Study Online in Queensland with the Australian College of Teacher Aides and Childcare in 2022
Are you a mum? Just out of school and wondering what to do? Perhaps you are working full time and want to change your career path? If so, then the Australian College of Teacher Aides and Childcare is your best choice for studying in Queensland.
The Australian College of Teacher Aides and Child Care is one of Australia’s leading providers of quality online education in childcare and school based education support courses. Our courses offer students a range of qualifications that cover each stage in children’s development from birth to school age. We also provide diplomas to assist students who wish to develop their careers by taking on more responsibility or moving into management roles within early childhood or school-based settings.
Train your way in Queensland with the Australian College of Teacher Aides and Childcare.
You’re a busy person. You want to study in your own time, on your terms. And that’s precisely what you can do with the Australian College of Teacher Aides and Childcare!
Choose to study with ACTAC in Queensland because:
We offer nationally recognised and up to date qualifications so that after completion, when it comes time for you to apply for jobs or move up in your career path, there will be no questions about where the degree came from or how relevant it is within today’s workplace.
You can study at home with us. ACTAC is an online-only education provider so you can continue your studies without having to leave your family behind or relocate.
It also means you can continue working while you study, so there is no need to take time off and lose income while trying to gain a qualification. There is no need to travel anywhere and find childcare for your children or a minder for pets while you’re studying. Our online learning platform offers training that allows you to take control of your schedule and fit it around whatever else life throws at you.
Our fees are affordable! Our tuition fees are lower than other providers because we operate as a social enterprise; we deliver high quality but affordable nationally recognised qualifications. Our Dual Qualification in Early Childhood Education is one of the most competitively priced courses of its kind in Australia. We believe there is no reason for any online nationally recognised qualification to cost thousands of dollars in the digital age.
Qualifications.
The Australian College of Teacher Aides and Childcare offers a variety of qualifications in childcare, education and youth work. Programs are designed to meet the needs of individuals who are looking to further their careers by studying online. Read on to learn about each of our courses and find which one is right for you.
CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support.
The CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support is a pathway to work in a range of classroom settings in Queensland, assisting teachers and supporting students’ learning. The role involves administrative duties and operational tasks to help students learn.
While studying the CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support, you will learn how to:
• Support the development of literacy and numeracy skills in students.
• Help to implement systems that contribute to the health, safety, and wellbeing of students.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of educational programs under the guidance of a fully qualified teacher. This type of work requires discretion and judgement within the boundaries of established policies and procedures.
After completing your CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support, you will be qualified to work in any number of roles within Queensland, such as:
• Educational Support Worker
• School Support Officer
• Teacher Aide
• Learning Support Officer
The CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support takes up to 12 months to complete, and you have the option to extend for six months if required. As a part of the course, you will need to complete 100 hours of work placement with an approved workplace. Our price for this highly desired qualification at the time of writing is just $899, making it one of the most affordable Certificate III in School Based Education Support in Queensland.
CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support.
The Certificate IV in School Based Education Support is the perfect qualification to kick start your career in the Queensland school based education support sector.
The course takes 18 months to complete and is studied at your own pace. ACTAC will also provide a six-month extension of your course should it be needed.
The CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support builds upon the knowledge and skills learnt during the CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support. It takes a more direct focus on students who may have additional needs and require extra support with their learning in the classroom.
Students undertaking the CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support will complete 17 units of study, with knowledge gained in areas such as:
• Meeting legal and ethical obligations in an education environment.
• Work with diverse students and encourage understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ culture.
• You will learn how to facilitate learning for students with disabilities and support students with additional needs in the classroom.
After attaining you’re the CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support, you will be able to work in any one of the following roles in Queensland. These include:
• School Support Officer
• Teacher Aide
• Team Leader
• Learning Support Officer
• Plus many more!
Students will need to complete 100 hours of work placement as a part of their course. The total price for the course is only $1499, so it has never been more affordable to start a career in school based education support in Queensland.
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
The nationally recognised entry-level course for working in early childhood education and care in Queensland is the CHC30121 in Early Childhood Education and Care.
With ACTAC, students can complete this qualification entirely online in 12 months (with the option of a 6-month extension if needed). Workers with this qualification are responsible for designing and implementing a curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework.
This course requires the completion of 17 units of study and at least 160 hours of work placement in a regulated children’s education and care service in Queensland. Some of the topics that are covered in the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care include:
• Fostering holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
• Nurturing creativity in children
• Analysing information to inform children’s learning
• Embedding environmental responsibility in service operations
Having completed this course of study, students can apply for anyone the following early childhood education and care roles in Queensland:
• Long day care educator
• Kindergarten assistant
• Family day care educator
• Pre-school educator
The total price for the CHC30121 in Early Childhood Education and Care is $899, which is one of the most competitively priced early childhood education and care courses in Queensland!
CHC50121 Certificate IV in Early Childhood Education and Care.
The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is a qualification that is highly recognised in the Queensland early childhood education sector. The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will give you insights and experience into a broad range of specialist skills needed as an early childhood educator.
This nationally recognised qualification is self-paced and can take up to 18 months, with the option of a six-month extension. There are a total of 15 units of study that need to be satisfactorily completed and 280 hours of work placement in a regulated children’s education and care service in Queensland. Some of the topics covered during the course include:
• Implementing strategies for the inclusion of all children
• Analyse information to inform children’s learning
• Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
Queensland has many potential job outcomes once you complete the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. These include:
• Lead Educator
• Family daycare coordinator
• Educational leader in a service
• Lead kindergarten educator
• Lead pre-school educator
• Nominated supervisor at a service
• Service assistant manager/director
• Service manager/director
• Area coordinator for a group of services
You will be hard-pressed to find a more affordable option for completing a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, with ACTACs costing just $1299!
CHC30121 + CHC50121 Dual Qualification in Early Childhood Education.
By studying a dual qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care, you will be far more qualified and knowledgeable than those students who have completed only one of either the certificate III or diploma, giving you an edge when applying for positions within Queensland educational institutions.
Taking a dual qualification allows you to complete two blocks of work placement, gaining experience working at certificate three and diploma level. You will be able to put into practice all the skills and knowledge you learn in your theory units in a practical setting under the guidance and supervision of an industry professional.
Overall, you will complete 440 work placement hours in an organisation of your choosing, with 160 hours completed as a part of the certificate III component and 280 hours undertaken as a requirement of the diploma level of the dual qualification.
Some of the job outcomes in Queensland after completing the CHC30121 + CHC50121 Dual Qualification in Early Childhood Education include:
• Lead Educator
• Family day care coordinator
• Educational Leader in a service
• Lead Kindergarten Educator
• Lead Pre-school Educator
• Nominated Supervisor at service
• Service Assistant Manager/Director
• Service Manager/Director
• Area Coordinator for a group of services
• Long Day Care Educator
• Kindergarten Assistant
• Family Day Care Educator
• Pre-school Educator
At only $1499, the CHC30121 + CHC50121 Dual Qualification in Early Childhood Education is your best and most affordable choice for starting your career in early childhood education in Queensland!
Conclusion
We hope this article has helped explain how the Australian College of Teacher Aides and Childcare can help you on your journey to becoming a teacher aide, childcare worker or a school based education support worker in Queensland. Our online course delivery means you can study from anywhere in Queensland! If you’re interested in learning more about our courses, visit our website today.
Do not hesitate to start your journey to becoming an early childhood or school based education support specialist and fulfilling your passion for education. Contact us on 1300 511 455 or at enquiries@actac.com.au to speak with one of our friendly support members or organise a chat with one of our trainers to see if this is the right course for you!
