About ACCCO

Australian Child Care Career Options

Narelle Cossettini, Principal

(ACCCO) is a successful and well-established registered training organisation. In addition, ACCCO passed the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) audit which means ACCCO has implemented a Quality System. Its principal aim is the provision of quality education, with particular emphasis on meeting the practical requirements of the Industry into which you are entering and/or are currently employed. We pride ourselves on our dedication and personalised attention towards our students, making sure of regular contact and supervision

We believe that the provision of quality learning impacts not only on our students and the industry, but also upon the broader society, both directly and indirectly. ACCCO staff make special efforts to acknowledge each student personally in order to provide a service which best suits theirindividual needs. We place particular emphasis on maintaining meaningful contact with the Industry, enabling ACCCO to provide students with the most up to date, practical and theoretical industry perspective by choosing a career in Child Care, you have decided to assume responsibility for nurturing the growth, development and education of young children.

Vision Statement

Quality Early Childhood Education through Professional Training Educators
“Your Choice, Your Career, Their Future”

Mission Statement
To assist childcare services through the provision of high quality accredited training and support. Course learning outcomes are constantly monitored and improved, with results matched to ensure that course structure and content remains relevant to industry.

To provide flexible, individualised quality training to meet the Australian Quality Training Framework.

To support and encourage our students to become life long learners.

ACCCO is committed to promoting equal opportunity in employment and education and to ensuring freedom from all forms of discrimination as determined by legislation. This commitment to equity and justice is consistent with ACCCO mission of achieving and maintaining excellence.

What do child care centres and employers say about ACCCO?

ACCCO remains industry recommended - but don't believe our word for it. Read what child care centres and employers say about us here

Where is ACCCO?

The head office is in Brisbane, Queensland but ACCCO has students across Australia and across the world! With ACCCO, you can study anywhere, anytime at a location convenient to you with a local trainer. More info

Registration Details

NTIS Provider No: 105404
CRICOS No.: 02483D
ABN No:. 14 916 679 457

Photogallery and Media

See ACCCO in action in our television commercial (912.0 KB) or visit our photogallery.

ACCCO history and achievements

ACCCO was established in 1996 by Narelle Cossettini after realising the need for quality training in child care. Over the years, ACCCO has grown into a leading child care college. In 2002, ACCCO moved into it’s present prime location of Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley.

Quest Business Achiever Award Winner for 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008

Winner of the 2009 CareerOne Training and Education Excellence Award.

WINNER of the 2009 Local Business Awards for Cambelltown in the category of 'Specialised Businesses'

ACCCO supported the Bamaga community to be the Winner of the Queensland Department of Education, Training and the Arts (DETA) Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Workforce Development for non-government organisations in the community and disability services sectors.

First ever child care apprenticeship in Australia
ACCCO was the first training provider to sign up an apprentice. From here ACCCO has gone on to train many thousands of apprentices and trainees in Child Care.

Ten years and going strong...
ACCCO celebrated it's tenth birthday in 2006. Students and staff celebrated 10 years of providing quality child care training.

ACCCO's committment to the community

ACCCO sponsors local organisations and events as it's commitment to the community.
ACCCO sponsors the Pine Rivers soccer team (pictured) and also provided the awards for the Child Care Training Award whereby they have given away free qualifications in recognition for outstanding achievements.

Other sponsorships

2000 – 2006 Child Care Qld industry award
2008 Morayfield East State School
Lane way festival (Fortitude Valley) 2007, 2008
Pink Ladies afternoon tea for Breast Cancer Research
Gold Sponsor Montessori Association of Australia (MAA) 2009

Memberships

ACPET - Australian Council for Private Education and Training
Child Care QLD
Health and Community Services Workforce Council
ECTA- Early Childhodd Teachers Association
ECA - Early Childhood Australia