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HomeAll coursesVocationalChildcare Packaged Program 2022

Childcare Packaged Program 2022

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CERTIFICATE III IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE (CHC30121)

The Early Childhood Education and Care profession is one of the fastest growing professions in Australia and is expected to grow over the next 5 years.

Your qualifications will provide excellent employment prospects due to child care workers being in high demand.

This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. Students will learn to support the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children’s learning and development. This qualification will enable direct supervision or autonomous work activity in a range of child care facilities such as full day care centres, occasional care facilities, crèches and early learning centres as an Early Childhood Educator.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? ENQUIRE NOW!

QUICK INFO

Qualification Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Nationally recognised Yes
National code CHC30121
CRICOS Course Code 107902F
Location Brisbane Campus
Gold Coast Campus
Delivery mode Face-to-face classroom delivery
Vocational Placement – 160-hours (compulsory)
Course Duration 56 weeks (including 8 weeks holiday)
Entry Requirements IELTS (Academic) overall 5.0, or equivalent
Academic: Equivalent to an Australian Year 10 qualification
Must be 18 years of age
Start dates

10/01/2022
14/03/2022
16/05/2022
18/07/2022
19/09/2022
21/11/2022

Awarded by Shafston International Pty Ltd, CRICOS Provider Code: 03917H, RTO Code: 45694

UNIT DETAILS

HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for workers to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others.

The unit applies to all workers who require knowledge of workplace health and safety (WHS) to carry out their own work, either under direct supervision or with some individual responsibility.

CHCECE033 - Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to communicate and interact respectfully with children and to guide their behaviours in ways that support their agency, positive sense of self and self-regulation.

This unit applies to educators who work according to established policies and procedures and under the guidance of others in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia.

CHCECE031 - Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to support and promote children’s health, safety and wellbeing in relation to physical activity, healthy eating, sleep, rest and relaxation and individual medical requirements.

This unit applies to educators who work according to established policies and procedures and under the guidance of others in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia.

CHCECE056 - Work effectively in children’s education and care

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work in a children’s education and care context using effective communication and knowledge of job roles, responsibilities and service procedures to complete daily work activities.

This unit applies to individuals who work according to established policies and procedures and under the supervision and guidance of others in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia.

CHCECE032 - Nurture babies and toddlers

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop relationships with babies and toddlers and their families and attend to the specific physical and emotional needs of babies and toddlers from birth to 23 months. It requires the ability to follow individualised care routines for sleep, feeding and toileting.

This unit applies to educators who work according to established policies and procedures and under the guidance of others in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia.

CHCECE035 - Support the holistic learning and development of children

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to recognise and support the interrelationship between the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and communication development of children.

This unit applies to educators who support children’s learning and development according to established curriculum under the guidance of others in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia.

CHCECE030 - Support inclusion and diversity

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to reflect on and understand the impact of own values and biases, demonstrate respect for inclusion and diversity, and support children’s understanding of inclusive principles and behaviours.

This unit applies to all educators who work according to established policies and procedures in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia.

CHCECE054 - Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify different perspectives on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures, develop an understanding of the local and broader cultural contexts, and use the identified information to embed culturally appropriate experiences, interactions, behaviours and physical environments into daily practice with children.

This unit applies to educators who work in regulated children’s education and care services or schools in Australia, including those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and educators from other cultural backgrounds.

HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants and children in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.

This unit applies to a range of workers within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthma and anaphylactic emergencies. This includes early childhood workers and educators who work with school age children in outside school hours care and vacation programs.

CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

This unit applies to all workers.

CHCECE034 - Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source and use an approved childhood learning framework.

This unit applies to educators who support children’s learning according to established curriculum under the guidance of others in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia.

CHCECE055 - Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify and meet legal and ethical obligations. This includes the ability to recognise potential and actual examples of non-compliance with regulatory requirements and contribute to the continuous improvement of practice.

This unit applies to educators who work according to established policies and procedures in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia.

CHCECE037 - Support children to connect with the natural environment

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to support and encourage children’s connection with the natural environment.

This unit applies to educators who contribute to the curriculum planning process under the guidance of others in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia.

CHCECE036 - Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to set up, support and review experiences for children’s play and learning.

This unit applies to educators who support children’s learning according to established curriculum under the guidance of others in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia.

CHCECE038 - Observe children to inform practice

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify and gather information about children from observation and other sources as part of a collaborative process and as a basis for curriculum planning.

This unit applies to educators who contribute to the curriculum planning process under the guidance of others in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia.

CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support and protect children and young people who are at risk of harm. This work occurs within legislative and policy frameworks and carries a duty of care responsibility.

This unit applies to workers in a range of job roles providing services to children and young people including in community services and health contexts.

BSBSTR401 - Promote innovation in team environments

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and implement ways of promoting innovation within team environments in the workplace.

The unit applies to individuals who are team participants or team leaders responsible for playing a proactive role in demonstrating innovation in a formal or informal team environment.

A total of 17 units of competency is required to obtain this qualification. On successful completion of the course students will be issued with the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121) recognised within the Australian Qualification Framework.

BLUE CARD - WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK


Students 
who work with children and young people must hold a Blue Card, unless an exemption applies.

A volunteer or student must not commence regulated child-related work (vocational placement) until they hold a valid blue card.

Shafston initiates the Blue Card application process at orientation.  The application is free and may take up to 28 working days to be processed. 

For more detailed information about the Blue Card please click on the link to Government website (below) and you will find further information about the volunteer Blue Card as listed below.

If your Blue Card application is declined you will be unable to commence placement, this will affect your course outcomes.  Please note, if you are unsure if you will meet the eligibility requirements please visit the website.

  • https://bluecard.qld.gov.au/volunteers/index.html

Volunteers & students

  • Do I need a blue card?
  • Who is disqualified from applying for a blue card?
  • When do I need to apply?
  • How do I apply?
  • Your rights
  • Your obligations
  • Deciding who is eligible to work with children

VOCATIONAL PLACEMENT


You will need to complete the minimum hours of vocational placement for CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (minimum 160 hours) and for CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (minimum 280 hours).

You will be assisted in securing your vocational placement in an Approved Education and Care Service and be mentored by an experienced educator.

During vocational placement you will put into action everything you have learnt throughout your course.


For more information on Vocational Placement see the Best Practice Guide and Frequently Asked Questions for Students | Frequently Asked Questions for Organisations.

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

  • I have just graduated from my Certifiate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and I am currentely studying the Diploma. Shafston is helping me to develop my knowledge and skills in the Child care sector through teachers and staff who are professionals, friendly and helpful. The classess are challenging and the campus is beautiful with a great green area and an awesome view to the river. The staff assisted me with finding vocational placement in a childcare centre and helped me with all the arrangements. Thanks to my vocational placement, I have already started to work in the childcare industry.

    Ana Maria ~ Spain

  • What I liked about Shafston was the small class sizes. This allowed the teachers to help each student and it made it easier to ask questions. The teachers would always give me advices on how to improve my English which helped me gain more confidence. Although I had a lot of difficulties with my English, I was able to improve my understanding from the supplementary classes where I received one-on-one lessons from my teacher.

    Misa ~ Japan

  • Shafston’s campus and teachers are amazing! I love the fact that there are many different cultures and students here. Back home, there were only two international students in my class. The teachers used very traditional teaching methods. Our entire day was basically writing down notes, which were hard to understand and extremely boring. I really appreciate the conversations I can have with my teacher at Shafston, rather than reading and writing notes all day.

    Shela ~ Malaysia

  • I was really happy with Shafston when I got here. Compared to classrooms back home, it was a complete difference. Classrooms in Taiwan are extremely boring and based highly on information and recall. There is no time for conversations, only time for absorbing information. It was really robotic. I love how Shafston offers conversational learning! I have time to discuss topics with my teacher and classmates, which is a lot more interesting than writing down theory. I also love the environment here. The campus is awesome.

    Mike ~ Taiwan

  • I currently study the Diploma of Business at Shafston, a very popular international college in Australia because of their multicultural community. It has a beautiful environment situated by the river, The classes are enjoyable and attending my classes has also helped me improve my English.

    FeiQuo ~ China

  • Very much valuable. The course is designed in a manner that learning is not limited. I am gaining lot of knowledge through the course. The assignments are really good as they help the students to think out-of-the box and answer. I am very happy doing this course as I am gaining a lot of insight. Also, professionalism and the support being extended by my tutor is really great and I am thankful to Gael.

    Abhayjot ~ India

CAREER OUTCOMES

Begin your career in children’s services. This course covers the fundamentals of childhood development and caring for children. You will be able to plan leisure and play activities which focus on the child’s development. Career outcomes include:

  • Childhood Educator Assistant
  • Outside School Hours Aide
  • Preschool Assistant

The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121) is the minimum requirement for employment in the early childhood industry. This qualification will provide you with high quality training in the skills and knowledge required to work with children, enabling you to support their wellbeing, learning and development. You will also be required to undertake work placements to gain experience in the industry.

Our trainer’s are highly qualified and industry current so you will receive up to date relevant training, you will graduate with a qualification you can be proud of which will take you on the pathway to the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

ASSESSMENT

“The process of collecting evidence and making judgements on whether competency has been achieved to confirm that an individual can perform to the standard expected in the workplace, as specified in a training package or a VET accredited course.”  https://www.asqa.gov.au/standards-vac/definitions


Your Shafston teacher will formally assess your skills, knowledge and understanding.   Assessment is competency based, this means you will be required to show / demonstrate the required competencies for the units of competency you are studying.

In order to ensure that Shafston’s assessment is valid, reliable, flexible and fair, Shafston trainers will conduct assessment as per the assessment conditions for each unit of competency you are studying. 

There are many different types of assessment.  Multiple and varied assessments are used to ensure that learners are able to demonstrate competency.  We will ensure that the assessment is conducted in a manner that is fair, flexible, valid and reliable. 

The portal has the following sections Activities, Questioning, Project, and Observation which span across these different tasks.   Some of the assessment tasks are ‘stand-alone’ or they may be a combination of these methods of assessment.


There may be

• Written tasks

Written assessments include case studies, question-answer type tasks, written reports and assignments, including reflective evaluations, self-evaluations,  project work, demonstrations and class presentations.

• Examination

This includes written or spoken ‘question-answer’ type tasks in an examination. 

• Observation

Your teacher will observe your performance of tasks in real or simulated workplace environments.  This includes participation in role-plays, group discussions and demonstrations of practical skills and knowledge.  Students on vocational placement will be observed by a qualified professional.

• Vocational Placement

Vocational placement provides the opportunity to observe professionals in your vocation, gain skills specific to your vocation, engage and interact with your community, and most importantly, to apply what you have learnt in the classroom to the ‘real-world’ vocational environment.  You will be mentored and supported by an industry professional and have a valuable opportunity to learn in a structured workplace environment.  Your teacher as well as the industry professional will both observe your ability to apply the skills, knowledge and attitudes required in workplace situations and environments.

http://shafston.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Best_Practice_Guidelines_for_Vocational_Placement_V1.pdf

• RPL

You may already have the skills and knowledge.  For more information about Recognition of Prior Learning Student Information,  please refer to:  http://shafston.edu/forms-policies-and-procedures/

MODE OF LEARNING

• Mixed / Blended

The formal learning takes place through a structured program of instruction through face to face delivery with your Shafston teacher on the Shafston campus.

You will be able to learn from your teacher and classmates as you study together through a combination of formal classroom based learning and independent study / research.
   – Further support is provided at the weekly Class Tutorial Support sessions with your teacher.
   – Face-to-face classroom delivery (20 hours of scheduled contact per week) and
   – Placement – 160-hours (compulsory)
   – This includes real world experience through vocational placement for students enrolled in Early Childhood qualifications

TIMETABLE

HOLIDAYS

HOLIDAYS – CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care – 8 Weeks

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS (No Classes)

New Year’s Day
Additional Public Holiday for New Year’s Day
Australia Day
Good Friday
Easter Saturday
Easter Sunday
Easter Monday
ANZAC Day
Labour Day
EKKA (Brisbane Only)
Queen’s Birthday
Christmas Holiday

01/01/22
03/01/22
26/01/22
15/04/22
16/04/22
17/04/22
18/04/22
25/04/22
02/05/22
10/08/22
03/10/22
25/12/21 – 01/01/23

DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE (CHC50121)

Do you enjoy being around children and want to inspire the next generation of young learners?

Start your career in early childhood education!

With this qualification you’ll be entering a rewarding industry that provides education and care to children. With a strong emphasis on practical learning and work placements, you’ll be highly sought after upon graduation.

This course will allow you to potentially take on a supervisor or management role in early childhood education and care, preparing you to establish a safe and healthy environment and design and evaluate programs for children.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? DOWNLOAD OUR COURSE GUIDE OR ENQUIRE NOW!

QUICK INFO

Qualification Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Nationally recognised Yes
National code CHC50121
CRICOS Course Code 107903E
Location Brisbane Campus
Gold Coast Campus
Delivery mode Face-to-face classroom delivery
Vocational Placement – 280-hours (compulsory)
Course Duration 56 weeks (including 8 weeks holiday)
Entry Requirements IELTS (Academic) overall 5.5, or equivalent
Successful completion of CHC30113 or CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Must be 18 years of age
Start dates Please refer to the start dates for CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education
Awarded by Shafston International Pty Ltd, CRICOS Provider Code: 03917H, RTO Code: 45694

UNIT DETAILS

CHCECE043 - Nurture creativity in children

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and evaluate experiences that nurture creativity in children through construction, digital technologies, dramatic play, imaginative play, movement, music and visual art.

This unit applies to educators who develop and implement learning experiences in the context of an approved learning framework in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Work is undertaken independently, but according to the philosophy of the service.

CHCECE046 - Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to promote inclusion and diversity and to plan, implement and monitor individual support strategies.

This unit applies to educators working at a leadership level in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia. Work is undertaken collaboratively according to the philosophy of the service and involves providing guidance to others.

CHCECE041 - Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children

The unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to monitor and maintain health and safety in the areas of individual health, hygiene, infectious disease, supervision, risk management, incident and emergency management. It includes the ability to contribute to the ongoing improvement of workplace health and safety policies and procedures.

This unit applies to educators who implement and monitor practices according to established service policies and procedures in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia. They may also provide guidance to other workers.

CHCECE049 - Embed environmental responsibility in service operations

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and evaluate a sustainability management plan and support children’s environmental responsibility.

This unit applies to educators who develop and implement practices according to established organisational policies in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia. Work is undertaken collaboratively according to the philosophy of the service and involves providing guidance to others.

CHCECE045 - Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop guidelines that foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour, and to monitor and support children’s learning, development and wellbeing in this area.

This unit applies to educators working at a leadership level in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia. Work is undertaken collaboratively according to the philosophy of the service and involves providing guidance to others.

CHCPRP003 - Reflect on and improve own professional practice

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development.

This unit applies to workers in all industry sectors who take pro-active responsibility for their own professional development.

CHCMGT003 - Lead the work team

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake supervisory and coordinating activities in work groups in health and community service organisations.

Workers at this level are team leaders or managers responsible for coordinating and monitoring the activities and performance of work teams and other service providers.

This unit applies to a range of leadership roles in health and community services workplaces.

CHCPOL003 - Research and apply evidence to practice

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the information need, gather information and critically analyse the information for relevance to own work.

This unit applies to health and community service workers who need to research existing information to support and improve their work practice. It does not cover primary research.

CHCECE044 - Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to facilitate legislative, regulatory and National Quality Framework compliance in an education and care service.

This unit applies to educators working in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. They provide guidance to others and have responsibilities in relation to continuous improvement of services provided.

CHCECE050 - Work in partnership with children’s families

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to establish relationships with families, connect with the local and broader community and promote opportunities for collaboration and sharing of information with families to support effective education and care for children.

This unit applies to educators working at a senior operational or leadership level in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Work is undertaken collaboratively according to the philosophy of the service and involves providing guidance to others.

CHCECE047 - Analyse information to inform children’s learning

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to gather and analyse information about children’s learning to inform practice.

This unit applies to educators who develop and implement curriculum in the context of an approved learning framework in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Work is undertaken independently, but according to the philosophy of the service.

CHCECE042 - Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to foster and enhance the holistic learning, development and wellbeing of children from birth to six years of age. It includes the ability to use detailed knowledge of different developmental domains and developmental theory and how these domains link to support holistic development.

This unit applies to educators who develop and implement curriculum in the context of an approved learning framework in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Work is undertaken independently, according to the philosophy of the service.

CHCECE048 - Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, implement and evaluate curriculum over a period of time to foster children’s learning and development.

This unit applies to educators who develop and implement curriculum in the context of an approved learning framework in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Work is undertaken independently, but according to the philosophy of the service.

BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead teams in the workplace and to actively engage with the management of the organisation.

The unit applies to individuals working at a managerial level who lead and build a positive culture within their work teams. At this level, work will normally be carried out using complex and diverse methods and procedures requiring the exercise of considerable discretion and judgement. It will also involve using a range of problem solving and decision-making strategies.

BSBPEF502 - Develop and use emotional intelligence

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and use emotional intelligence to increase self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management in the workplace.

The unit applies to individuals who are required to identify, analyse, synthesise and act on information from a range of sources and who deal with unpredictable problems as part of their job role. These individuals may be responsible for leading a team or work area.

A total of 15 units of competency is required to obtain this qualification. On successful completion of the course students will be issued with the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care recognised within the Australian Qualification Framework.

BLUE CARD - WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK


Volunteers 
who work with children and young people must hold a Blue Card, unless an exemption applies.

A volunteer or unpaid trainee student must not commence regulated child-related work (vocational placement) until they hold a valid blue card.

Shafston initiates the Blue Card application process at orientation.  The application may take up to 28 working days to be processed. 

For more detailed information about the Blue Card please click on the link to Government website (below) and you will find further information about the volunteer Blue Card as listed below.

If your Blue Card application is declined you will be unable to commence placement, this will affect your course outcomes.  Please note, if you are unsure if you will meet the eligibility requirements please visit the website.

  • https://bluecard.qld.gov.au/volunteers/index.html

Volunteers & students

Shafston initiates the Blue Card application process at orientation.  The application is free and may take up to 28 working days to be processed. 

  • Do I need a blue card?
  • Who is disqualified from applying for a blue card?
  • When do I need to apply?
  • How do I apply?
  • Your rights
  • Your obligations
  • Deciding who is eligible to work with children

VOCATIONAL PLACEMENT


You will need to complete the minimum hours of vocational placement for CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (minimum 160 hours) and for CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (minimum 280 hours).

You will be assisted in securing your vocational placement in an Approved Education and Care Service and be mentored by an experienced educator.

During vocational placement you will put into action everything you have learnt throughout your course.


For more information on Vocational Placement see the Best Practice Guide and Frequently Asked Questions for Students | Frequently Asked Questions for Organisations.

CAREER OUTCOMES

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50121) will prepare you to become qualified as an early childhood educator and will provide you with the skills, knowledge and understanding required for this demanding but rewarding career. Career outcomes include:

  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Childhood Education Manager
  • Outside School Hours Coordinator

Qualified early childhood educators have responsibility for the supervision of staff, students and volunteers. In most states of Australia this is the qualification required at Director or Service Manager Level. This course provides a qualification that is nationally recognised and in high demand. Our course will cover children’s development, care and wellbeing; design along with development of the curriculum; legal ethics and workplace health and safety.

We have specialist, experienced childcare trainers, offering you the skills, knowledge and experience to succeed in this rapidly growing industry.

UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS

GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY

PATHWAYS
Bachelor of Child and Family Studies
Credit Transfer:
 80 Credit Points

SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY (SCU)

PATHWAYS
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Credit Transfer:
 8 units

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/EC)
Credit Transfer:
 4 units

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Secondary)
Credit Transfer:
 1 units

MAQUARIE UNIVERSITY

PATHWAYS
Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)
Credit Transfer:
8 units

QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (QUT)

PATHWAYS
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) (ED39)
Credit Transfer:
 96 Credit Points

HOLIDAYS

HOLIDAYS – CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (8 Weeks)

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS (No Classes)

New Year’s Day
Additional Public Holiday for New Year’s Day
Australia Day
Good Friday
Easter Saturday
Easter Sunday
Easter Monday
ANZAC Day
Labour Day
EKKA (Brisbane Only)
Queen’s Birthday
Christmas Holiday

01/01/22
03/01/22
26/01/22
15/04/22
16/04/22
17/04/22
18/04/22
25/04/22
02/05/22
10/08/22
03/10/22
25/12/21 – 01/01/23

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Shafston has been operating for 25 years, educating students in both English language and Vocational Courses. There have been in excess of 120,000 students educated at Shafston, from over 100 countries since its foundation in 1996. The school has received numerous accolades including being rated the number 1 English school in Australia in 2013, 2014 and 2019 by Ryugaku Journal.

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Contact

BRISBANE CAMPUS

46 Thorn St, Kangaroo Point Brisbane QLD 4169 Australia
+61 (7) 3249 4111
info@shafston.edu

GOLD COAST CAMPUS

Level 1/15 Short St, Southport QLD 4215 Australia
+61 (7) 3249 4111
info@shafston.edu

Business Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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