CHC50121 | 109290B

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Progress your career in Early Childhood Education and Care with this advanced qualification and gain the specialised skills and knowledge needed to work as an early childhood educator or centre director.

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NEXT INTAKE On campus: South Bank Start date: 17 Apr 2023 Duration: 12 months

STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast Darling Downs and South West Wide Bay Burnett Far North Queensland North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus Online Apprenticeships and traineeships International

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Fee-Free TAFE

Concession

$75

Subsidised

$1,395

Full Fee

$7,800

International

$10,000

Course overview

Take the next step in your Early Childhood Education and Care career with this advanced qualification. This course is perfect for people who are already working in early childhood education and care, and want to progress their career as an educator or centre director.

The demand for diploma-trained early childhood staff has risen strongly over the past decade, and the number of higher-level vacancies is expected to continue to increase. According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, there will be around 10,000 child care centre managers required in Australia over the next five years.

This course will give you the skills and practical knowledge to design and implement early childhood programs, by understanding the emotional, physical, cognitive and social needs of young children. Our highly-experienced team of industry professionals will give you the support you need to succeed throughout the course of your studies.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to design and implement early childhood education and care programs. You will be equipped with the skills you need to plan, implement and evaluate programs in line with approved learning frameworks and regulatory requirements. You will also have a solid foundation to continue with further study.

What can I do?

Early Childhood Educator
Early Childhood Centre Director

Course outcome:

CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Hands-on training

TAFE Queensland's ongoing relationships with Early Childhood Education and Care services throughout the state means you will get practical, on-the-job training, and industry-relevant experience before you graduate.

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What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 3 elective units from the list below. You will also be required to undertake 280 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBTWK502

Manage team effectiveness

UNIT CODE :
BSBTWK502

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead teams in the workplace and to actively engage with the management of the organisation.
UNIT NAME
Manage team effectiveness

UNIT CODE
CHCECE041

Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE041

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children

UNIT CODE
CHCECE042

Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE042

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing

UNIT CODE
CHCECE043

Nurture creativity in children

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE043

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Nurture creativity in children

UNIT CODE
CHCECE044

Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE044

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service

UNIT CODE
CHCECE045

Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE045

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children

UNIT CODE
CHCECE046

Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE046

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to promote inclusion and diversity and to plan, implement and monitor individual support strategies.
UNIT NAME
Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children

UNIT CODE
CHCECE047

Analyse information to inform children’s learning

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE047

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to gather and analyse information about children’s learning to inform practice.
UNIT NAME
Analyse information to inform children’s learning

UNIT CODE
CHCECE048

Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE048

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum

UNIT CODE
CHCECE049

Embed environmental responsibility in service operations

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE049

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Embed environmental responsibility in service operations

UNIT CODE
CHCECE050

Work in partnership with children’s families

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE050

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Work in partnership with children’s families

UNIT CODE
CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRP003

Unit description :

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

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBLDR412

Communicate effectively as a workplace leader

UNIT CODE :
BSBLDR412

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively as a workplace leader, including understanding the context, choosing methods of communication to suit the audience, and following up.
UNIT NAME
Communicate effectively as a workplace leader

UNIT CODE
BSBSTR501

Establish innovative work environments

UNIT CODE :
BSBSTR501

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create an environment that enables and supports practice which focuses on a holistic approach to the integration of innovation across all areas of work practice.
UNIT NAME
Establish innovative work environments

UNIT CODE
CHCECE053

Respond to grievances and complaints about the service

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE053

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to effectively resolve grievances and complaints about the service.
UNIT NAME
Respond to grievances and complaints about the service

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

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CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
South Bank	Anytime	up to 18 months	Existing worker: Self-paced	Workplace	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
South Bank	17 Apr 2023	12 months	Online Virtual Classroom - 2 nights per week plus 280 hour Vocation Placement	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Bracken Ridge	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 2 days per week plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Loganlea	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 2 days per week plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
South Bank	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 2 days per week plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Caboolture	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 2 days per week plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Ipswich	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 1 day on campus and 1 day via Zoom per week, plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Springfield	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 1 day on campus and 1 day via Zoom per week, plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Ipswich	22 Jan 2024	1 year	Full time 1 day on campus and 1 day via Zoom per week, plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Springfield	22 Jan 2024	1 year	Full time 1 day on campus and 1 day via Zoom per week, plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Robina	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 2 days per week Wednesday, Friday	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Nambour	17 Apr 2023	1 year	Part time: 2 x nights per week, plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement ZOOM DELIVERY Tuesday, Thursday	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Mooloolaba	17 Apr 2023	1 year	Part Time - 1 day per week, plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement Monday	Classroom	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Roma	17 Apr 2023	1.5 years	Part time 1 day per week, plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Toowoomba	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 1 day on campus and 1 day via Zoom per week, plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Toowoomba	22 Jan 2024	1 year	Full time 1 day on campus and 1 day via Zoom per week, plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Bundaberg	17 Apr 2023	1 year	Part time 2 nights per week Tuesday, Thursday	Classroom	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Gympie	17 Apr 2023	1 year	Part time: 2 x nights per week, plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement ZOOM DELIVERY Tuesday, Thursday	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Hervey Bay	17 Apr 2023	1 year	Part time: 2 x nights per week, plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement ZOOM DELIVERY Tuesday, Thursday	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Maryborough	17 Apr 2023	1 year	Part time: 2 x nights per week, plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement ZOOM DELIVERY Tuesday, Thursday	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Cairns	Anytime	18 months	Flexible delivery via workshops, tutorials, service visits and zoom meetings	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Mount Isa	Anytime	up to 18 months	Flexible delivery via workshops, tutorials, service visits and zoom meetings	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Townsville (Pimlico)	Anytime	up to 18 months	Flexible delivery via workshops, tutorials, service visits and zoom meetings	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply

START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
17 Apr 2023	Average course duration up to 18 months	Online Self-Directed: Part time 1 cluster per intake. 12 weeks per intake	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
29 May 2023	Average course duration up to 18 months	Online Self-Directed: Part time 1 cluster per intake. 12 weeks per intake	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
17 Jul 2023	Average course duration up to 18 months	Online Self-Directed: Part time 1 cluster per intake. 12 weeks per intake	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
South Bank	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Ipswich	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Springfield	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Southport	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Mooloolaba	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Roma	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Warwick	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Toowoomba	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Dalby	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Chinchilla	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Bundaberg	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Gympie	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Hervey Bay	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Kingaroy	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Atherton	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Cairns	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Innisfail	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Bowen	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Charters Towers	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Cloncurry	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Mount Isa	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Burdekin	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Whitsundays (Cannonvale)	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Ingham	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Townsville (Pimlico)	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
South Bank	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	International: $10,000 Apply
Ipswich	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	International: $10,000 Apply
Springfield	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	International: $10,000 Apply
South Bank	22 Jan 2024	1 year	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	International: $10,000 Apply
Ipswich	22 Jan 2024	1 year	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	International: $10,000 Apply
Springfield	22 Jan 2024	1 year	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	International: $10,000 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Robina	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 2 days per week	Mixed mode	International: $10,000 Apply
Robina	22 Jan 2024	1 year	Full time 2 days per week	Mixed mode	International: $10,000 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Mooloolaba	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 2 days per week	Classroom	International: $10,000 Apply
Mooloolaba	22 Jan 2024	1 year	Full time 2 days per week	Classroom	International: $10,000 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Toowoomba	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	International: $10,000 Apply
Toowoomba	22 Jan 2024	1 year	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	International: $10,000 Apply

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CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
South Bank	Anytime	up to 18 months	Existing worker: Self-paced	Workplace	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
South Bank	17 Apr 2023	12 months	Online Virtual Classroom - 2 nights per week plus 280 hour Vocation Placement	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Bracken Ridge	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 2 days per week plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Loganlea	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 2 days per week plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
South Bank	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 2 days per week plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Caboolture	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 2 days per week plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Ipswich	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 1 day on campus and 1 day via Zoom per week, plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Springfield	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 1 day on campus and 1 day via Zoom per week, plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Ipswich	22 Jan 2024	1 year	Full time 1 day on campus and 1 day via Zoom per week, plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Springfield	22 Jan 2024	1 year	Full time 1 day on campus and 1 day via Zoom per week, plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Robina	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 2 days per week Wednesday, Friday	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Nambour	17 Apr 2023	1 year	Part time: 2 x nights per week, plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement ZOOM DELIVERY Tuesday, Thursday	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Mooloolaba	17 Apr 2023	1 year	Part Time - 1 day per week, plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement Monday	Classroom	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Roma	17 Apr 2023	1.5 years	Part time 1 day per week, plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Toowoomba	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 1 day on campus and 1 day via Zoom per week, plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Toowoomba	22 Jan 2024	1 year	Full time 1 day on campus and 1 day via Zoom per week, plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Bundaberg	17 Apr 2023	1 year	Part time 2 nights per week Tuesday, Thursday	Classroom	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Gympie	17 Apr 2023	1 year	Part time: 2 x nights per week, plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement ZOOM DELIVERY Tuesday, Thursday	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Hervey Bay	17 Apr 2023	1 year	Part time: 2 x nights per week, plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement ZOOM DELIVERY Tuesday, Thursday	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Maryborough	17 Apr 2023	1 year	Part time: 2 x nights per week, plus 280 hours of Vocational Placement ZOOM DELIVERY Tuesday, Thursday	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Cairns	Anytime	18 months	Flexible delivery via workshops, tutorials, service visits and zoom meetings	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Mount Isa	Anytime	up to 18 months	Flexible delivery via workshops, tutorials, service visits and zoom meetings	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
Townsville (Pimlico)	Anytime	up to 18 months	Flexible delivery via workshops, tutorials, service visits and zoom meetings	Mixed mode	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply

START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
17 Apr 2023	Average course duration up to 18 months	Online Self-Directed: Part time 1 cluster per intake. 12 weeks per intake	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
29 May 2023	Average course duration up to 18 months	Online Self-Directed: Part time 1 cluster per intake. 12 weeks per intake	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply
17 Jul 2023	Average course duration up to 18 months	Online Self-Directed: Part time 1 cluster per intake. 12 weeks per intake	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Concession: $75 Subsidised: $1,395 Full fee: $7,800 Apply

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
South Bank	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Ipswich	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Springfield	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Southport	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Mooloolaba	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Roma	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Warwick	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Toowoomba	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Dalby	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Chinchilla	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Bundaberg	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Gympie	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Hervey Bay	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Kingaroy	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Atherton	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Cairns	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Innisfail	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Bowen	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Charters Towers	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Cloncurry	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Mount Isa	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Burdekin	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Whitsundays (Cannonvale)	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Ingham	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Townsville (Pimlico)	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
South Bank	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	International: $10,000 Apply
Ipswich	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	International: $10,000 Apply
Springfield	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	International: $10,000 Apply
South Bank	22 Jan 2024	1 year	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	International: $10,000 Apply
Ipswich	22 Jan 2024	1 year	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	International: $10,000 Apply
Springfield	22 Jan 2024	1 year	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	International: $10,000 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Robina	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 2 days per week	Mixed mode	International: $10,000 Apply
Robina	22 Jan 2024	1 year	Full time 2 days per week	Mixed mode	International: $10,000 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Mooloolaba	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 2 days per week	Classroom	International: $10,000 Apply
Mooloolaba	22 Jan 2024	1 year	Full time 2 days per week	Classroom	International: $10,000 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Toowoomba	10 Jul 2023	1 year	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	International: $10,000 Apply
Toowoomba	22 Jan 2024	1 year	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	International: $10,000 Apply

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