Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care working within regulated children’s education and care services across Australia. Educators at this level are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum that aligns with an approved learning framework, as well as ensuring compliance with other service operational requirements.They apply specialised knowledge and critically analyse theoretical concepts to effectively address diverse work situations. Additionally, they may hold supervisory responsibilities over volunteers or other educators. Early childhood educators are employed in settings such as long day care centres, family day care, preschools, and kindergartens.

The following are the Admission requirements of Lead college:Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.Prospective students may be required to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and/or a pre-enrolment interview.Must have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution