Early childhood education involves caring for and teaching pre-primary school students to enhance their social, emotional, intellectual and physical development. Our early childhood education and care courses will equip you to provide high quality care and plan developmentally appropriate experiences to help children reach their full potential.
As more parents decide to stay in or re-enter the workforce, the demand for daycare, nannies, and before and after school care is increasing. Recent changes in educator to child ratios has further heightened the need for qualified early childhood education and care workers.
TAFE Queensland offers introductory and advanced-level qualifications in early childhood education and care. Our courses will give you a depth of understanding into these early years and set you up for a rewarding career in early childhood education and care.
View early childhood education and care courses- Early childhood centre director
- Early childhood education and care worker
- Early childhood educator
- Family day care provider
- Out of school hours care assistant
- Out of school hours care coordinator
If you're thinking of studying a diploma, certificate IV, or certificate III course you may be eligible for funding through the TAFE Priority Training Program (TPTP). This funding is available to eligible students who enrol in applicable programs after 1 July 2018.
Popular courses
Kick-start your career with this entry-level course that will set you up with the foundation skills you need to succeed as an assistant childcare worker.
Progress your career in child care with this advanced qualification and gain the specialised skills and knowledge needed to work as an early childhood educator or centre director.
Kick start your career with this entry-level course that will set you up with the foundation skills you need to succeed as an assistant childcare worker.
Popular courses
Kick-start your career with this entry-level course that will set you up with the foundation skills you need to succeed as an assistant childcare worker.
Progress your career in child care with this advanced qualification and gain the specialised skills and knowledge needed to work as an early childhood educator or centre director.
Kick start your career with this entry-level course that will set you up with the foundation skills you need to succeed as an assistant childcare worker.
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