Training for nationally-recognised qualifications and units can only be delivered by registered training organisations (RTOs).

An RTO is a training provider that has been through a registration process managed by its state/territory government to make sure that it meets basic quality requirements to deliver the training. RTOs can include TAFE, private training providers and some industry associations, companies and community organisations.
Different RTOs will each have different arrangements around how they offer the training.

What to ask

• How long the course takes to complete
• How much does it cost
• Where is the course is run
• Dates and times when the course is run
• Whether they offer distance/online learning
• Training delivery methods – classes, correspondence,distance/online, etc 
• How to apply or enrol
• Elective units studied

Refer to the list below for a list of organisations that provide training in Child Care and Early Childhood Education.

PRACTICAL OUTCOMES
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
FEARN TRAINING – COOINDA HILL
PRAGMATIC TRAINING
ONE WORLD FOR CHILDREN
INSTITUTE OF COUNSELLING AND COMMUNITY STUDIES
AVOCARE
JOB CO TRAINING SERVICES

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PRACTICAL OUTCOMES

Email:caren@practicaloutcomes.com.au 

Contact Person: Caren Watts

Courses Offered

Children’s Services :Certificate III Children’s Services,Diploma Children’s Services, Advanced Diploma of Children’s Services, Advanced Diploma of Children’s Services by correspondence, Certificate IV Out of School Hours Care, Diploma Out of school Hours Care

Training and Assessment : Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

First Aid : CPR, First Aid Level 1 & 2, Anaphylaxis & Asthma,Course in 1st Aid Management of AnaphylaxiX, Course in Emergency Asthma Management

Professional Development and In-service Training also available

About The Company:Practical Outcomes Pty Ltd commenced operating as a company in June 2006 and as a Registered Training Organisation in November 2006. The company is owned and managed by Caren Watts and Kellie Normington. The business partners have worked together for 10 years across the fields of local government management, children’s services, accredited training delivery and as colleagues running separate consultancy businesses. This duo have come together to bring their various skills and expertise to a joint venture aimed at supporting and developing businesses. The company provides a range of services to the business sector and to individuals working in community services programs, specifically children’s services. Our team has extensive knowledge and experience of private, local government and community based children’s services sector.

VICTORIA UNIVERSITY

Email: childstudies@vu.edu.au

Contact Person: Lucy McConville

Courses Offered:

Children’s Services : Certificate III in Children's Services (CHC30402), Diploma of Children's Services (CHC50302), Certificate IV in Out of School Hours Care (CHC40402) Diploma of Out of School Hours Care (CHC50202)

FEARN TRAINING/ COOINDA HILL

Email: kymh@cooindahill.asn.au

Contact Person: Kym Harbour

Courses Offered:

Children’s Services

Certificate III Children's Services and

Diploma of Children’s Services (coming soon)

About The Company: We are a non profit community organisation based in the Latrobe Valley specialising in the delivery of Community Services Training in a range of areas, including Children's Services. Our Trainers have over a decade of industry experience and are committed to providing High Quality Training to people committed to caring for children.

PRAGMATIC TRAINING

Email: info@pt.edu.au

Contact Person: Samantha Walters

Pragmatic Training provides a unique, industry-specific range of nationally recognised qualifications, as well as short courses and workshops and other relevant services that benefit organisations and individuals within the Aged Care, Business, Community, Health, Hospitality and Information Technology sectors.

ONE WORLD FOR CHILDREN

Contact Person: Carol Pundij

About The Company: One World for Children is an industry-based Registered Training Organisation (RTO) specialising in the delivery of competency based training programs to the children's services industry. OWFC is also the licensee of One World Children's Centre, a childcare and kindergarten located in Geelong, Victoria. Our organisation has been registered as a training provider with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) since 1998, and in 2003, received mutual recognition to deliver training in NSW, TAS, QLD, ACT, WA, NT and SA. Always on the cutting edge, our team has embraced technology with a real passion! As a result of our pioneering spirit, we successfully deliver nationally recognised training and professional development to individuals and services online across Australia. Currently we offer two full qualifications, a number of six month programs, and a range of professional workshops, all delivered online. Our organisation also has an extensive award winning website that incorporates online learning and support. Each participant enrolled into our programs receives their own Learner's World homepage and email address. They have access to features such as chat rooms and instant messaging, as well as our online Workplace Learning Centre. We have a demonstrated commitment to flexible delivery and strive to be innovative in its application. When you enrol into a One World program, in addition to receiving high quality individualised training, you will also have the opportunity to participate in an extensively resourced, and well supported, online community of learners.

INSTITIUTE OF COUNSELLING AND COMMUNITY STUDIES

Email: info@iccs.edu.au

Courses Offered: Certificate III in Children's Services, Diploma of Children's Services, Diploma of Community Welfare Work / Mt Louisa Counselling Course, Certificate IV in Disability Work, Certificate III in Aged Care Work

AVOCARE

Contact Person: Kristine Helisma

About The Company: Avocare is a not for profit RTO and Adult Community Education Provider, which offers a range of accredited training programs that are designed to enhance the life options of our learners.

Jobco Training Services

Email: kim.harris@jobco.com.au

Contact Person: Kim Harris

Courses Offered: Certificate III in and Diploma Childcare Services, Certificate IV and Diploma in Out of School Hours Care

About The Company: JobCo is a not-for-profit organisation with a reputation of high quality service provision and over 12 years of experience in assisting unemployed people and people with disabilities into paid, open employment, based on the notion of fair pay for fair work.