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Train. Learn. Connect.

Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching!

Get the career you have dreamed of

Become an Early Childhood Educator

Study Online

Our resources are available online giving you the flexibility to study and complete course work anywhere, anytime. In addition, you can track progress, chat with your trainer and get results faster!

To assist in helping you decide what is best for you and your study needs, use the TRAIN tab above for further details on all programs.

Alternatively, please call our office and speak to on eof our staff or refer to one of the available fact sheets or websites (links below) for further information.

The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care are both funded in QLD and NSW for eligible participants.

Career Start (QLD) – General Training and Traineeships

Career Boost (QLD) – General Training and Apprenticeships

Fee Free Apprenticeships for Under 25’s (QLD)

School Based Traineeships and Apprenticeships (QLD)

Smart and Skilled (NSW)

School Based Traineeships (NSW)

Please note: Some students may be exempt from fees depending on eligibility:
Students with a Disability – NSW Read Here
Fee Free Apprenticeship initiative – NSW Read Here

Choosing a course that suits your career goals, budget and lifestyle is a big decision. TLC is a niche training provider supporting the Early Childhood Industry with both their early childhood and business study needs. TLC’s courses attract government funding but type and eligibility will vary between States, eligibility criteria and study mode. For those not eligible, TLC offers payment plans on application. To assist in helping you decide, please call our office and speak to an enrolments officer or refer to one of the available fact sheets, websites or flyers for further information.

Please refer to the relevant Course Guide for all information on fees and eligibility. In addition, it is important you read the Student Handbook and pay attention to policies regarding fees, consumer protection, cooling off periods, cancellations and refunds, deferring studies and all parties roles and responsibilities.

Course Information

Funded Programs

CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Note regarding funded programs: Eligible individuals must understand that:

Under Career Start, you may access up to 2 funded training places through one of the following options:

  • a qualification in a certificate III under the general training pathway and an apprenticeship or traineeship. If the apprenticeship or traineeship is completed first, you are not eligible to access a general training pathway qualification under Career Start
  • or
  • two apprenticeships and traineeships in either a certificate II or III (school-based apprenticeships and traineeships are included in this total).

Under Career Boost, you may access either:

  • one funded training place in either a certificate IV, diploma of advanced diploma qualification under the general training pathway
  • or
  • a higher-level apprenticeship or traineeship in certificate IV or above.

*For the above funded programs, student contribution fees may apply. Remaining course fees are funded by DTET.

In addition, under Career Boost, you may access up to 2 funded skill sets in priority industries or sectors.

To be eligible for Fee Free Apprenticeships for Under 25’s, you must:

  • be currently employed as a Queensland apprentice or trainee (under a training contract) in a high priority apprenticeship and traineeship qualification
  • have commenced (or were already undertaking) your apprenticeship or traineeship between 1 January 2021 and 30 June 2027
  • be aged under 25.

ASQA Registration

TLC had an ASQA addition to scope compliance assessment in November 2023.  Compliance Assessment Outcome: compliant

Registered training organisations (RTOs) must submit an application to renew their registration at least 90 days prior to the expiry date of their registration as listed on the national register, training.gov.au. This is a requirement of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011.

TLC is currently registered until 31st December 2026.

Details of our registration and scope can be found on www.training.gov.au  RTO Code: 31970

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Location

Our Trainer / Assessors are field based. This means, we come to you.

Currently delivering training in QLD and NSW.

OFFICE Hours

Monday to Friday
8.30am – 4.30pm

Phone & Email

(QLD) 1300 327 708 or (NSW) 1300 558 898
info@tlctrainingsolutions.com.au