Learn about the intellectual, social, emotional, physical and educational needs of children under six years old. This qualification will prepare you to work with children to support their learning, development, wellbeing, rights and safety. Build your skills in programming, planning care routines and understanding children’s cognitive development. From group leader to child care worker, you will be qualified to supervise staff and volunteers and will be equipped with the necessary skills to plan, implement and manage programs in a variety of early childhood services in accordance with licensing, quality assurance and duty of care requirements. In addition to Brisbane, this program also offers in East Coast, Gold Coast and South West. Unit Introduction To achieve this qualification you will need to complete 28 Units: Core Competencies: 23 Elective Competencies: 5 Outcome CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Job Prospects Child Care Centre Group Leader Child Care Worker Day-care Assistant Child Care Centre Manager Childhood Educator Early Childhood Educator University Pathways If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas will give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities. That means cutting down the amount of time you need to complete your degree, or even enrolling straight into the second year of your university course.