Thanks to CB admin staff Shirley, Menu, and My teacher Fei, Beth and Fanny for providing the care and support. I’ll start working casually at a childcare centre soon after the placement. I’m extremely happy with my achievement!
*Domestic students are only required to attend practical & lecture sessions
About this Course:
This qualification is tailored for aspiring early childhood educators who are ready to excel in regulated children’s education and care services across Australia. It equips you with the expertise to design and implement engaging curricula, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and create a safe, nurturing environment for children. You will develop skills to manage team dynamics, foster holistic development and creativity, and promote inclusive practices. Learn to embed environmental responsibility in operations, collaborate with families, and respond effectively to feedback. This course prepares you for roles in long day care centres, family day care, preschools, and kindergartens, where you can make a significant impact on early childhood learning and development.What You'll Learn:
Minimum age of 18 years or turning 18 years old prior to commencement of the course
Year 11 Australian Senior High School Certificate, or equivalent (e.g. completion of Year 12 or High School in the students home country) with full academic results.
Upper-Intermediate English (equivalent to 5.5 academic or general IELTS) or successful completion of college LLN Test
Photo ID and evidence of citizenship (international students must provide copy of passport)
Students on this course require computer access for learning purposes and to complete course assessments. As such, learners must have beginner/intermediate computing skills including use of Microsoft Office programmes, in addition to hardware requirements of a desktop or portable computer with keyboard, pointing device, speaker, web camera and microphone, and a broadband internet connection.
Students must be eligible to hold a Blue Card (must not have a criminal record). Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Applicants for this course must be able to make themselves available to undertake the industry placement that forms part of the training and assessment activity. Students must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to undertaking placement.Specific Updates to English Language Requirements for Student VisasGeneral Student Visa: The minimum IELTS score has increased from 5.5 to 6 (or equivalent).Packaged ELICOS: The minimum IELTS score to undertake a packaged English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) program has increased from 4.5 to 5.0.
Students who are unable to meet the academic or English language criteria may in some cases be eligble to undertake our Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) test. Criteria may change at any time without notice. Additional English language requirements may apply to international applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds wishing to articulate on a visa package into a university programme. Students must be able to (and are required to) enrol, participate, demonstrate progression-of, and complete this course.
VSL Course Schedules, Fee Information, Parental Consent Form, Re-Credit Application Form, Re-Credit Policy & Procedure, and Student Information Sheet can be found here: https://charltonbrown.edu.au/documents/#vsl
Course Name | Course Duration |
Domestic / Permanent Resident | Campus Availability |
Intakes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care | 52 weeks | $7,800 | ANN GLD SBY | Monthly |
Enrolment Fee: $250
Material Fee: $250
The NIET Group’s Ann Street Centre Campus, envisioned as a pinnacle of vocational training, stands as a premier institution in Brisbane, meticulously designed to meet the highest standards in child care, IT, aged care, and fashion training. This campus, located in the bustling heart of the city, boasts state-of-the-art facilities and resources, ensuring an immersive and cutting-edge learning experience for students.
In the child care and aged care sectors, the campus features realistic simulation environments, replicating real-world care settings to provide students with hands-on experience. The IT training facilities are equipped with the latest technology and software, fostering an environment of innovation and advanced learning. For fashion training, the campus offers modern design studios and workshops, equipped with industry-standard tools and materials, allowing students to explore and create with freedom and precision.
Central to NIET Group’s philosophy, the Ann Street Centre Campus prioritizes a student-centered approach, offering small class sizes for personalized attention, and access to experienced and industry-connected faculty. This approach ensures that graduates are not just academically proficient, but also industry-ready, armed with practical skills and a deep understanding of their respective fields. The campus is more than just a learning space; it’s a vibrant community where the leaders of tomorrow are nurtured and prepared for successful careers.
Our online learning portal, aXcelerate, is where you will find your assessments and study materials – it’s a fun environment to complete your “Supervised Hours” online as part of your self study.
It’s also the place where you connect with your trainer, ask any questions and get help with your studies! 🥳
NIET Group Ann Street Centre is the home of Charlton Brown vocational courses in Brisbane CBD, with a dedicated Fashion Lab, aged care and child care training facilities. With 10 massive classrooms and intimate breakout rooms.
Course Name | Course Duration |
Domestic / Permanent Resident | Campus Availability |
Intakes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care | 52 weeks | $7,800 | ANN GLD SBY | Monthly |
Enrolment Fee: $250
Material Fee: $250
I have worked in the VET industry with RTO’s for the last 6 years, after working in the Early Years Learning sector for over 16 years in various roles previously.
I enjoy engaging with adult learners from around the world, and seeing their skills, confidence and knowledge develop throughout the course. In my down time – I love reading, being on the water, and travelling.
Nestled along Queensland’s most iconic coastline, our Gold Coast Centre is a study and recreation paradise, just minutes from the surf, gigantic shopping malls & a wealth of attractions.
1 Nerang Street, Southport
Combined lecture space and practical lab
Course Name | Course Duration |
Domestic / Permanent Resident | Campus Availability |
Intakes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care | 52 weeks | $7,800 | ANN GLD SBY | Monthly |
Enrolment Fee: $250
Material Fee: $250
Awaiting Description
Our group’s Hobart Sandy Bay campus is nestled in the University of Tasmania’s sprawling campus on the river Derwent, incorporating 10 large lecture and tutorial rooms, breakout room and lab, each with an expansive view across Hobart.
Room 405 is Charlton brown’s dedicated Childcare lab in Sandy Bay, with extensive interactive learning tools, multimedia presentation technology and extensive views across Hobart.
Our low fees are designed to make education accessible to all students, and we provide a range of funding options, and customised payment schedules.
We offer more than 200 different package and pathway options to award-winning Australian universities, like Griffith, Bond and UTAS.
It’s free, takes around 5 minutes, and helps our team make sure you’re eligible. If you have any questions, for example around how to pay, funding, schedule, placement etc, ask them at the same time.
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Our team will send you a letter of offer for you to accept. Sign and send it back, pay your enrolment fee, then our Admissions Team will send you an onboarding pack, provide Student Learning Portal access and introduce you to your trainer. Welcome onboard!