Are you interested in pursuing a career in the children’s service industry but keen to develop your literacy and numeracy before you enter formal education?
About
Early Childhood Education and Care is a bridging course for Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and care. It is designed to support you to gain vocationally contextualised foundation skills through practical and applied learning activities. Each module provides opportunities for you to participate in individual, small group, or whole class activities, helping you to build confidence and develop their skills.
The program targets adult learners who need to develop literacy and numeracy skills to increase their chances of employment or further study within the early childhood education sector. It will also target people not engaged with either work or learning including young people who have formally exited schooling and have not re-engaged with learning or entered paid work.
Duration and Locations
Duration: 8 weeks
Location: Opendoor Maribyrnong
Delivery Mode
Face to Face
Classes are generally scheduled according to school terms and one day per week.
Education Pathway
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Course Fees
- Learn Local Funding*: FREE
- Full fee: $80
- Materials (all participants): $10
Eligibility*
Victorian adults are eligible for Learn Local funding if they hold:
- Australian citizenship or New Zealand citizenship or an Australian permanent visa.
- Asylum Seekers with valid BVE, SHEV, TPV, BVF, 449 or 786 visa may also be eligible.
Why Study with Us?
- Small class sizes
- Supportive study environment
- *This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Eligibility criteria apply
- Practical pathways to employment
Next Step
Interested in this course but want more information. Please click on the enquire button and we will contact you to discuss your enrolment options.