Program Information

Program Overview

Take steps to enable you to work in one of the fastest growing sectors in Australia. After completion of your qualification with Horizon institute of early childhood you will be able to work with children in a range of settings, supporting their wellbeing, learning and development. This nationally recognised Certificate enables you to commence your career in the Children’s Services Sector in the role of:

• Early Childhood Educator
• Family Day Care Educator
• School Age Care Educator
• Nanny
• Playgroup Supervisor
• Recreation Assistant

Horizon institute of early childhood has designed the course delivery with current industry practitioners and leading experts from both the Early Childhood Education  and Vocational Education and Training professions. This means that you have the opportunity to work with people knowledgeable in the sector and up to date learning resources designed to support your success in the course and in the future.

Skills Recognition

Skills recognition could benefit you by recognising skills and knowledge gained from previous studies, informal training or experience gained at work and in everyday life. This may include:

• External Credit. If you have received a pass/competent result in the same unit from another training organisation and it is part of the program you are enrolling in, you will get competency credits at no charge.
• RPL.  If you have acquired relevant skills and knowledge as a result of work experience, life experience or previous informal training education, you may be able to have these formally recognised. Please contact our student support team for more information.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements, however we recognise that year 10 (or equivalent) schooling, employment experience or other qualifications will indicate your likely success in the program. Please note that students undertaking compulsory vocational placement in this course will be required to undergo the Working with Children check and apply for a Blue Card. For more information visit www.bluecard.qld.gov.au. It is advisable that you visit the website before your program commences.

Program Duration and Delivery 

The program is designed as one year part time program, with commencements regularly in each year. Depending on your circumstances the program will be delivered flexibly, working with you in your workplace, and in workshop and tutoring sessions. All Children’s Services courses have vocational placement components of approx 120 hours which is compulsory to obtain the qualification.  If you do not currently work in an Early Learning Centre you will be assisted to source appropriate placement(s)

Program Fees

Full Fee from $3,930 to $4,630

You may be able to access government subsidies and / or concessional fees for your study, please contact us for more information. If you are eligible for subsidised training the fees will range from $0 (for trainees under 21) to $990.

The Certificate III guarantee is for any eligible Queensland resident who does not already hold, or is not currently enrolled in a post school certificate III or higher qualification from 1 July 2013. Concession under the Certificate III guarantee is available to holders of a Health Care Concession card or Pensioner Concession card or is the partner or dependant of a person who holds such a card or is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin.

All fees are required to be paid at the time of enrolment.

Links to additional information

 Department of Development, Employment Small Business and Training www.desbt.qld.gov.au

Certificate III Guarantee and Apprentice and Trainee information www.training.qld.gov.au

Health and Community Services Workforce Council www.workforce.org.au/community-services

Enrol in this Program

To find out more information or talk to us about your program please complete our enquiry form and we will call you, or, SMS or call us on 0413 155 164.

Program Outline

Students are required to complete 13 core competencies and  5 electives (which are marked **)