Child Care Courses in Melbourne
Child Care Courses in Melbourne
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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (Melbourne Only)
Blended, In-class, Online
We have several options for how you can undertake this course:
Class-Based Model
Classroom based: Face-to-Face Theory + Practical Skills (Average duration 12 months)
Blended: Online Zoom classes + Practical Skills (Average duration 12 months)
Enhanced Blended: Online Zoom classes + Practical Skills (Average duration 15 months)
Self-Paced Model (available from April 2025)
Self-Paced Model: Online Theory + Practical Skills (Average duration 10-15 months)
Must be working in a centre in the role of an Educator to undertake the self-paced model (Family Day will not be suitable)
Traineeship
Blended: Monthly Online Zoom classes + Practical Skills in the Workplace (Average duration 18 months)
Class-Based Models
These are delivered in the classroom or via live Zoom.
29 X 5-Hour Theory Sessions (Enhanced Blended Model has 37 sessions with extra support)
280 hours of practical placement (can commence in group 3)
2 X 2 Hour Assessor Workplace Visit
Recommended 15 hours of self-paced learning per week
Self-Paced Model
Self-paced theory – study plans available for a 9-month fast track or 14-month standard duration
280 hours of practical placement (can commence after all theory assessments & skills have been completed)
2 X 2 Hour Assessor Workplace Visit
RPL and credit transfer can further reduce the duration of the course. The course structure and duration have been informed by both the learner cohort needs and industry feedback.
Melbourne
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