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Teacher Bridging Program
What is the Early Childhood Teacher Bridging Program?
ACECQA has determined that registered/accredited Primary Teachers can be recognised as an 'equivalent Early Childhood Teacher' if they also complete a CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
This Early Childhood Teacher Bridging Program (ECTBP) has been
developed by the Department of Education (DET) to assist with this requirement allowing registered Primary School Teachers to have as many
of their skills and knowledge recognised as possible. Through the ECTBP, eligible students only complete training and assessment in areas
that haven't been completed as part of their Primary Teacher qualification. Further information can found on the ACECQA
website.
Please 'click here' for a full description of this program
What can I study with ACCCO?
CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Eligibility Criteria
Primary Teachers are eligible to enrol in the ECTBP if they hold all of the following:
- a primary teaching qualification that includes at least a focus on children aged 5 to 8 years old (e.g. a qualification with a focus on children aged 3 to 8 or 5 to 12) AND
- teacher registration in Australia (called ‘accreditation’ in New South Wales)
ACECQA will also use the above to determine eligibility as an equivalent Early Childhood Teacher.
For all information regarding ACECQA's recognition, please see: http://www.acecqa.gov.au/Recognition-as-an-equivalent-early-childhood-teacher
Cost to the Participant
If a person is eligible for funding under the Teacher Bridging Program, the Queensland Government will subsidise the costs of their accredited training, although a student contribution fee will be required.
| Qualification Name |
Number of Units |
Nominal Hours |
Number of Clusters |
Student Contribution Fee |
Student Concession Fee |
| CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care |
28 |
2088 |
6 | $600 | $300 |
Please note:
- Course fees include all resources and materials.
- Students who do not meet the eligibility criteria for ECTBP Funding, fees will be calculated at the Fee-For-Service rates > Click Here <
Am I eligible for Concession?
The following students are entitled to the concession rate on course fees:
- the student holds a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card issued under Commonwealth law, or is the partner or a dependant of a person who holds a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card and is named on the card
- the student is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- the student has a disability
- the student is an adult prisoner.
Please note: Proof of eligibility for concession must be demonstrated prior to the commencement of training. If the concession is valid for the full enrolment period, then all eligible units commenced within that period attract the concession rate. If the concession is valid for part of the enrolment period, then only eligible units commenced prior to the expiry of the concession attract the concession rate.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is an assessment only process for experienced workers who are seeking formal recognition of their existing skills and knowledge. Read more
Credit Transfer
Credit transfer (sometimes known as advanced standing) is awarded when a student has completed the units required for a qualification at another Registered Training Organisation. This may reduce the amount of time it will take you to gain a qualification, and reduce the overall cost. ACCCO provides credit transfer free of charge. Read more
Payment Options
Upfront Payment
Students can choose to pay up to $1500 of their student contribution fees upfront at enrolment. Further payments of up to $1500 can be made at later stages of a student's enrolment. ACCCO accepts the following payment methods:
- Credit Card
- Bank Transfer
- Cheque
Payment Plan
Students can choose to enter into a payment plan arrangement to pay off their student contribution fees in smaller amounts over a period of time.
Students entering into an ACCCO payment plan have the option of fortnightly or monthly payments. Students with contributions fees of over $1500 can also request a weekly payment plan.
Payment plans require an initial upfront payment towards their student contribution fees to set up the plan, and then each payment period a recurring payment amount is direct debited from the student's nominated account.
Students are given recurring payment amount options when setting up their plan.
Example plans are given below.
|
Total Student Contribution Fees |
Upfront Payment Amount | Recurring Payment Details |
| $500.00 | $50.00 | $25.00 x 18 fortnightly payments |
| $800.00 | $100.00 | $50.00 x 14 monthly payments |
| $4630.00 | $310.00 | $80 x 54 weekly payments |
Please note the above is an example only and may not reflect your actual course fees or the applicable payment plan options.
Please contact our enrolments team on 1300 139 406 to discuss payment options applicable to you.
Pay As You Go
Students that are not receiving any funding for their course can choose to pay as they go. This is where a student will pay the fees for
each unit of competency prior to commencing it.
How to Apply
1. Choose Your Course
Once you have made the decision to apply for a qualification you will need to complete an enrolment form and a Literacy, Language and Numeracy indicator (LLN).
Check you meet:
- Minimum Age Requirement
- English Language & Academic Requirements
- Appropriate Visa Requirements
2. Prepare Your Application
Complete the online enrolment form, and upload details of:
-
Colour copy of Passport or Driver’s Licence. (Proof of ID+ residency)
- QLD Drivers Licence front and back. - If passport provided please provide a copy of a bank statement or utility bill issued within the last 6 months showing your current residential address.
- Colour copy of either: current green Medicare care; Birth Certificate; current Australian passport; current New Zealand passport; or Australian citizenship certificate. (Proof of citizenship)
- Colour copy of your Primary Teaching qualification and Teacher registration/accreditation in Australia
- Colour copy of Certificates and Statement Results for any previously attained or partially completed qualifications completed in or recognised in Australia.
- Colour copy of any concession cards if held.
3. Process of Your Application
Your enrolment will be assessed on the information you have provided. Upon receiving all paperwork and supporting evidence a formal assessment of your eligibility for government funding and suitability for the qualification is conducted. You will be notified by an enrolments officer on the status of this application once your eligibility has been assessed.
Please
note that we are unable to finalise your enrolment until all required information and supporting evidence has been provided.
4. Letter of Offer
ACCCO assesses the enrolment application. When deemed a successful enrolment application, the student will be issued a Letter of Offer to study with ACCCO. Student reads and accepts the conditions outlined in the Letter of Offer. Student fees are finalised – payment established.
5. Confirm Your Enrolment
If your enrolment application is accepted, you will receive a welcome email with a Confirmation of Enrolment attached, confirming acceptance into the qualification. It is important to check your junk or spam folder as this email can end up here sometimes. If not received, please contact our enrolments team on 1300 139 406 during business hours. Your Trainer Assessor will contact you to undertake an induction and commence the learning program.
Please note that while ACCCO makes every opportunity to support each student throught the duration of study to achieve their qualification, successful completion of the qualification and employment outcomes are the responsibility of the student.
Before you submit your application it is important that you provide all the above required documents. Without these we are unable to process your application.
Any Questions?
For assistance with your enrolment, our Enrolments Team are more than happy to help you with any questions you may have. Contact us now and we'll get you started...
