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A career in early childhood education is often considered one of the best jobs in the world. Working in this rapidly growing sector is interactive, creative, and rewarding. It offers the opportunity to make an important and lifelong impact on the development of infants and young children. Now that’s something extraordinary.

This entry-level qualification will equip you with everything you need to get started as a professional Educator. Learn in-demand skills and knowledge to work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia, including long day care centres, family day care, preschools, or kindergartens.

Educators in these roles play a critical part in the social, emotional, physical, and educational wellbeing of children. You will learn how best to facilitate play, ensure the health and safety of self and children in your care, develop cultural competence, and identify and respond to risk within the context of an approved learning framework.

Make the most of our Connected Learning training experience in your study journey – along with support from our industry-expert trainers and valuable work placement opportunities.

PRE-ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Students will be required to complete a National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check prior to enrolment in this course.

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Select the ACE location closest to you from the tabs below to explore course start dates and download detailed course information. The course fee is determined according to your personal circumstances, you could be eligible for low fee or fee free training. Please contact the College to discuss your eligibility.

REAL WORLD JOBS

Early Childhood Educator / Family Day Care or Long Day Care Educator / Kindergarten Assistant

NATIONAL STUDENT OUTCOMES

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This course is nationally recoginsed training

Available in Burleigh Waters, Hervey Bay, Lismore, Murwillumbah. see below for details

New South Wales Fees
Subsidised Fee
New Entrant Trainee
$0
Concession
$240
First Qualification
$1600
Second Qualification
$1930
Non-subsidised Fee
Full Fee
$3500
Queensland Fees
Subsidised Fee
Concession Co-Contribution Fee
$170 ($10 per unit)
Co-Contribution Fee
$204 ($12 per unit)
Non-subsidised Fee
Full Fee
$3500

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Location: Lismore
Start Dates: 5 November 2024, 3 December 2024, 7 January 2025, 4 February 2025, 4 March 2025, 1 April 2025, 6 May 2025, 3 June 2025
Fee eligibility: Explore options
Duration: 12 months
Training Mode: Connected Learning
Study units: 17
Workshops: 1 day per week
Placement: 160 hours
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