Developing leadership qualities in Early Childhood settings can be extremely challenging. There are a broad range of stakeholders’ interests to constantly manage including staff, parents, and other community participants whilst juggling the daily operations of the service. ICCC’s Diploma of Leadership and Management course is tailored specifically for Early Childhood Educators looking to equip themselves with the skills and knowledge required to excel as a Manager or Director of an Early Childhood service.
To support the ongoing professional development of staff, this course has been written and customised to reflect these challenges and support the development and implementation of leadership roles specifically within an Early Childhood Education and Care setting. It is unique in that assessment and learning directly relate to National Quality Standards, the Educational Leader role and the implementation of Service Quality Improvement Plans.
Key Features
- 100% focused on Early Childhood Leadership and Management – what you learn can be directly implemented in your service;
- A learning emphasis on reflection and continuous improvement of skills and knowledge;
- Outcomes that include performance management and effective staff appraisals;
- Assessments that directly relate to quality improvements in the service.
Who is this Course for?
- Existing Managers and Directors
- Existing Educators who wish to take up a Management position
- Educational Leaders
- Senior Educators who want to continue personal learning and development.
“Completing the Diploma of Leadership and Management course gave me such great insight into the improvements I could make in my own leadership style and the ways in which I could support others in my role. I learnt so much and was really able to reflect on my own experiences and set professional goals as a result. The Unit on Emotional Intelligence was invaluable.
I would recommend the course to anyone aspiring to hold any leadership role in Early Childhood. Whether you are a Centre Director, 2IC or Room Leader, or simply someone who wants to extend their professional understanding of how you can support and lead your team, this course is for you.”
– Kirsty Newbury, ICCC Graduate
Learning Outcomes
Students are able to focus their assessment outcomes related directly to service needs, meaning the type of projects you may want to complete is almost endless, however here are some ideas that may be of interest:
- Educational leadership
- Indoor and outdoor play spaces
- Mentoring and staff development
- Any goal from your QIP
- Educational programs e.g. physical fitness for children; children’s mental health; inclusive practice/diversity
Assessment includes:
- Knowledge assessment (Online Theory Tasks)
- Skills assessment (Workplace Templates)
Assessment is ongoing throughout the training period – there are no final exams.
Study Options
There are several options for learners to choose from when studying BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management depending on your circumstances and study preferences. The tabs below display core information for each option.
If you are unsure which of these is most suitable for you, please contact the college via email at [email protected] or complete a course enquiry form at the bottom of this page.
Included Core Texts
Included in the course fee is the award-winning e-textbook “The Business of Child Care” by Karen Kearns.
Further Course Information
Click here to view the course flyer with a breakdown of available units
For further information on resources and assessment read our Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Care Training
Course Fees for all available qualifications