Discover Rewarding Early Childhood Education Courses
Are you passionate about supporting the growth and development of young children? Our early childhood education courses are designed to equip you with the skills to meet the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of infants and young children.
Choose and study a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education or a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, you’ll receive quality training from experienced childhood educators who are here to support your journey. Start your path toward a rewarding career in the children’s services sector by exploring our range of early childhood education courses.
Practical Outcomes offers flexible learning options, including online study with dedicated trainer support, so you can learn in a way that fits your lifestyle. Our nationally recognised courses are registered and government-funded for eligible learners across Melbourne and greater Victoria, with a range of fees and funding options available.
Kickstart a fulfilling career in early childhood education with our high-quality child care courses. Gain the skills and confidence to make a real difference in young lives. Get a Free child care career eGuide today.
Variety of delivery modes
Study online, in the workplace, by traineeship or by virtual classroom. Whichever you choose, you will be supported every step of the way.
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Funding and payment plans
Government funding available for eligible applicants and payment options such as Catalyst Plus loans and VET Student Loans.
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One-on-one trainer support
Your dedicated trainer will guide and mentor you throughout every step of your learning journey, including while on placement.
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Practical placement
We believe in your independence! Try to find your own placement, and if you need support your dedicated trainer is always here to help.
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Learn the fundamentals of early childhood development, education and care. Gain the skills, knowledge and experience to support the health, safety and development of children. This qualification is offered in the workplace or by distance with dedicated trainer support.
Gain the skills and knowledge to become a lead educator in the delivery of early childhood education programs in a range of child care settings. Study in the workplace or by distance with dedicated trainer support.
Gain the skills and knowledge to take responsibility for the overall planning, implementation and management of a school age education and care program. This qualification is offered in the workplace with dedicated trainer support!
Testimonials
“I loved studying with Practical Outcomes Early Child care Education. The support from my teacher was amazing and I learned so much with the flexible learning options and being able to study in the classroom and at work in a practical placement environment.”
— Belinda Arscott, Jenny’s Early Learning Centre
“Studying through Practical Outcomes not only allowed me to learn hands-on within a real-life working environment, but ensured I had a sound understanding of all childcare requirements needed to be the best educator possible before being signed off and qualified.”
— Naomi Alexopoulos, Nursery Team Leader at The Sanctuary At Hillside.
“My experience with practical outcomes was really good in the end. I faced some challenges as my trainer was changed three times but I ended up with Cara who was extremely helpful and would respond to any questions in a timely manner. She made me comfortable and confident in asking for help and gave really good feedback. I do wish the course would have focused more on inclusion of all cultures rather than just the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, but I do feel very confident in this area now. While I do believe childcare is best learnt through a hands on approach, I think I picked up a lot of useful and important information that has helped make me a competent and involved educator with a strong educating philosophy and would definitely recommend practical outcomes.”
— Ella Baldwin, Brady Bunch ELC Strathfieldsaye
“From all the feedback from those who participated over the days, the course was very enjoyable, easy paced and the trainers were very good with excellent childcare education knowledge and able to pass on the information to the participants. Everyone enjoyed it.”
— John Byron, Training Supervisor at Ventura/Grenda
“During the course I was trained and instructed by Trainer Cara McCumber. I would like to start by thanking Cara for her dedication and effort throughout the course. It’s evident that she care deeply about the subject and about helping us grow in our understanding of childcare.
I really appreciated the way Cara broke down complex concepts into manageable pieces. Her explanations were clear, and the real-life examples she provided made the material feel practical and relevant.
I’ve gained a much deeper understanding of child development and feel more confident in my ability to apply this knowledge in real-life situations. Cara’s insights into how children learn have given me new tools to support their growth.
Overall, I really enjoyed the course and feel more prepared for my future work in childcare. Thank you again for her enthusiasm and commitment to our learning. I look forward to applying everything I’ve learned”
— Jenny Tran, Diploma of Childhood Education and Care
