Inspire, Lead, and Make a Lasting Impact
Course Duration
36 Weeks
Practical Hours
280 Hours
Delivery Mode
Face-to-face classroom-based delivery mode
Take your passion for early learning to the next level with the CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. This nationally recognised qualification equips you with advanced skills to plan, implement, and manage education programs for children from birth to school age. You’ll learn how to lead teams, mentor junior staff, and create inclusive learning environments that support every child’s development.
Whether you want to progress from a Certificate III or step into a leadership role, this course will prepare you for a fulfilling and flexible career in early childhood education.
Under the Skills Assure program, you may be eligible for government funding.
Learn more about the Skills Assure program by clicking below
Course Overview
You’ll explore the principles of early childhood development, curriculum design, and inclusive practices while learning how to lead and mentor other educators. The course includes a significant practical component, allowing you to apply your knowledge in a real-world childcare setting and graduate job-ready.
By the end of this course, you’ll have the knowledge, confidence, and real-world experience to:
Plan and implement curriculum
Create inclusive learning environments
Ensure health, safety, and wellbeing
Lead and mentor other educators
Develop positive relationships with children, families, and staff
Support transitions to school
Who Should Enrol?
You should consider enrolling if:
- You’re Already Working in Childcare
And want to step into leadership or educational programming roles. - You’re Passionate About Early Learning
And want to help shape the formative years of children’s lives. - You’re Ready to Progress Your Career
And want a qualification that opens doors to more responsibility and better pay. - You’re a Career Changer
Looking for meaningful, purpose-driven work with high job demand. - You Value Flexibility
And want a qualification that allows for flexible working hours and career growth.
Delivery
The Ashley Institute of Training has been approved to deliver a range of qualifications face-to-face, online, or blended. We also deliver our qualifications all across Queensland. For upcoming dates and locations. contact us for more information.
Brisbane
Cairns
Central Queensland
Sunshine Coast
Darling Downs – Maranoa
Gold Coast
Ipswich
Logan – Beaudesert
Mackay – Isaac – Whitsunday
Moreton Bay – North
Moreton Bay – South
Entry Criteria
Applicants must complete the following to determine suitability:
- Suitability Review (SDR)
- Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold either
- CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or
- CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Students must hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWC) or state equivalent, before participating in practical placement.
Government Funding
Skills Assure
We are a proud Skills Assure Provider. Under the Skills Assure program funded by the Queensland Government, eligible students can access subsidised training.
For more information. visit QLD Government Website.
Australia’s early childhood education sector continues to grow, with increasing demand for passionate, qualified educators to support children during their most important developmental years. Early childhood professionals help lay the foundation for lifelong learning, emotional wellbeing, and social development—making a real impact in the lives of children and families.
Whether you choose to work in long day care, preschool, or family day care, this industry offers a wide variety of rewarding and flexible roles in nurturing, play-based environments.
Lead Educator or Room Leader
Centre Supervisor
Educational Leader
Early Childhood Program Coordinator
Units of Study
The successful completion of this qualification requires competency to be achieved in 15 units comprising of 12 core units and 3 elective units, consisting of: 2 units from the electives listed below, up to 1 unit from the list below, elsewhere in the CHC Community Services Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course. The selection of electives chosen must be guided by the job outcome sought, local sector requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.