Early childhood education & education support

There is strong need for care and support workers in education settings, including childcare, kindergartens, schools, and community services.

You'll graduate ready to step straight into these roles, with workplace experience and expertise in children's learning needs.

Browse our early childhood education & education support courses

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: Emergency First Aid in Childcare and Education TNABD

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30121

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50121
: Certificate IV in School Based Education Support CHC40221

Study early childhood education

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Student support programs

Explore the programs we offer at VU to help kickstart your career journey into early childhood education.

VU stories

Sarah Hamidavi.

Teaching the next generation of learners

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

"I appreciate everyone’s support and assistance throughout my study; I will repay their kindness and generosity by educating young citizens and helping the community."

I appreciate everyone’s support and assistance throughout my study; I will repay their kindness and generosity by educating young citizens and helping the community.

From screen to school

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50113 (now CHC50121), Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30113 (now CHC30121)

"I’ve found the learning environment remarkably supportive and the teachers were excellent. Without the training I received at VU I may be in a very different place indeed."

I’ve found the learning environment remarkably supportive and the teachers were excellent. Without the training I received at VU I may be in a very different place indeed.

Read Justen's story

Jenifer Halim

Inspiring future generations

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30113 (now CHC30121), Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50113 (now CHC50121)

"The diploma requires all students to do five placements in real childcare settings and a First Aid course, which means I’m able to gain a lot more experience than I ever would be able to back home."

The diploma requires all students to do five placements in real childcare settings and a First Aid course, which means I’m able to gain a lot more experience than I ever would be able to back home.

Jenifer's story