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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

National ID: CHC50121 | State ID: BGY6

A fulfilling career helping children grow and develop

This diploma will provide you with the skills and knowledge to manage the operation of a child care service where you would be responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services (0-5 years), in accordance with licensing, accreditation and duty of care requirements. You would also supervise staff and volunteers.

During this course you will learn to provide care and meet the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of infants and young children in various care settings.

You will work closely with children from different backgrounds and cultures and provide care and support for them.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Child Care Centre Coordinator

Other job titles may include:

  • Crèche Supervisor
  • Child Care Supervisor
  • Playgroup Leader

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

National ID: CHC30121 | State ID: BGY3

Your gateway to a rewarding career in a growing industry

Early Childhood Education and Care is an expanding industry for those with a genuine interest and passion in the care and education of young children up to the age of 5 years. The childcare industry is demanding higher qualifications and training from educators in this field to ensure consistently high standards of education and care for children placed in these services. This can be achieved by completing the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

You'll learn how to interact and foster the development of the children while working within legal requirements and ensuring the children's health and safety are not at risk.

You will work closely with children from different backgrounds and cultures and provide care and support for them in various child care situations.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Child Care Aide | Family Day Care Worker | Family Day Carer | Nanny

Other job titles may include:

  • Early childhood educator
  • Playgroup supervisor
  • Recreation assistant
  • Childhood Educator
  • Childhood educator assistant

Further Study Option(s)

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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National ID: CHC22015 | State ID: AWJ7

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to gain entry level positions in the community services sector. Employment opportunities are enhanced with further study.

Further Study Option(s)

Certificate III in Community Services

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Certificate III in Education Support

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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Certificate II in Leadership

National ID: 52879WA | State ID: BGR10

Ready to lead the way?

The Certificate II in Leadership is designed to further develop and enhance a person's leadership skills.

A major component of the Leadership Course is active participation in a team or community based project. Participants are required to work in a team to undertake a practical project which benefits not only the team or community, but also contributes to their own skill development and achievement.

Gain these skills:

  • self confidence
  • ability to work collaboratively
  • plan and participate in team meetings
  • communicate effectively
  • identify rights and responsibilities of others

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

The Certificate II in Leadership is designed to further develop and enhance a person’s leadership skills. It allows participants to develop self, work collaboratively with other team members, plan and participate in team meetings, communicate effectively and identify the rights and responsibilities of others.

Further Study Option(s)
Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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National ID: CHC33015 | State ID: AA68

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Personal Care Worker | Personal Carer | Home Care Worker | Residential Care Worker

Further Study Option(s)

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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National ID: CHC50413 | State ID: J597

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Youth Worker | Juvenile Justice Officer | Youth Accommodation Support Worker | Youth Liaison Officer | Youth Support Worker

Further Study Option(s)
Diploma of Counselling

Bachelor of Youth Work (ECU) or other Bachelor courses in Social Science and Social Work

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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Certificate IV in Youth Work

National ID: CHC40413 | State ID: J592

Create brighter futures for young people

Complete this qualification and you'll have what it takes to help young people in need. You may find employment in community, government and welfare agencies.

You will learn how to create programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people while working to legal and ethical requirements.

Gain these skills:

  • communicate and work effectively in the youth sector
  • promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
  • respond to critical situations
  • work with youth at risk
  • assist with collective action
  • work with cultural diversity
  • ethical behaviour
  • legal responsibilities

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Youth Worker Further Study Option(s) Diploma of Youth Work

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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Certificate IV in Community Services

National ID: CHC42015 | State ID: AWL8

Do you want to make a difference for communities?

If you enjoy helping people and like working in a team then a career in community services could be for you.  There is an ongoing skill shortage in this industry so employment prospects are high.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively in the community services sector, promoting social, emotional and physical wellbeing, responding to critical situations, responding to children at risk, assisting collective action, working with cultural diversity, ethical behaviour and legal responsibilities.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Outreach Officer, Welfare Support Worker, Aboriginal Intake and Referral Worker, Domestic Violence Worker, Court Support Worker or Case Worker.

Further Study Option(s)
Diploma of Community Services

Diploma of Mental Health

Diploma of Youth Work

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

National ID: CHC43215 | State ID: AWK4

Make a difference to the lives of others

This qualification focuses on providing assessment and support to clients with alcohol and drug issues as well as implementing health promotion and community intervention programs. You will learn about interviewing in the initial client assessment and study preventative, educational and other community strategies relevant to the field.

Gain these skills:

  • Work with people who are intoxicated
  • Provide withdrawal services
  • Develop an understanding of the legal and ethical requirements for working in drug and alcohol support services

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Welfare Support Workers | Community Worker |

Other job titles may include:

  • Detoxification Worker
  • Drug and Alcohol Worker 
  • Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
  • Family Support Worker
  • Mental Health Outreach Worker
  • Case Worker (Community Services)
  • Support Worker (Community Services)

Further Study Option(s)

Diploma of Community Services, Diploma of Mental Health and Diploma of Youth Work

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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Certificate III in Community Services

National ID: CHC3201 | State ID: AWJ2

Do you want to make a difference for communities?

When you complete the Certificate III in Community Services you'll be on your way to a career as a youth worker, support worker, or family carer.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively and appropriately with individuals and groups in a variety of settings, gathering and providing information, advocacy and community development, ethical behaviour and legal responsibilities.

You will also gain an understanding of mental health, alcohol, drug, and domestic violence services.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Community Support Worker, Welfare Worker, Youth Worker, Aboriginal Intake and Referral Worker, Aboriginal Community Developmental Worker.

Further Study Option(s)
Certificate IV in Community Services

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
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