Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching

Early Childhood Teacher

Teach the basics of numeracy, literacy, music, and art to early childhood students.

Kindergarten Teacher

Guide young children in the acquisition of fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, effectively preparing them for a successful transition to primary school.

Early Childhood Teaching Director

Develop the curriculum, set policies and oversee daily operations of an early childhood centre.

Professional recognition

The Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching is professionally accredited with ACECQA and Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as an early childhood teacher with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Please check with your state’s early childhood teacher registration body for reciprocal arrangements which exist in other states/territories.

Higher education

You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline, with a minimum of one year early childhood service employment or volunteer experience.

VET studies

A graded Australian Diploma in Children’s Services (or recognised graded equivalent) with at least a pass (50%) average; and a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience (undertaken within the last 7 years), in an early childhood education setting with related leadership responsibilities.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Speak to a Course Consultant about applying for RPL.

Upskill your current industry experience or launch into one of the most rewarding careers as an Early Childhood Teacher. The Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching is a one-year postgraduate qualification which will provide you the pathway to become a qualified teacher with an expert understanding in educational theory and pedagogical practices to make a difference to children’s lives and your early childhood employer services.

The demand for early childhood teachers and job roles are predicted to rise strongly from 47,900 to 56,200 by 2025. With strong employability prospects and a growing demand for early childhood teachers, there has never been a better time to elevate or discover your passion in childhood education.

This innovative and accelerated early childhood teacher qualification helps overcome the typical barriers to undertaking an early childhood teaching qualification through a workplace-based internship model with alternative setting experience. Achieve a sector-led qualification and become immersed in real-world opportunities to teach literacy, numeracy, and sciences while building the practical techniques to the specific early childhood teaching needs of pre-primary school aged children.

The Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching is professionally accredited with ACECQA and Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as an early childhood teacher with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Please check with your state’s early childhood teacher registration body for reciprocal arrangements which exist in other states/territories.

Recommended Study Pattern

Child Growth, Health and Wellbeing (EDU60052)

Child Play with Literacy and Creative Pedagogy (EDU60053)

Child Play with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (EDU60054)

Professionalism with Family, Community and Industry (EDU60055)

Placement Requirement

60 days of supervised professional experience.

Award Requirements

To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching, students must complete 100 credit points comprising:

• Four core units (25 credit points each for a total of 100 credit points)
• 60 days of supervised professional experience