Early Childhood Education

Positive experiences and

relationships in early childhood are vital to healthy brain development. Childhood educators play a crucial role in this development process, and can positively influence children's psychological, social and physical development & wellbeing

Course information:

Class runs every Monday and Tuesday 9am-3pm in class and online
Course length 5-6 months
Gain practical hands-on 120 hours of Vocational Placement (work experience)
User friendly online access to all learning materials for 10 years after completion
Flexible delivery options

Occupational titles may include:

Early childhood educator
Playgroup supervisor
Family day care worker
Outside school hours care assistant
Recreation assistant
Nanny Mobile assistant
Preschool assistant

Enrolment Form

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

(CHC30113)

Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care

(CHC50113)

Course information:

Class runs every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9am-3pm in class and online (blended learning)
Course length: 12 months
Gain practical experience with 240 hours of Vocation Placement (work experience)
User friendly online access to all learning materials for 10 years after completion
Flexible delivery options
Certificate III units can be used for a credit transfer towards Diploma

Occupational Titles May include:

Early childhood coordinator
Playgroup supervisor
Family daycare supervisor
Lead educator
Design and implementing curriculum

Enrolment Form

Are you eligible for government funding?

The funded programs are open to any Queensland resident aged 15 years or over who is:

No longer at school (with the exception of VET in Schools students)
Is an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency.

For Certificate III:

You must not be enrolled in or have completed a certificate III level or higher qualification, not including qualifications completed at school or foundations skills training.

For Diploma:

You must not be currently enrolled in or have completed a certificate IV or higher level qualification, not including qualifications completed at school or foundations skills training.

If you don't meet these requirements, please see the pricing tab.