Earn while you learn with CHC50121, a 52-week traineeship that combines workplace training with 280 hours of hands-on placement.
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Program is delivered in the workplace with approximately 6 hours of structured workplace training per month
280 hours of work placement completed with your employer over the course of the traineeship
Leads to an Australian Qualification that complies with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) or a Statement of Attainment
MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions, 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.
280 hours work placement completed with employer over the course of the traineeship
You may be eligible under Victorian and Commonwealth government funding. Your eligibility is confirmed when you enquire.
Roles this nationally recognised qualification can lead to. 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. 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.
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.
Tuition fee $7,500. Textbooks $110. MCIE T-shirt $40. Enrolment fees include additional resources and student ID charges.
Exact fees, plans and any funding eligibility are confirmed by the provider when you enquire. No payment is made through Get Course.
This is a workplace-based traineeship, so students need to be employed in a suitable childcare setting. Specific entry requirements may vary. Submit an enquiry to confirm current eligibility criteria before enrolling.
Pricing for this traineeship can vary depending on your employment status, location, and eligibility for government funding. Submit an enquiry to get up-to-date pricing details for your situation.
The traineeship runs for 52 weeks. Structured workplace training is delivered at approximately 6 hours per month alongside your normal employment.
This course is delivered face-to-face in the workplace by Melbourne City Institute of Education. It is not available fully online or as a self-paced program. Training sessions take place at your workplace throughout the traineeship.
The traineeship includes 280 hours of work placement completed with your employer over the course of the 52 weeks. Because this is a workplace-based program, placement is integrated into your existing job role.
Graduates may move into roles such as Child Care Centre Manager, Educational Leader, Room Leader, Children's Services Coordinator, or Early Childhood Educator. The Child Care Centre Manager occupation has a projected growth rate of 21.8% according to the National Skills Commission. These are indicative opportunities, outcomes depend on individual circumstances.
This Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is a workplace-based traineeship delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education. Students train on the job, with around 6 hours of structured workplace training each month over 52 weeks.
The course suits people already working in a childcare setting who want to formalise their skills and step into leadership roles. It covers child development, educational programming, compliance, and the day-to-day running of early childhood services.
280 hours of work placement are completed with your employer as part of the traineeship. This is a nationally recognised qualification (CHC50121) that complies with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
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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