The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care builds the skills to lead, teach, and coordinate in early childhood settings across Australia.
The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care builds the skills to lead, teach, and coordinate in early childhood settings across Australia.
Roles graduates commonly move into across Australia. Your path depends on experience, employer and location.
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CHCECE042Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeingCHCECE048Plan and implement children's education and care curriculumCHCECE047Analyse information to inform children's learningCHCECE043Nurture creativity in childrenCHCECE041Maintain a safe and healthy environment for childrenCHCECE049Embed environmental responsibility in service operationsCHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practiceCHCECE045Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in childrenCHCECE046Implement strategies for the inclusion of all childrenCHCECE050Work in partnership with children's familiesCHCECE044Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care serviceBSBTWK502Manage team effectivenessCHCPOL002Develop and implement policyCHCMGT003Lead the work teamBSBSTR501Establish innovative work environmentsWhat you’ll typically need to get started in this nationally recognised qualification.
Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.
MCIE Work Placement Officers will facilitate work placement for students into early childhood environments. MCIE organises placement with host employers.
Provides a direct pathway into Victoria University's Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (reduced from 3 years to 2 years) or extended Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership (reduced from 4 years to 3 years).
Program is delivered as blended training, both in-person on campus and remotely in real-time via Microsoft Teams, with online self-paced options available.
MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions. Acceptance subject to ability to undertake all program requirements with reasonable adjustments where applicable.
The provider has a large network of domestic marketing partners and international education agents/partners across multiple countries facilitating student enrolments.
Melbourne City Institute of Education provides dedicated career services including job search assistance, resume writing, and interview preparation to help graduates find employment.
Committed ongoing support to participants whilst training; post placement support available.
MCIE is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that offers vocational education and training. It provides Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer services to candidates, assessing competencies acquired through formal, non-formal, and informal learning against training package or VET accredited course requirements.
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“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.”
This diploma covers child development, educational programming, inclusive practice, and leadership in early childhood settings. Students complete 280 hours of supervised work placement in real early childhood environments. The placement is organised on your behalf, so you can focus on learning.
Delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education, the course suits people entering the sector and those already working in it. Blended delivery combines on-campus sessions with live online classes via Microsoft Teams, plus self-paced online study. The program runs for 52 weeks.
Graduates who want to continue studying can move directly into Victoria University's Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, saving up to a full year of study time. Students with disabilities, learning differences, or medical conditions are welcomed, with reasonable adjustments available.
Enquire about this course and a course advisor from Melbourne City Institute of Education will be in touch with pricing and next steps.
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Nationally recognised training: CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education (RTO 22172).
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Last updated: July 2026