International Diploma of Children's Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)
This further qualification enables you to explore your potential as a leader in the early childhood context. The course duration is 40 weeks inclusive of up to 240 hours of practicum. If you already have a Certificate III in Children's Services, you may wish to upgrade to this Diploma. On completion this course you may wish to seek employment as a Qualified Group Leader or Family Day Care Coordinator, or elect to continue on to the Advanced Diploma of Children’s Services, or a University degree in Education or Community Services.
Students need to be 15 years old and are required to have reading, writing and comprehension skills equivalent to Year 10 pass level to successfully complete the Certificate level courses.
Overseas students English Proficiency Level will be tested prior to the commencement of Vocational Education and Training Courses. Imagine Education Australia requires an IELTS 5.5 with no band less than 5, or equivalent (as determined by Imagine Education Australia).
Should you feel you may not possess these literacy skills or have completed formal leaving certificate please contact us to discuss support arrangements.
Imagine Education's Children's Services programs can gain credit into further study at university. Click "here to see pathways from Imagine Education's Childcare programs.