Diploma Of Early Childhood Education
IKON Institute of Australia
Type of institution: Registered Training Organisation
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 03581E
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education is your pathway to an exciting career as an early childhood educator. In this higher education diploma, you will study the significance of the learning and development that occurs between birth and starting school for every child. Throughout the two years, you will be provided with the opportunity to develop skills in play pedagogy; safety, health and wellbeing; documentation, planning and assessment; sustainability education; working with families and communities; understanding and guiding children
Structure
The course consists of 16 subjects including two placement subjects. You must successfully complete all subjects to graduate with the Diploma of Early Childhood Education (96 credit points).
Subjects
- EPRO101 Professional Practice
- ECUR102 Exploring Play and Documentation
- EDEV103 Holistic Child Development
- EPRO104 Diversity and Equity
- EPRO105 Safety, Health and Wellbeing
- ETCH106 Development, Assessment and Planning (3 to 5 years)
- ETCH107 Exploring Creativity
- PLAC907 Professional Experience (3 to 5 years)
- EPRO201 Theoretical Perspectives and Pedagogy
- EDEV202 Understanding and Supporting Exceptionality
- ETCH203 Understanding and Guiding Behaviour
- EPRO204 Working with Families and Communities
- ETCH205 Sustainability Perspectives in the Early Years
- ETCH206 Development, Assessment and Planning (0 to 3 years)
- ECUR207 Curriculum Approaches and Teaching Strategies
- PLAC908 Professional Experience 2 (0 to 3 years)
Standard entry requirements
Ikon has a range of admission pathways available to students of all circumstances and academic backgrounds. You should choose the admission pathway most relevant to your academic background.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Adelaide | International: $40,000 | No |
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| Brisbane | International: $40,000 | No |
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| Melbourne | International: $40,000 | No |
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| Quay Street Campus | International: $40,000 | No |
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| York Street Campus | International: $40,000 | No |
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