The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care builds the skills to lead, teach, and coordinate in early childhood settings across Australia.
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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 will organise work placement with one of their host employers. MCIE Work Placement Officers will facilitate placement into early childhood environments.
You may be eligible under Victorian Government Subsidised Training. Your eligibility is confirmed when you enquire.
Roles this nationally recognised qualification can lead to. Salary ranges are published by the provider; market figures come from public Australia data (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Market figures are indicative, from Jobs and Skills Australia projections, shortage ratings and vacancy data. Salary ranges are indicative and vary by state, setting and experience. No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.
Every unit is nationally recognised and sits on your transcript individually, which matters for credit and recognition later.
Reduced from 3 years to 2 years with this diploma. Offered through Victoria University.
Reduced from 4 years to 3 years with this diploma. Offered through Victoria University.
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.
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.
Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Includes additional resources required for the program and student ID charges. MCIE T-shirt $40 additional.
Exact fees, plans and any funding eligibility are confirmed by the provider when you enquire. No payment is made through Get Course.
Entry requirements can vary depending on your background and prior qualifications. The course welcomes students with disabilities, learning differences, and medical conditions, with reasonable adjustments available. Submit an enquiry to confirm the current entry requirements before you apply.
Pricing is not listed here as it can vary based on your circumstances, eligibility for government funding, and enrolment timing. Submit an enquiry to get up-to-date pricing details and find out whether you may be eligible for subsidised fees.
The course runs for 52 weeks. Delivery is self-paced within that structure, so your actual progress may vary. Submit an enquiry to confirm how the schedule works in practice.
Delivery is blended, combining on-campus sessions with live online classes via Microsoft Teams. Self-paced online study is also available. Melbourne City Institute of Education delivers all components of the course.
The course includes 280 hours of supervised work placement in early childhood environments. Melbourne City Institute of Education's Work Placement Officers organise placement with host employers on your behalf. Submit an enquiry to find out how placements are scheduled around your availability.
The CHC50121 prepares graduates for roles including Early Childhood Educator, Room Leader, Educational Leader, Centre Coordinator, and Centre Manager. This qualification does not guarantee employment.
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.
You don't need to have decided to get the answers. One short form, and the provider comes back with your fees, funding eligibility and a realistic study plan.
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