Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Take the Next Step in Your Early Childhood Career

If you’ve completed your Certificate III and are ready to progress, the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is your next step. This nationally recognised qualification deepens your knowledge, strengthens your leadership skills, and opens doors to senior roles in our centres.

At Affinity Education, you can complete your Diploma while continuing to work - fully funded, with one-on-one support from your Development Coach and our trusted Registered Training Organisation partners.

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Why Study with Affinity?

  • 100% funded for eligible Affinity team members

  • Work while you study, with real experience in your current role

  • Support from Development Coaches in your centre

  • Flexible, self-paced learning to fit around your life

  • A clear pathway to roles like Lead Educator and beyond

  • A nationally recognised qualification that may also credit toward a Bachelor degree

What You'll Learn

The Diploma program builds on your existing knowledge and prepares you to take on more responsibility in the centre. Topics include:

  • Advanced curriculum planning and documentation

  • Children’s health, safety, and wellbeing

  • Working in partnership with families

  • Service operations and management

  • Leadership in early childhood settings

  • Inclusive and culturally responsive practices

Career Opportunities at Affinity

Completing your Diploma opens the door to new career opportunities within Affinity Education, including:

Many of our Diploma-qualified team members go on to apply for the Affinity Teacher Scholarship Pathway, allowing them to study a fully funded Bachelor degree and become a qualified Early Childhood Teacher.

Course Details

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Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care

#️⃣ Qualification Code: CHC50121

💻 Delivery:

  • Online learning materials
  • Fortnightly coaching sessions
  • Written, verbal, and observation-based assessments
  • Practical, on-the-job learning in your Affinity centre

⏳ Duration: Typically completed in 24 months (self-paced)

✔ Entry Requirements: Must have completed a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most educators complete the Diploma in approximately 24 months, depending on their schedule and learning pace.

For eligible Affinity team members, the course is fully funded through the Affinity Learning Academy. There are no out-of-pocket costs for tuition or materials.

Yes! You’ll complete your Diploma while continuing your current role. You’ll also receive paid study time and in-centre coaching support.

You’ll be qualified for roles like Lead Educator, Assistant Centre Manager and Centre Manager within Affinity Education. You may also be eligible to apply for our Bachelor-level Teacher Scholarship Pathway.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

With flexible learning, personalised coaching, and a fully funded qualification, your Diploma is more achievable than ever. Let’s grow your career together.

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