Earn the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care online, at your own pace, with 280 hours of real workplace experience.
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Study online at your own pace, with 52 weeks course duration completed over 12 to 24 months, fitting around your work and personal commitments.
Access experienced trainers via email, the student portal and the learning management system throughout your studies.
MCIE's Work Placement Coordinator and SkilTrak facilitate placement into approved early childhood education environments. A placement coordination fee applies.
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).
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is a nationally recognised qualification trusted by employers across Australia.
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.
Students must complete 280 mandatory placement hours in a Long Day Care setting, with an appropriate range of work tasks and ratios of children, and access to a qualified supervisor (holds a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent). MCIE facilitates placement coordination via placement partner SkilTrak.
Roles this nationally recognised qualification can lead to. Salary ranges shown are published by the provider for this course.
Indicative market figures from publicly available Australia data (ABS / NCVER). 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 for graduates of CHC50121. Offered through Victoria University.
Extended bachelor reduced from 4 years to 3 years for graduates of CHC50121. Offered through Victoria University.
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The course duration is 52 weeks, completed over 12 to 24 months. The self-paced structure lets you move faster or slower depending on your schedule.
The course is delivered fully online by Melbourne City Institute of Education. Students access learning materials, assessments, and trainer support through the student portal and learning management system.
Students complete 280 hours of work placement in an approved early childhood education environment. Placement is coordinated through SkilTrak, and a $250 placement coordination fee applies.
Graduates are prepared for roles such as Lead Educator, Room Leader, Nominated Supervisor, Childcare Centre Supervisor, and Early Childhood Trainer. These roles exist across childcare centres, kindergartens, and community education services. The qualification prepares students for these roles but does not guarantee employment.
This diploma covers the skills and knowledge needed to lead early childhood programs, support children's development, and supervise educators in care settings. Students work through curriculum design, child safety, inclusive practice, and educational leadership. The course is delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education and completed entirely online.
Study is self-paced over 12 to 24 months, making it well-suited to people already working in childcare or balancing other commitments. Trainer support is available throughout via email and the student portal. The 280-hour work placement is coordinated through SkilTrak, placing students into approved early childhood environments.
Graduates of this nationally recognised qualification are prepared for leadership roles across childcare centres, kindergartens, and community education settings. A direct university pathway is also available for those looking to continue into a bachelor degree.
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