Satisfied with training
93.3% Satisfied with training
Improved work status
73.4% Improved work status
Average weekly pay
$1,494 Weekly pay
Program details
National Code
CHC50121
Units
12 core + 3 elective
Total duration
52 weeks
Program delivery
Blended training
Fees for domestic students
Tuition fee
$6,000
Government subsidised fee
Regional VIC delivery – $250
Melbourne Metropolitan delivery – $3,400
$40
Enrolment fees include additional resources required for the program and student ID charges. For additional service fees, such as re-assessment fees or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), please refer to the Domestic Student Handbook.
Students can decide whether they wish to purchase soft copy or hard copy textbooks.
Career Prospects
- Nominated Supervisor
- Early Childhood Educator
- Group, Team or Room Leader
- Early Childhood Centre Manager
- Early Childhood Centre Coordinator
- Educational Leader
- Early Childhood Educator
According to the National Skills Commission:
- There are currently 24,500 Child Care Centre Managers in Australia
- This occupation has considerable future growth of 21.8%
- Average weekly earnings are $1,494
- Currently 24,500 Child Care Centre Managers in Australia
- 72% of CCMs work full-time
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold either of the following qualifications:
- CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Education and skills
Regulatory
You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of at least 18 years of age.
All candidates require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have a USI number you can apply for one online at https://www.usi.gov.au/students, or you can give MCIE administration staff permission to apply on your behalf.
Students with disabilities
Digital technology
Industry requirements
Candidates may be asked to provide evidence of the following for work placement (requirements vary according to host employer policies):
- National Police Check
- Working with Children Check
- Flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccinations
Prior experience
Delivery and assessment
Blended training
This program is delivered as blended training, both in-person on campus and remotely in real-time via Microsoft Teams.
Assessment
Assessment tasks and strategies cover a wide range of methods and may include writing tasks, questions, projects or reports, practical demonstrations, group tasks, oral presentations, problem-solving tasks, case studies and discussions.
Work-placement
The work placement requirement of this qualification is 280 hours. MCIE will organise your work-placement with one of our host employers.
Pathway to University
Work placement support
Course Units
Core Units
- CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
- CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
- CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning
- CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
- CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
- CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
- CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
- CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families
- CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
- BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
Elective Units
- CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
- CHCMGT003 Lead the work team
- BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments
The reviews
Being supported, even when I am in University!
Completing my diploma of ECEC with MCIE was a very smooth journey. I was supported in many ways by the helpful and thoughtful trainers as I completed my course. I have now gone on to do my Bachelors at a University and MCIE is still supporting me with placements and guidance. Will definitely recommend this institute to whoever is looking to begin or further their studies.
Very qualified and great support
I am a student of MCIE, I am currently doing the Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, my trainer is Sumita and the centre is absolutely great and the trainer is well qualified and helps us in each and every step throughout the process. We are all already doing our work placement and they are providing us with traineeship programme in which you could start working while completing the course. It is a great opportunity and I am so happy I chose MCIE for doing my childhood degree.
Amazing faculty, structured courses and responsible staff
I joined diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. The course is well structured and the my trainer is very friendly. I like the way she is teaching. I definitely recommend this institute.
The Diploma in ECEC service helped me to see the world from a whole new perspective
Working in an ECEC service provided me an opportunity to make a real difference in the way a child approaches learning for life. You also get to encourage, nurture and support positive outcomes in children’s health, wellbeing and learning.
The Diploma of ECEC is the best way to further knowledge in Childcare.
I studied the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and I am currently gaining hand on experience at the Childcare Centre. I truly enjoy this course and I am hopeful to land a job in the near future
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