

Certificate III in School Based Education Support

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Certificate III in School Based Education Support

1 year

Possible career outcomes

Teachers’ aide
Education support worker
Integration aide
Teacher assistant
Learning support assistant

Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Certificate III in School Based Education Support

1 year

Possible career outcomes

Early learning and childcare centres
Kindergarten teaching (private or public)
Government agencies

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

4 years

Possible career outcomes

Early learning and childcare centres
Kindergarten teaching (private or public)
Pre-school teaching

English Language Requirements

One of the following:

An Australian Diploma
6.5 In IELTS (With No Band Less Than 6.0)
Any Other Equivalent Assessment Of English Language Proficiency (E.G. TOEFL, PTE)
Completion Of An Approved English Foundation Course

Entry Requirements

Year 12 Certificate Or Equivalent International Qualification.

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

2 years

Possible career outcomes

Graduates from the early childhood specialisation are qualified to teach in early childhood services. Graduates from the Primary specialisation are qualified to teach in primary schools (kindergarten/prep to Year 6).
Graduates from the Secondary specialisation are qualified to teach in their chosen learning areas in secondary schools.

English Language Requirements

One of the following:

An Australian Diploma
7.0 In IELTS (With No Band Less Than 7.0)
Any Other Equivalent Assessment Of English Language Proficiency (E.G. TOEFL, PTE)
Completion Of An Approved English Foundation Course

Entry Requirements

Year 12 Certificate Or Equivalent International Qualification.
Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education.

Visa Pathways

Child Care Worker (group leaders only) 421111

494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)

Child Care Centre Manager 134111

189 - Skilled Independent (subclass 189) - Points-Tested
190 - Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)
407 - Training visa (subclass 407)
485 - Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) - Graduate Work
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - Family sponsored
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
482 - Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) – Medium Term Stream
187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
491 - Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated
491 - Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) Family Sponsored
186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)

Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher 241111

186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)
189 - Skilled Independent (subclass 189) - Points-Tested
190 - Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)
407 - Training visa (subclass 407)
485 - Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) - Graduate Work
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - Family sponsored
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
482 - Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) – Medium Term Stream
187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
491 - Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated
491 - Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) Family Sponsored

Primary School Teacher 241213

190 - Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)
407 - Training visa (subclass 407)
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
482 - Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) - Short Term Stream
187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
491 - Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated

Early Childhood Education and Care Courses

About the Early Childhood Education and Care courses

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Available Courses

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Possible career outcomes

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Possible career outcomes

Certificate III in School Based Education Support

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Certificate III in School Based Education Support

Possible career outcomes

Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Certificate III in School Based Education Support

Possible career outcomes

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Possible career outcomes

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Possible career outcomes

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Visa Pathways

Child Care Worker (group leaders only) 421111

Child Care Centre Manager 134111

Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher 241111

Primary School Teacher 241213

"Building Bright Futures Through Early Childhood Education."