Early Childhood Education and Care
Working with children is an incredibly rewarding career path, and many job opportunities exist in this high-demand profession.
Learn about children through observation, discussion and practical experience. Nurture your understanding of child development and behaviour, and build your skills and abilities in educating and caring for children. The Diploma will enhance your skills and enable you to lead teams, manage programs, and design and implement curriculum for children in early childhood education and care centres.
Industry Placement
With 480 hours of unpaid industry experience fully coordinated by CIT, you will have the skills and confidence to be ready for employment. The professional work placements take place at different early childhood education and care services and often leads to casual or part-time employment opportunities.
(120 hours of unpaid industry placement each semester. Certificate III – 240 hours. Diploma – 240 hours.)
You must also have a 'Working with Vulnerable People Check' before undertaking any professional placement with children. Information will be provided on enrolment.
Why study at CIT?
- Modern on-campus childcare facility.
- Learn from passionate and experienced early childhood educators.
- Pathways into education and teaching degrees at university.
- Gain professional experience by completing 120 hours of unpaid industry placement each semester.
- Use CIT's industry network to connect you with employment opportunities.
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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care | CHC30113
CRICOS: 081245GDiploma of Early Childhood Education and Care | CHC50113
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TOTAL CIT PACKAGE: 2 years
Certificate III: 1 year Diploma: 1 year -
2022 Semester 1 (February) only
2023 Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
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CIT Bruce
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Tuition Fees:
2022: $7,250 per semester
2023: $7,450 per semester
Extra Fees:
Certificate III: Material fees: $165, Uniform costs: $34.
Diploma: Material fees: $26, Uniform costs: $34.
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*Please note - Course fees are listed in $AUD and are based on a semester rate. Total course cost will vary depending on semester start date. Small fee increases may happen annually in line with CIT's fee pricing review. 2022 and 2023 fees are subject to change.