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    Early Childhood Education and Care courses

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    • Short courses
      2
    • Certificates
      1
    • Diploma level
      1
    • Degree level
      1
    • Fee free
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    Early childhood education and care courses teach you to give safe, nurturing and inclusive care to young children. This is a special job. You learn ab...

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    Early childhood education and care course information

    There are so many ways to study at TAFE NSW. You can choose an option that suits your learning style and lifestyle.

    • Face-to-face courses at TAFE NSW are immersive and interactive, and you can choose between fu...
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    Who is an early childhood education and care course good for?

    To study early childhood education and care, you need a genuine interest in working with children and learning with them each day. You should be curious and caring, and interested in how children learn. You see...

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    Early childhood education and care career paths

    There are plenty of opportunities in this in-demand industry. Here are some of the most popular jobs in early childhood education and care:

    • Early childhood educators are indispensable workers in early childhoo...
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    Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

    How do I enrol?

    At TAFE NSW you can apply or enrol to do a course.

    If your course has no entry requirements, you can enrol directly. If there are entry requirements, you will need to apply to be accepted for a position in the course.

    1. Go to the TAFE NSW website to view the course you are interested in
    2. Check if there are any entry requirements, as you may be asked to supply additional information
    3. Select a course location to progress your enrolment
    4. Follow the prompts to complete
    5. You will receive an email confirming your enrolment or application status

    If you need further assistance with your enrolment, contact TAFE NSW Student Services on 131 601 between 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday.