Early childhood & education support

Study early childhood or education support at Victoria University Polytechnic for a fulfilling career working with young children.

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.

Why choose VU Polytechnic?

  • Multiple campuses in the west

    Our campuses in Werribee, St Albans, Footscray Nicholson and Sunshine all offer hands-on activities in practical learning labs. 

  • Real-world learning

    During your course, you will practise your skills in daycare placements, gaining real experience to help you graduate work-ready.

  • Innovative, flexible and hands-on learning

    Our multi-award-winning blended-learning model combines eLearning with in-person training and practical applications.

VU Polytechnic is open for on-campus activity. Our priority is always the safety, health and wellbeing of our students, staff and community.

Join an information session

VU Polytechnic is  running a series of information sessions that cover course structure, industry connections, placement opportunities, and pathways to further study.

Early childhood information sessions.

Browse early childhood & education support courses

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Early Childhood Education

Teaching

Student stories

Scholarship support

Sara sitting at an outdoor bench at a primary school, smiling as she looks through workbooks
“I enjoyed studying at Victoria University Polytechnic as it has many supportive, friendly, considerate teachers. My Asylum Seeker Officer was also always there for me and assisted me in applying for the scholarship.”

Sara's story

Childcare placements

Justen with a young girl in the childcare centre, the two intently gardening in a herb patch.
“My early childhood courses allowed me to undertake five work placements over my 18 months of training. Each one was very different and gave me the opportunity to hone my skills and knowledge in various learning environments.”

Justen's story

Career ready

A laughing, at-ease Jennifer, with a bustling childcare centre in the background
“Because of VU Polytechnic, I feel confident that I’ll be able to open my own childcare centre one day. The teachers are very supportive and because the class sizes are so small, the teachers were able to spend more time with me one-on-one.”

Jenifer's story