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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

CHC50125
Care & communityDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
15Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
318Training providers
Jul 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CHC50125, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Child Care Worker
Industries
Community Services
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for CHC50125 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 15 units: 12 core plus 3 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBHRM413Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
BSBOPS502Manage business operational plans
BSBPEF502Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBSTR501Establish innovative work environments
BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness
CHCDIV003Manage and promote diversity
CHCECE041Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE042Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
CHCECE043Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE044Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service
CHCECE045Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
CHCECE046Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE047Analyse information to inform children's learning
CHCECE048Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum
CHCECE049Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
CHCECE050Work in partnership with children's families
CHCECE051Promote equity in access to the service
CHCECE052Plan service and supports for children and families
CHCECE053Respond to grievances and complaints about the service
CHCECE057Use collaborative practices to uphold child protection principles
CHCINM002Meet community information needs
CHCMGT003Lead the work team
CHCPOL002Develop and implement policy
CHCPOL003Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCSAC010Foster holistic learning, development and wellbeing for school age children
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the CHC50125 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

318 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

ACADEMIA AUSTRALIABased in VIC · Registered since 2005→
Academy of Early Learning Training Pty LtdBased in SA · Registered since 2025→
Academy of Education and Innovation AustraliaBased in NSW · Registered since 2017→
Academy Of Workplace Learning Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2013→
Access Skills TrainingBased in VIC · Registered since 1999→
ACORN COLLEGEBased in QLD · Registered since 2024→
Active RTO Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2026→
Actors Centre AustraliaBased in NSW · Registered since 2016→
AdvancED Education & TrainingBased in VIC · Registered since 2015→
AGAEBased in VIC · Registered since 2014→
Aged Care Training AustraliaBased in VIC · Registered since 1999→
AICHMBased in VIC · Registered since 2025→
AIMERS COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONBased in QLD · Registered since 2016→
AIO Training Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2020→
Alana Kaye CollegeBased in NT · Registered since 2010→
Allied InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 2018→
Allora CollegeBased in QLD · Registered since 2015→
Alma Mater College Australia Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2022→
ALPINE EDUCATIONBased in NSW · Registered since 2016→
ANAE COLLEGEBased in VIC · Registered since 2018→
ANE CollegeBased in NSW · Registered since 2020→
Angel Institute of EducationBased in WA · Registered since 2008→
Apex Training InstituteBased in QLD · Registered since 2010→
ARC TrainingBased in VIC · Registered since 2004→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.