Enrolments

Domestic Students

If you live in Australia and aren’t studying on a student visa, you’re a domestic student. You train in an early learning service near you, with a KKTC trainer visiting you at work, and you may be eligible for government-funded training.

Check Your Eligibility How to Enrol

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AQF Level 3CHC30125

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

For people starting out as an early childhood educator

Leads to: Early Childhood Educator, Assistant Educator, OSHC Educator, Family Day Care Educator
Entry requirements: No formal entry requirements. KKTC checks your language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills before you enrol.
Work placement: 160 hours
Units: 17 units: 15 core and 2 elective

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AQF Level 5CHC50125

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

For educators moving into leadership roles

Leads to: Room Leader, Lead Educator, Educational Leader and, with experience, Centre Manager
Entry requirements: A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121, CHC30125 or CHC30113), or another pathway listed on training.gov.au
Work placement: 280 hours
Units: 15 units: 12 core and 3 elective

View the Diploma

Same for both courses

Duration18 months
How you learnIn a regulated early learning service, with theory on KKTC’s online learning platform
Trainer supportA KKTC trainer visits you every 3–4 weeks for mentoring and assessment
Start dateEnrol at any time. There are no set intakes
FundingGovernment-subsidised training in QLD, NSW, VIC, SA and the ACT

New to the sector? Start with the Certificate III. Already hold a Certificate III? Move on to the Diploma.

Funding and fees

Choose your state or territory

Government-subsidised training is available in every state and territory KKTC trains in. Who is eligible, and what you pay, differs by state, so check your eligibility first or choose your state below for the funding programs and fees.

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Queensland
Career Start and Career Boost
KKTC is a Skills Assure Supplier. Eligible students can get government-subsidised training through Career Start and Career Boost, including traineeships and school-based traineeships. Fee-for-service is also available.
Queensland funding and fees
New South Wales
Smart and Skilled
Eligible students can get government-subsidised training, including traineeships, under the NSW Government's Smart and Skilled program. Fee-for-service is also available.
NSW funding and fees
Victoria
Traineeships with Wodonga TAFE
KKTC delivers traineeships in partnership with Wodonga Institute of TAFE (RTO 3097). Fee-for-service options are also available.
Victoria funding and fees
South Australia
Funded Activities traineeships
Traineeships are subsidised by the South Australian Government under the Funded Activities traineeship program. Fee-for-service is also available.
SA funding and fees
Australian Capital Territory
User Choice traineeships
Traineeships are subsidised by the ACT Government through Skills Canberra under the User Choice funding policy. Fee-for-service is also available.
ACT funding and fees
International students
CRICOS courses on the Gold Coast
Study face-to-face at our Southport campus with a student visa. International students pay course fees and aren't eligible for Australian Government subsidies.
International fees