Early Childhood Education and Care
To work in this rewarding field such as Early Childhood Education and Care, you’ll need a recognized Education and Care qualification. This will equip you with the skills to provide personalized care, foster child development, and create safe, supportive learning environments. You’ll also learn to tailor educational experiences based on each child’s unique needs, ensuring they thrive.
With a booming demand for qualified educators and over 184,000 job openings expected in the next five years, now is the perfect time to join this fulfilling career path. Childcare education is also being considered one of the essential occupations for the upcoming Essentials Skills Pathway of the new Skills in Demand Visa (will likely replace 482 visa).
The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is the minimum qualification required to work as a childcare worker in Australia. This course provides foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to support the development and care of children in various early childhood settings. Below is an overview of the typical course requirements:
- Usually, no formal education is required, but a high school diploma or equivalent to Australian education levels is often recommended.
- IELTS Test Score of 5.0 or other recognised English Language:
- Exemptions apply if:
– you are a citizen and hold a passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland
– you are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course
– you have completed at least 5 years of study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland.
Pathways to Aus is partnered with many Schools in cities across Australia. Requirements varies as some institutions have a minimum age requirement. It is recommended to speak with our education experts today for FREE to provided you with a more detailed requirements based on your chosen school.
Upon successful completion, students receive the nationally recognized Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, which qualifies them for roles such as Early Childhood Educator, Childcare Assistant, Kindergarted and Preschool assistant, or Family Day Care Worker. Graduates can also pursue further education, such as a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or other related qualifications.
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Temporary Graduate Visa
If undertaking study in Australia for a minimum of 2 years you may qualify for the Temporary Skilled Graduate Visa. This visa allows the holder 1.5 years of unlimited work rights in Australia. Many graduates use this time to build up experience in their field or find an employer that is willing to sponsor their visa.
If you have applied for the Temporary Graduate Visa you may also be eligible to apply for the Job Ready Program. The Job Ready Program is run through TRA and allows graduates in certain disciplines to have their skills assessed for skilled migration purposes. It is a way for people with no experience to have their skills assessed. Once the student receives a positive skills assessment they may be eligible to apply for permanent work visas such as State Sponsored and General Skilled Migration Visas.
Note: It is never recommended to engage in studies for the sole purpose of trying to gain a visa to Australia. Speak to us and we can find a course that matches your long-term career goals.
Graduate Visa
The Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) allows recent university graduates and certain vocational graduates the chance to remain in Australia and work after their studies have finished.
Step 1: Study a course or package of courses
Step 2: Receive the Temporary Graduate Visa
Step 3: Participate in the Job Ready Program
Step 4: Apply for a General Skilled Migration Visas
Why Use Pathway to Aus?
Pathway to Aus has assisted thousands of students to study or migrate to Australia. We are here to support you throughout your journey and make the transition as easy and smooth as possible. Our experienced team of Education and Migration agents are ready to work with you to help you achieve your education and migration goals.
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Interviews with Our Students
Feel free to check these interviews with some of our students.
Chris
South Africa
Cert III in Bricklaying
After Chris traveled to Australia on a vacation, he fell in love with the country and decided to pursue his dream to become a bricklayer in Australia.
William
Sweden
Civil Engineering
William is studying Associate Degree of Civil Engineering at TAFE QLD in Brisbane. He's building up his work experience and will apply for a permanent visa to Australia.
Denise
Germany
Civil Engineering
Denise came to Australia several times when she was younger and fell in love with the country. She decided to apply for a student visa and started her course at the Southbank campus of TAFE Queensland.
Raphael
France
Certificate III in Joinery
In late 2017 he decided to study joinery in Australia. He has now finished his course and has just had his temporary graduate work visa approved (subclass 485).
Louis
India
Automotive
After finishing high school, Louis decided to Automotive Mechanical at a college on The Gold Coast. After completing this course he obtained the Temporary Graduate Work Visa.GET IN TOUCH
In case of questions, feel free to reach out to one of our experienced Registered Migration Agents.
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