Study Early Childhood Education
Working with children can be one of the most rewarding experiences of anyone’s life. Early Childhood Educators assist in caring for the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of infants and young children in various care settings. Early childhood Educators can have a profound influence on a child’s wellbeing and development especially in the years of 0-5.
Child care centre managers direct and supervise child care workers, develop and implement programs to enhance the lives of young Australians and provide care for young children in before-school, after-school, day and vacation care centres.
Employment in this qualification has rose significantly in the last 5 years and is expected to keep growing. This course would be suited to anyone who likes working with children and would like to play a part in nurturing and developing young minds.
Certificate II in Early Childhood Education and Care
Occupations such as early childhood educators, aged care workers and disability support workers have experienced strong growth and this growth is expected to increase to meet community service demands and changes to service delivery models within these sectors. Our Certificate III to Diploma courses in these occupational fields incorporate a work placement component ensuring the student has the skills, knowledge and competencies required for immediate employment and/or entry into pathway courses.
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Certificate
Course Duration
Courses vary in length depending on the level. The majority of courses are between 48 weeks and 2 years.
Intake Dates
Intake dates are ongoing thoughout the year at various locations.
Locations
Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth,
Cost
from $6,500
The Course Details
Graduate Outcome
Graduates will be skilled in many aspects of childcare including:
- Provide a pathway to Bachelor
- Bachelor of Education majoring in Early Childhood
- If you complete a Diploma of Early Childhood Education, you may be given Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) for your Bachelor of Education and reduce the time of the course significantly.
The can also provide a pathway to Bachelor or Bachelor of Education majoring in Early Childhood. If you complete a Diploma of Early Childhood Education, you may be given Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) for your Bachelor of Education and reduce the time of the course significantly.
Job Forecast & Career Information
- Full time child care centre manager average weekly income is $1094 per week
- The average hours worked by a childcare centre worker in Australia is 39.3 hours per week.
- Employment for this occupation rose very strongly in the past five years and rose very strongly in the long-term
- Childcare centre managers have an above average proportion of full-time jobs (86 per cent).
- Childcare workers generally do not work independently, instead working for a childcare centre.
Common Course Requirements
- Australia requires an ILETS 5.5 or equivalent
- Students need to be a minimum of 18 years old
- Comprehension skills equivalent to Year 10 pass level to successfully complete the Certificate level courses.
Education Pathways
Options for a Temporary Graduate Visa
If undertaking study in Australia for a minimum of 2 years you may qualify for the Temporary Skilled Graduate Visa. This visa allows the holder 1.5 years unlimited work rights in Australia. Many graduates use this time to build up experience in their field or find an employer that is willing to sponsor their visa.
If you have applied for the Temporary Graduate Visa you may also be eligible to apply for the Job Ready Program. The Job Ready Program is run through TRA and allows graduates in certain disciplines to have their skills assessed for skilled migration purposes. It is a way for people to have their skills assessed without having the experience. Once the student receives a positive skills assessment they may be eligible to apply for permanent work visas such as State Sponsored and General Skilled Migration Visas.
Graduate Visa
Get in Touch
Contact Information
Phone 0755 327 000
Skype: pathwaytoaus
Email: [email protected]
Offices
Gold Coast Office
2 Davenport St, Southport, QLD.
Adelaide Office
Level 5 Tower 2 /121 King William Street – Adelaide 5000
I would like to make enquiry about Early Childhood Education course costs, duration and other details. Am from nigeria. Other combinations of the 2 yrs diploma (options) would be appreciated. Thanks
Hi Elujoba,
We will give you a call and email in regards to lodgment instructions shortly.
Regards,
PTA TEAM
Hi
Im 31 years old,married having two kids.i have done mba in finance.can i take admission in early childhood program to gain extra points for pr?
Your support and suggestions will be highly appreciated
Hi Sara,
Yes if you could get the visa, you should be able to study in Aus. If you study in Aus for 2 years, you may be able to get 5 points for study in Aus.
Regards,
PTA TEAM
hi i have been finishing study in Certificate III of Early childhood education and care (6 months course) and going to finish Diploma of Early childhood education and care(18 months course). I’m just wondering if I am able to apply for visa 485?
Hi Hannah,
You potentially may be able to apply for the graduate work visa. However I would need to know more about your specific situation. Feel free to give us an email on [email protected] and we can confirm you meet the requirements.
Regards,
PTA TEAM
I would like to know the total cost of the 2 yrs Child Centre Manager Courses, which include: Cert III in Early Childhood Education (6 months), Diploma of Early Childhood Education (1 year), Diploma of Management (6 months).
Where will I attend the courses if I am to sign up and which month is the intake? Thanks!
Hi,
So the course is offered in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and The Gold Coast. Intake dates are generally the first Monday of each month.
Regards,
PTA TEAM
I would like to know the total cost of the 2 yrs Child Centre Manager Courses, which include: Cert III in Early Childhood Education (6 months), Diploma of Early Childhood Education (1 year), Diploma of Management (6 months).
Hi Lucianna,
What city do you plan on studying in? Different cities have different prices. It can be from as low as $8000 per year.
Regards,
PTA TEAM
Hi, 10 years ago I gained a Bac. degree from an Australia university and stayed there throughout 2 years of completion. Now,I am interested to apply for a migration and would like to ask, is it possible to study just the Cert III of Early Childhood for 6mths,then apply for graduate visa? I am not too keen to go into management but i love kids and have 3 kids of my own. Based on the currect SOL, early childhood teacher is also in the high demand list. Does the previously undertaken 2yrs qualification and a childcare cert able to qualify me for a state sponsored or graduate visa?.
Please advice.
Regards,
Elsea
Hi Elsea,
What was your bachelor degree in? You would generally need to study at the diploma of early childhood education and care. This usually takes around 18 months to complete.
If your bachelor degree was in education you could be eligible.
Regards
PTA TEAM
Hi, i m very fond of children and always wanted to work in such a place where i can get to work with them, i m interested in this career, i would like to know more.please call…+917327091187
No problem,
We will give you a call
I would like to know the total cost of the 2 yrs Child Care Courses, which include: Cert III in Early Childhood Education (6 months), Diploma of Early Childhood Education (1 year), Diploma of Management (6 months). Brisbane would be preferable. I would appreciate your urgent response. Thanks!
No problem, we will send you through an email
Hi, I am a science graduate and have there after worked for an International Bank for 10 years. An Indian resident off UAE. With this background, what are the chances my application to study . Child Care programme in Australia will be accepted as I do not have any links to Childcare in my experience or education?
Hi Monteiro,
When applying for the visa it is important to consider your GTE. India typically is assessed as a high risk country. Which means that we would probably need to show a genuine reason to study this course. Without prior experience or some genuine intention to study the course, it may be difficult for you to get the visa approved.
Regards,
PTA TEAM
Hi, Thank you for your response. So does it mean that I have no chance for me to get my application approved? Or could we give it a try?
Good day Sir/Ma. please be informed that I have interest in pursuing a certificate in early childhood and certificate in leadership and management. I have my b.sc in business administration and management. Please I would like you to furnish with the process flow of how to go about the application. Your urgent response would be appreciated. Thank you.
Hi Michael,
Please feel free to give us an email on [email protected] and we will be more than happy to assist.
Regards,
Nick
Hello,i am intetested in early childhood edu. Course.Can you please let me know if there are any institution in Perth & Melbourne.
Hi Rinchen,
I shall send you some options through.
Kind regards
Gd day Nick,i,m interested in early childhood education, leadership & management.I would like to know more about Early Childhood Education course costs, duration and other details/suggestions.Perth would be preferable.I have my Masters in Technical & Vocational Education from Malaysian University.I would appreciate your urgent response.thanks
Hey Jeva,
We sent out some options to you yesterday, let us know your thoughts.
Look forward to hearing from you.
I am interested in this course but I do not have any ielts results yet. Do I need to do the test before apply? Can you send more information about this course and package?
Hey,
You usually need an IELTS of 5.5 to then potentially receive a CoE from the education provider.
I will send some info to you now!
Hello. This is Ayra from the Philippines. I have a Bachelors Degree in Business Management. However, I would like to be a Special Needs teacher in Aus. I just like to verify if I’d still need to take a Cert III course before a Diploma course in Early Childhood Education plus Diploma in Management? What other courses can I take to prepare me to become a special needs teacher? Thanks!
I am interested to in this course. I have studied Bachelor degree in Teaching English for Young Learners. Does that qualifies me to stand a chance to study DECE in Management? I do not have IELTS but does having a Grade A in English in CGE O-Level (SPM 119 English paper) suffice?
Kindly update me soon. Thank you!
Hi Loh,
If you have already studied at a bachelor level in the same field, it could be difficult to study a lower level course. You generally can only study a lower course if it is in a different field.
Regards,
PTA TEAM
Hi! Good day, I am under graduate of hotel and restaurant management, i just want to know if i am eligible to study Child Care programme in Australia. What are the requirements i will be needing? I am very very interested. Hope to hear from you.
Hi Denise,
I shall send out some information on child care options to you. Have you taken an English test such as IELTS?
Good day Nick, I’m interested in early childhood and certificate in leadership and management. Could you send me more information about the course in Perth. I have a bachelor’s degree on Early Childhood Education.
Hi,am Philip from Kenya, I have done primary education and currently doing diploma in school management. Kindly advice me what I should do more to be able to teach in Australia. Your support and advice will be highly appreciated. Thank you
Hi Philip,
If you want to be a teacher you would generally need a bachelor degree. Childcare is different from being a teacher in primary education.
Regards,
PTA TEAM
hi,i want to know if this course(master for 2 years) is available in Brisbane city ?
thanks
Hi Sahir,
So generally speaking this class is done through a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. I imagine that if you want to do the course at a masters level, it would be a masters of education, which is available at most major universities.
Regards,
PTA TEAM
What is the name of the university offering this Cert III & Diploma of Early Childhood Education in City Melbourne ?
Hi Madushi, we have re-sent the email with the course information.
Kind regards,
Team PTA
i hope to come with my husband ,that means with dependent also .so can i apply this
Hi Madushi, please see our response to your earlier comment(s) and our email. Kind regards, Team PTA
What is the name of the university offering this Cert III & Diploma of Early Childhood Education in City Melbourne ?
i hope to come with my husband ,that means with dependent also .so can i apply this
What is the name of the university offering this Cert III & Diploma of Early Childhood Education in City Melbourne ?
i hope to come with my husband ,that means with dependent also .so can i apply this
Hi Shaniz, we’ve emailed you in response to your query. Kind regards, Team PTA
Hi Shaniz, we’ve emailed you in response to your query. Kind regards, Team PTA
Hi, I’m interested in this Cert III & Diploma of Early Childhood Education. Could you send me more details about those schools and prices for each school please?
Thank you
Hey Yuko,
I have emailed you about this, please get back to us and then we can send over more specific information about this study option.
Kind Regards
The PTA Team
Is this migration option still available in Australia. I’m studying a 2 year diploma in childcare and wish to do the graduate visa and skill assessment. Can I still apply for the 189visa?
Hi Liam,
Yes as this stands it may still be an option. However in order to go for the PR you need to be employed as a childcare centre manager.
I would like to know the total cost of the 2 yrs Child Care Courses, which include: Cert III in Early Childhood Education (6 months), Diploma of Early Childhood Education (1 year), Diploma of Management (6 months). Kindly email me all the details and the name of the school where I can take this course. Thanks
Hi Gracia, we have emailed the course summaries as requested.
Kind Regards
PTA Team
Hi. I am Gerlyn FitzPatrick. I am currently living in St. Clair, NSW. I would to like to take up Certificate III in Child Care Education and Diploma of Child Care Education. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education major in English in the Philippines and taught (ESL) English as a Second Language to Koreans for 6 years both online and face to face.
I would like to know if I can seek recognition of prior learning (RPL) or credit courses/units already completed.
I am on bridging visa which allows me to work and study.
I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you very much.
Kind regards,
Gerlyn
Hi Gerlyn,
We have emailed you with the study options, please contact us once you have had a chance to review.
Kind regards,
Team PTA
Hi there.
Please forgive the length if this message.
I’m 37 years old and graduated in 1996 with a Dip. in Hotel Management. For the past 20 years I have been doing website design and I co-own and manage the company. I would now love to work with Children and start by completing the course that would help me do this and get me on the PR pathway.
1) Would a 2 year Diploma suffice in getting a job at the course end and allow me to go on towards PR application?
2) Do I need a higher Degree / Masters etc to be granted PR?
3) In Melbourne, what is the most affordable Institute / College / Uni to study the necessary course (hopefully someone is offering a 2 year Dip. in Early Childhood Education, if not I will defer to your suggestion)?
4) Approximately how much in course fees should I be looking at?
Thank you for any and all help.
A lovely day to you!
Melody
P.S: Not sure if this is a factor but I have a brother-in-law who is an Australia citizen and my sister (his wife) and their children, have full Australian PR and have also lodged their Citizenship application after living and working here for over 10 years.
Hi Melody,
Thanks for your detailed question.
Given your circumstances are quite unique, I would suggest you book a consultation with one of our Registered Migration Agents, you can do that here:
Kind regards,
PTA Team
Good day, I am interested in taking the certificate and diploma in Early Childhood Education in Sydney. May I know the costs and the location? I am a university graduate in my home country and I passed my IELTS test a few months ago. Thanks!
Hi Jane, we have emailed you directly.
Kind regards,
PTA Team
Hi, i am interested in taking Early Childhood Certificate.
I’m 39 years old from Egypt, graduated from Faculty of Arts; English Dept.
My working experience is in office managing. I need to know the following:
1. Am I eligible to be enrolled in such courses?
2. What are the requirements to take such courses?
3. Tuition fees?
4. Would I be able to work along with the course?
5. If i will be accepted in taking the course, could i be able to take my family with me?
Dear Reem,
We have emailed you directly.
Kind regards,
The PTA Team
Graduated from diploma of early chilhood one year, and will enroll business leadership and management for another year to make it two years, will i be qualified for graduate visa?
Hi Rose,
If you can show that the leadership and management course is relevant to the occupation of childcare centre manager, then yes this may be possible. In fact, many colleges package the courses this way, however you would usually do the Childcare courses for roughly 1.5 years
Regards,
PTA TEAM
Hi,
I’m doing Diploma in Early childhood education and care which is 2 years course and completing in October 2018. Do I eligible to apply for 485? Do I need to secure a job before applying for the visa?
Thanks.
Hi Rogini,
Potentially yes.
Have a look at this article and see if you meet the other requirements:
Kind regards,
PTA Team
Thanks for the details Nick but which article do you mean? And do I secure a job after 485 visa application or before?
Hi Rogini, we have sent you this article link on live chat.
Hopefully this link works:
Kind regards,
PTA Team
Hi Nick
I am looking at a career change from office work to studying childcare. What options do i have i am a 40 y.o. english lady.
Hi Kerry,
We have emailed you directly.
Kind regards,
PTA Team
Hi, I have just graduate as a environmental engineer in Brasil (went 1 year to Australia in a Uni exchange) and now I would like to go back to Australia to study childcare education. My point is to start a career in environmental education in childcares. It would be possible to get a visa for that?
Hi Laura,
We have emailed you directly with some study options.
Kind regrds,
PTA Team
Hi, I am 34yo and interested in studying Early Childhood Education in Australia in order to apply for a 189 Skilled Independent visa. What kind of course/school will allow me to go on toward the pr? Is it possible only through a bachelor degree at a university or also through a college degree? My biggest problem is the money, I’ll need to work while attending school, what is the best solution to that? What is the most affordable school/institute/uni to study in Melbourne?
Regards.
Hi Silvia,
We have emailed you directly.
Kind regards,
PTA Team
Hi,
I finished an bachelor of economics and accounting in USYD and back to HK. I love the living style in aus more so now I am thinking to take another graduate diploma or other early childhood education courses for applying skill immigration visa 189 in 2018/19. Which course is more suitable for my situation and I also wondering how many points I need for early childhood education immigration?
Thank you for yr advice.
Hi Cecilia,
We have emailed you with some study options that qualify for this pathway.
Kind regards,
PTA Team
Hello,
I would like to receive information on this course. I plan to follow migrate pathway.
I have a 6 years old and I would like to know if all courses are on Gold Coast or there are any in Sydney.
Thank you!
Hi Kate,
We have emailed you directly.
Kind regards,
PTA Team
Hi there, I’m from the uk and am a BTEC level 3 national diploma qualified in childcare, with almost 5 years experience in the sector. I’d like to gain permanent residency is there a pathway that will allow me to do this if I study an Australian course?
Hi Julia,
We have emailed you directly.
Kind regards,
PTA Team