Yorke Institute – Your Gateway to the best Childcare Courses
in Melbourne
Whether you are leaving school and interested in exploring childcare as your chosen path forward, or you’ve been working in other areas, and you’re hungry to pursue a fresh, new rewarding career with plenty of opportunity for both personal and professional development, Yorke Institute’s childcare courses in Melbourne, can provide you with absolutely everything you’ll need to get started.
Make a Difference as an Early Childhood Educator
If you love children, you’re patient, responsible, well-organised, creative, empathetic, open-minded, imaginative, and you have a great sense of humour, then you have (almost) everything you need to kickstart your career in childcare.

“Children want the same things we want. To laugh, to be challenged, to be entertained, and delighted”.
– Dr Seuss.
Unparalleled Flexibility – Your Future on Your Terms
Besides making a measurable difference to young children’s lives, a career in the childcare industry offers unparalleled flexibility and a healthy work/life balance.
Certainly, you can find plenty of childcare jobs that will offer you secure employment and 9am-5pm stability. However, there are also many other opportunities out there for you to work flexible hours, as a nanny or au pair. Get your foot in the door, gain as much experience as you can, and then the world is your oyster.
The magical thing about a career in childcare is that it can take you all over the world, whilst remaining firmly at the centre of yours.

Yorke Institute offers two exceptional Melbourne Childcare Courses
Are You Ready to Take the First Step?
Yorke Institute offers interested candidates two exceptional childcare qualifications, available at campuses in Melbourne for both domestic and international students alike.
We have an entry-level Cert III Childcare Course which offers great insight into the childcare sector whilst preparing you for a real working environment.
This is ideal for those who are entirely new to childcare and need practical guidance on how to kickstart their career in this challenging, yet uniquely rewarding industry.
Additionally, for those who would like to further their studies and explore supervisory or managerial positions, we also have a Diploma Course that will help you to unlock the next stage in your career.
Read on to find out which of our top-quality childcare courses was made for you…
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
The CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care was created by seasoned childcare professionals, for those who are hungry and passionate about the prospect of providing exceptional care, nurturing, and education to children from infancy, right up to pre-school.
This is the necessary first step in becoming a qualified childcare professional and kick-starting an exciting career that has endless opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Upon completing this widely accredited qualification at York Institute, you will unearth a plethora of employment opportunities in childcare centres, kindergartens, school programs, or private care within a client’s home.
Career Pathway
CHC30121 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care |
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CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care |
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Career Pathway from completing CHC30121 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and CareBecome a Childcare Worker, Au Pair, Nanny, Babysitter, Family Day Care Worker, Childcare Assistant or Playgroup Supervisor |
What You Will Gain:
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The ability to supervise and engage in activities with a group of children under your care
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The tools to positively interact with children of all ages, whilst nurturing their self-esteem and bolstering their confidence
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Learn how to provide a clean and healthy environment in which children can thrive
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Everything you need to know when supervising children in both indoor and outdoor environments, and keeping the children safe and comfortable at all times
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How to assist staff in the daily routines of appropriate early childhood education experiences.
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is a government funded childcare course and was designed by expert childcare practitioners for those who wish to advance their career within the childcare industry, specifically in supervisory or managerial roles.
Upon completing this widely accredited childcare qualification at York Institute, you will not only be certified, but well-positioned to confidently step up into a position of power.
Career Pathway
Certificate III of Early Childhood Education and Care |
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CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care |
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Qualification Pathway CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management and Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. |
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Career Pathway from completing CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and CareAdvanced qualification to become a Director, Centre Manager, Program Leader, Authorised Supervisor, Children’s Advisor, Family Day Care Centre Supervisor and More! |
What You Will Gain:
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You will be qualified to supervise and/or manage childcare professionals as they engage in educational activities with groups of children
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The tools to positively interact with children of all ages, whilst nurturing their self-esteem and bolstering their confidence
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Learn how to provide a clean and healthy environment in which children can thrive
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Everything you need to know when supervising children in both indoor and outdoor environments, and keeping the children safe and comfortable at all times
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How to manage and assist staff in the daily routines of appropriate early childhood education experiences
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How to plan and execute engaging activities
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Further develop your communication skills to successfully manage a team of childcare professionals
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How to appropriately manage and allocate a budget
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Keep your employees motivated, engaged, and professionally satisfied
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How to design and implement curriculum and approved learning frameworks, within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard.