Course Information

ECTARC offers a wide range of nationally recognised, VETAB accredited programs and professional development opportunities to the early childhood industry. We have programs to suit existing workers or those wishing to commence an early childhood career. Discover the programs we have by clicking on the links below. We encourage you to call 02 4223 1111 or email info@ectarc.com.au to discuss your training needs if you are confused about which option will suit your needs.

IMPORTANT NOTE: ECTARC traineeships, apprenticeships and distance study programs can be commenced at any time of year.

	Traineeships and apprenticeships are an ideal way to commence a career in the early childhood industry. Existing worker traineeships are also available. Click here for more information.
	Study at your leisure from home. ECTARC offers programs from the Certificate III to Advanced Diploma level in Children's Services qualifications and the Certificate IV and Diploma in Out of School Hours Care. For those people wishing to commence a career in the early childhood field the Certificate III in Children's Services is the ideal place to start. ECTARC offers the upgrade from Certificate III to Diploma of Children's Services program for those who wish to continue their studies and improve their career opportunities. The Advanced Diploma of Children's Services is available for those with management aspirations. Click here for more information.
	Individual units can be studied for professional development - Child Protection - CHCCHILD1C Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm - Safe Food Handling - Nutrition & Menu Planning - CHCORG14B Manage a service organisation are just some of the individual units that can be studied via correspondence. For a complete list of all individual units that can be studied click here
	ECTARC is constantly sourcing funded training opportunities for those wishing to enter the industry and existing workers. Click here to look at the opportunities available.
	ECTARC offers workshops throughout New South Wales and Queensland on a regular basis. Anyone can attend our workshops - existing workers, those wishing to enter the industry, parents and members of the community. Click here to go to the workshops page.
	An experienced, qualified ECTARC Training Officer will come to your service to deliver a inservice training workshop to suit your needs. ECTARC can build an inservice to meet a specific training requirement or you can select from the wide range currently available. ECTARC Trainng Officers travel to all states of Australia to deliver inservice workshops. Click here for more information on inservices.

For enrolment forms and fee schedule visit the FORMS page.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

ECTARC will close on Monday, 22 December for the Christmas holidays and reopen on Monday, 5 January, 2009.

Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday.

Statement of Attainment program for

FOOD SAFETY SUPERVISORS

This program is now available via distance study.

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