Early Childhood Education and care

Early childhood education and care qualifications (sometimes known as child care qualifications) prepare students for employment in regulated care services such as child care, long day care, kindergartens, occasional care and family day care. It is also a popular qualification for those working as nannies, children's programs and running playgroups.

A career in early childhood is extremely rewarding. You assume responsibility for nurturing young children's wellbeing and assisting in their social, emotional, physical and educational developmental needs. During these qualifications, students learn the roles and responsibilities to be employed in the job role, and undertake work placement so they will gain experience in the industry, whilst acquiring the knowledge and skills to work at this level.

ACECQA recognised qualifications include:

CHC30113 CertiFIcate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

For students wanting to commence work in early childhood working at entry level positions.

Nationally Recognised: Yes
Centrelink Approved: Yes - only available in some states
Government Funding Available: Yes, subject to eligibility and availability
Available to International Students: Yes, click here

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CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

For students wanting to work at a higher level in early childhood, usually running a room/area or participating in management procedures.

CHC50113 Early Childhood Teacher Bridging PRogram

For registered Primary Teachers wanting to bridge their skills to work as an Early Childhood Teacher.

Other relevant training to support job roles, knowledge and skills include...

CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of community sector management

For students working in management positions in early childhood services looking for more skills in leadership, operation, legislation and finance areas.

CHC22015 CertiFIcate II in Community SErvices

For students who want some skills in early childhood for personal interest or to work in non-regulated support roles.

professional development

ACCCO provides professional development workshops on any topic related to Early Childhood in your service to your staff at a time convenient to you.

Topics could include Behaviour Management, Workplace Health and Safety, Food Handling, Child Protection, Curriculum Development, Documentation and much, much more!

Let ACCCO support your service to achieve the highest quality standards, while still reflecting the individuality of your own service.

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ACCCO training is sought after by employers because we take pride and care in our students!
Our graduates are qualified, job ready and competent to perform in one of the most important and rewarding vocations…nurturing, educating and developing children.

What Do Students Say About ACCCO?

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Sandy was assigned as my trainer for my Certificate III in Education Support. I cannot express to you enough the difference Sandy made to my studies. Sandy was always available to assist, marked assignments in record time and followed up on observation visits regularly. She answered queries promptly and with detail. She really made me feel as if nothing was too much trouble. It was lovely to have her come out and observe me. She always provided lots of information and was more than willing to share her knowledge with me and assist in any questions I had to in regards to assessments. She made me feel excited about studying again and I truly believe that she shared in the excitement. If not for Sandy, I really cannot say if I would have finished or not. Sandy made the whole process run so smoothly and I cannot thank her enough for all of her support and encouragement. Because of Sandy not only would I recommend ACCCO to future students, but I may even continue my studies in Cert IV.

I just wanted you to know that you really did make an outstanding business decision in employing her. Not only is she an extremely capable trainer but an amazingly supportive and encouraging person.

Kelly, QLD
18/01/2017

Kelly, student from QLD
ACCCO is a lovely place to be to further your studies relating to the childcare industry. I enrolled in a diploma course in early childhood and I’m enjoying every second of it. From the helpful and friendly support staff to the lovely and dedicated trainers who are always there to help my classmates and I out in any areas that we may need help.

Once settled into the class environment, I go to meet new friends from the different continents of the world. All of them are very friendly and helpful individuals. I have no regrets leaving home, family and friends and coming here to do this course.
ACCCO is the place to be!

Yolanda, Malaysia.
December 2016
Yolanda, International student from Malaysia
I strongly recommend ACCCO for international students. I’ve had a very positive experience studying here because I was treated as an Individual. The class is smaller so you get lots of opportunity to talk, share ideas with other students and with the teacher.

I also feel that this school has more to offer because it is specialised in child care, unlike other institutions. I couldn’t be happier about the change I made and I would like to recommend ACCCO to other people.

Carla, Brazil.
December 2016
Carla, International Student from Brazil
ACCCO has provided me with a great experience while studying my Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. From the first moment I met my trainer, she made me feel so comfortable and more confident entering the field. She offered me a lot of support throughout my assessments and also shared her knowledge and ideas in relation to childcare. I loved how she showed me her resources that she made herself. It really made me more confident that i can do my placement and also encourage me to come up with my own creative ideas.

ACCCO did offer more support at head office from reading the materials at the start of the course but i did not use it at any point because I had a highly knowledgeable supportive trainer with me. I am so glad Melinda was my trainer. Her passion just shows and motivates me to work through everything. Overall my experience with ACCCO was beyond exceptional. I have been recommending it to all my friends who are considering studying in childcare because it really is worth it.

Rudo Juliet Mango: Western Australia
December 2016
Rudo Juliet Mango, Student from WA
After researching colleges on the internet, I discovered that ACCCO had a good reputation. They were a local training organisation that offered good service and had been in the industry for 20 years. The reason I chose to study the Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care is because I want to set up my own family day care business.

I love classes at ACCCO as they are engaging and I enjoy studying with my trainer. The training is thorough and diverse and opens my eyes to different aspects of the job.
I love classes at ACCCO!
This testimonial is merely a snapshot of the quality of service that ACCCO has provided to me as a student and future licensee. I would not hesitate to recommend ACCCO to anyone. Knowledge is power and given the changing and uncertain times in which we now live, I believe all child care licensees without qualifications in the child care industry would benefit greatly from being educated and informed through this course, as I have been. I will also have the additional benefit of being a fully qualified back-up staff member in our centre.
MM, Licensee, Gold Coast
As a child care director I encourage all my staff to study to get their qualifications in child care and give them opportunities to do traineeships. I have used several different training organisations and cannot recommend ACCCO more highly. They are professional, personal, helpful and consistent in all they do. I can see the difference in my staff who have studied through ACCCO to those who studied with other training organisation. There is definitely a higher quality of work as ACCCO are very supportive and consistently there for the students. As a director it is great to see your staff supported while they juggle study and work. I would not hesitate to recommend ACCCO to you.
CP, Director, Adelaide
I have always found the (ACCCO Staff) to be knowledgeable and well informed and they have provided excellent training and support to their students. ACCCO staff unfailingly demonstrate dedication and professionalism. The content of the courses cover all necessary areas to ensure staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills to successfully do their jobs. The regular visits on site have been a major assistance as it has helped keep the students focused and on track with their studies.
HW, Director, Brisbane

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