Through your study time here at Queensland Academy of Technology, you will engage with our professional teachers, and learn about the development of the whole child. The holistic development covers intellectual, social, emotional, physical and educational needs of children under six years old. This qualification will empower you with the knowledge and practical experience required to work with children, to support their learning, development, wellbeing, rights and safety. This course will build on your skills in curriculum planning care routines and understanding children’s cognitive development. As an educator you will be qualified to supervise staff and students and volunteers, implement programs for the children in an early years setting.

As an educator you will be qualified to supervise staff and students and volunteers, implement programs for the children in an early years setting.

• 52 Weeks (2 days per week)
• 240 hours industry placement

• IELTS 5.5 or equivalent* (No band below 5.0)
• Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent in the student’s home country)*
• Students who have not completed high school must have relevant work experience or a qualification that indicate a likely success of course completion.

*Alternatively, students are required to take a pre-test before enrolment.

From $13,000**

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Skills and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you study at the Queensland Academy of Technology, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback.

Credit transfer is available for students who have successfully completed units of competency through a nationally recognised provided. Evidence of transcript will be requested prior to commencing the course.

At QAT our aim is to assist you in reaching the required competence and confidence to succeed within the Early Childhood Services industry.

Join QAT industry award winning trainers who will provide you with the individual training support to successfully achieve your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care to reach career goals and gain employment in the Early Childhood Service industry.

• Highly informative orientation and induction
• This qualification is designed for students who wish to advance their skills and knowledge in the early childhood education and care sector.
• This qualification is nationally recognised.
• Students will further develop their knowledge in supporting young children’s development in various aspects.
• Students will gain leadership and management skills in the children service setting.
• All of our students gain real world experience by visiting and working in local childcare centres.
• QAT helps arrange work based training for our students.

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 28 units of competency. Completing placement is compulsory, and you will be expected to manage family and work commitments in order to complete your shifts. You are required to complete a minimum of 240 hours of placement to satisfy this component of your qualification.

**Prior to work placement you are required to apply for a blue card (working with children check).

Job prospects upon successful completion of this course include:

• Before and After School Care Coordinator
• Lead Educator
• Long Day Care Service Centre Manager
• Family Day Care Coordinator
• Centre Administrator

Students can pursue further studies from our wide range of university pathways. Pathways include a Bachelor degree in:

• Education (Early Childhood)
• Human Service and Social Science. Students can have up to 8 units credit (1 year) transferred.

For more information on our university pathways, please see Pathways Programs.

Students may also choose to immediately commence their careers as an educator in an early childhood environment.