The duration to complete your qualification aligns to the required Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) volume of learning indicators. The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is 12 months, and the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is 24 months.

If you have current industry experience, you may be eligible to fast track the course and complete it sooner. If a student requires more time to complete the qualification, the student may apply for an extension. Please note that fees apply for any extensions.

Venture Education supports students to find a service to complete the required vocational placement hours. However, in relation to employment, students are encouraged to seek this at their discretion. Venture Education and their trainers have years of industry experience and can support you to prepare for gaining employment within the industry once you have completed your course.

Students can study under several different payment and funding options. These include:

• Fee-for-service
• Funded
• Traineeship or apprenticeship

Find out more about fees and funding or contact us to discuss the best option for you.

Venture Education has weekly rolling course intakes, allowing you can to enrol at any time that suits you. Our rolling course dates enable you to get started on your course right away – no need to wait for specific term or class intake dates. If you are looking to enrol, please contact us to discuss your fees and funding options or if you prefer you can enrol now.