Wodonga TAFE
15-24 months (workplace/blended); 15-36 months (traineeship)
Advance your early childhood education career into leadership roles with this nationally recognised diploma. Designed for experienced educators, this qualification equips you with advanced skills in program development, staff supervision, and service management to become a director or team leader in regulated education and care services.
Entry requires completion of Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121 or CHC30113) or equivalent Australian qualification. Alternatively, you must hold a Certificate III in Children's Services with at least 12 months of cumulative full-time equivalent employment in a regulated education and care service within the last 5 years. All applicants must obtain a Working with Children's Check for Victoria and NSW and a National Police Check prior to admission. Some services may require evidence of immunisation records for placement. You must demonstrate suitable physical capability including ability to lift and carry children, sit or kneel on the floor, and perform childcare duties.
The diploma comprises 14 compulsory units covering essential leadership and early childhood education competencies. Core subjects include: Supporting team learning and development, developing emotional intelligence, and managing team effectiveness. Early childhood education units cover maintaining safe and healthy environments, fostering holistic child development and wellbeing, nurturing creativity, facilitating compliance, fostering positive interactions, implementing inclusion strategies, analysing information for learning, planning and implementing curriculum, embedding environmental responsibility, working in partnership with families, responding to grievances, and reflecting on professional practice. Students complete a minimum of 280 hours of work placement in a regulated children's education and care service, allowing practical application of knowledge and skills.
Wodonga TAFE is a registered training organisation (RTO 3097) with extensive experience in vocational education and training. The institution offers flexible delivery options including workplace-based and online learning, enabling working professionals to balance career advancement with continued employment. The course is eligible for Free TAFE funding for eligible individuals, reducing financial barriers to qualification. Wodonga TAFE provides comprehensive support services and maintains strong partnerships with early childhood education services across the region, ensuring quality placements and industry-relevant training.
Completing this diploma opens pathways to leadership and management positions in early childhood education and care services. Graduates can progress to roles such as centre director, service manager, authorised supervisor, or program leader. The qualification also provides a foundation for further university study, with credits recognised towards Early Childhood Education degrees, allowing you to combine practical industry experience with tertiary qualifications. Career advancement opportunities include managing multiple services, developing educational policies, leading teams, and contributing to the professional development of other educators.
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