CHC30121 | CRICOS: 109391H

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Start your career with this entry level course that will set you up with the foundation skills you need to succeed as an educator in early childhood education and care.

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

WAYS TO STUDY On campus Online TAFE at School Apprenticeships and traineeships International

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 06 Jan 2025 Duration: up to 18 months View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Fee-Free TAFE

Concession

$420

Subsidised

$955

Full Fee

$5,240

TAFE at School Full Fee

$4,090

International

$8,800

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Course overview

Get a head start on your career in early childhood education and care with this entry-level course. This qualification is the minimum requirement for early childhood settings in Australia and will set you up with the foundation skills to get ahead.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the Early Childhood Education and Care industry is experiencing very strong growth. Qualified candidates are in high demand in this very large sector with around 184,000 job openings expected over the next five years.

This course covers a number of core skills, including how to plan, implement and evaluate educational early childhood programs, support healthy meal times for children and foster individual development. You will also learn how to work within legal and industry requirements. Our highly-experienced team of industry professionals will provide you with one-on-one guidance to give you the foundations you need to enter the sector.

Successful completion of this course will allow you to confidently seek employment in a range of entry-level early childhood education and care roles, and equip you to complete further studies in the field.

What can I do?

Family Day Care Provider
Early Childhood Education and Care Assistant
Early Childhood Education and Care Worker

Course outcome:

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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A one of a kind education experience that features expert educators guiding you through this program to achieve your qualification.

You have the flexibility to study from the location of your choice with the added bonus of real time interactions with your peers and TAFE Queensland educators who will support you every step of the way.

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What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 2 elective units from the list below. You will also be required to undertake 160 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
CHCECE030

Support inclusion and diversity

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE030

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Support inclusion and diversity

UNIT CODE
CHCECE031

Support children's health, safety and wellbeing

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE031

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Support children's health, safety and wellbeing

UNIT CODE
CHCECE032

Nurture babies and toddlers

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE032

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Nurture babies and toddlers

UNIT CODE
CHCECE033

Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE033

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

UNIT CODE
CHCECE034

Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE034

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source and use an approved childhood learning framework.
UNIT NAME
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

UNIT CODE
CHCECE035

Support the holistic learning and development of children

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE035

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Support the holistic learning and development of children

UNIT CODE
CHCECE036

Provide experiences to support children's play and learning

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE036

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to set up, support and review experiences for children's play and learning.
UNIT NAME
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning

UNIT CODE
CHCECE037

Support children to connect with the natural environment

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE037

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to support and encourage children's connection with the natural environment.
UNIT NAME
Support children to connect with the natural environment

UNIT CODE
CHCECE038

Observe children to inform practice

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE038

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Observe children to inform practice

UNIT CODE
CHCECE054

Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE054

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures

UNIT CODE
CHCECE055

Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE055

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care

UNIT CODE
CHCECE056

Work effectively in children's education and care

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE056

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Work effectively in children's education and care

UNIT CODE
CHCPRT001

Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRT001

Unit description :

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.
UNIT NAME
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

UNIT CODE
HLTAID012

Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

UNIT CODE :
HLTAID012

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants, children and adults 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. This unit of competency may contribute towards approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training under the Education and Care Services National Law, and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011). Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities
UNIT NAME
Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

UNIT CODE
HLTWHS001

Participate in workplace health and safety

UNIT CODE :
HLTWHS001

Unit description :

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.
UNIT NAME
Participate in workplace health and safety

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIV001

Unit description :

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.
UNIT NAME
Work with diverse people

UNIT CODE
HLTFSE001

Follow basic food safety practices

UNIT CODE :
HLTFSE001

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with personal hygiene, maintain food safety, contribute to cleanliness of food handling areas and dispose of food.
UNIT NAME
Follow basic food safety practices

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

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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
South Bank	On campus with some online	Anytime	up to 18 months	Existing worker: this program is completed within your workplace	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
South Bank On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Existing worker: this program is completed within your workplace The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Ipswich	On campus with some online	06 Jan 2025	up to 18 months	Existing worker: this program is completed within your workplace	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Ipswich On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 06 Jan 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Existing worker: this program is completed within your workplace The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Alexandra Hills	On campus with some online	28 Jan 2025	9 months	Full time up to 2 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Alexandra Hills On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 28 Jan 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 9 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time up to 2 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Bracken Ridge	On campus with some online	28 Jan 2025	9 months	Full time up to 2 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Bracken Ridge On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 28 Jan 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 9 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time up to 2 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Ipswich	On campus with some online	28 Jan 2025	1 year	Part time 1 day on campus Thursday 8.30am - 3.45pm plus 1x Zoom session per week Monday 10.30am - 1.30pm	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Ipswich On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 28 Jan 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 1 day on campus Thursday 8.30am - 3.45pm plus 1x Zoom session per week Monday 10.30am - 1.30pm The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Loganlea	On campus with some online	28 Jan 2025	9 months	Full time up to 2 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Loganlea On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 28 Jan 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 9 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time up to 2 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Mt Gravatt	On campus with some online	28 Jan 2025	9 months	Full time up to 2 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Mt Gravatt On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 28 Jan 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 9 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time up to 2 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Redcliffe	On campus with some online	28 Jan 2025	9 months	Full time up to 2 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Redcliffe On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 28 Jan 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 9 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time up to 2 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
South Bank	On campus with some online	28 Jan 2025	1 year	Part time up to 2 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
South Bank On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 28 Jan 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time up to 2 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Springfield	On campus with some online	28 Jan 2025	1 year	Part time 1 day on campus Thursday 8.30am - 3.45pm plus 1x Zoom session per week Monday 10.30am - 1.30pm	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Springfield On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 28 Jan 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 1 day on campus Thursday 8.30am - 3.45pm plus 1x Zoom session per week Monday 10.30am - 1.30pm The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Caboolture	On campus with some online	28 Jan 2025	9 months	Full time up to 2 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Caboolture On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 28 Jan 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 9 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time up to 2 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Bracken Ridge	On campus with some online	22 Apr 2025	9 months	Full time up to 2 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Bracken Ridge On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 22 Apr 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 9 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time up to 2 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
South Bank	On campus with some online	22 Apr 2025	9 months	Full time up to 2 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
South Bank On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 22 Apr 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 9 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time up to 2 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Yarrabilba	On campus with some online	22 Apr 2025	9 months	Full time up to 2 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Yarrabilba On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 22 Apr 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 9 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time up to 2 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
South Bank	On campus with some online	14 Jul 2025	9 months	Full time up to 2 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
South Bank On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 14 Jul 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 9 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time up to 2 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Southport	On Campus	28 Jan 2025	1 year	Full time 2 days per week Wednesday, Thursday	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Southport On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 28 Jan 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 2 days per week Wednesday, Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Robina	On Campus	28 Jan 2025	1 year	Full time 2 days per week Thursday, Friday	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Robina On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 28 Jan 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 2 days per week Thursday, Friday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Mooloolaba	On campus with some online	29 Jan 2025	up to 9 months	Full time 3 days per week Monday, Wednesday, Thursday	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Mooloolaba On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 29 Jan 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 9 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 3 days per week Monday, Wednesday, Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $420 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $955 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $5,240 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

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