TAE10 - Certificate IV in Training & Assessment The AIECS is excited to begin offerring the TAE10 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment package by correspondence! This package is offered in clusters to ensure  effectiveness in it's delivery. Easy to manage payment plans have been developed for easy payment options to students. For more information regarding this fantastic training package please contact us on (07) 3801 3962 or enrol directly online. - September 2010 QUEST Business Awards Finalist 2010 We are very pleased to announce that we were nominated and made it to the finals this year for the Tuition, Training and Children's Services category! Thankyou to all of our students and employers who supported us with a nomination! - August 2010   Early Years Learning Framework and Emergent Curriculums Our team of highly qualified Trainers have developed specialized training in the application of the Early Years Learning Framework incorporating emergent curriculums and are ready to train you and your teams now. Offering regular workshops and professional development opportunities, we will help your team to become fascinated,curious and delighted with the new curriculum. Call us now to find out more. (07) 3801 3962 - April 2010   Welcome to the new CHC08 Training Package! As of 2nd February 2010, all new students are required to enrol into the 2008 training package. Current students under the CHC02 training package would have recieved information from the AIECS regarding their study options. Please contact us for more information regarding these changes. Wishing you all every sucess with your studies for 2010! Students entering the 08 Diploma may be required to complete a short gap assessment as part of an entry requirement. The CH08 training package comprises of the following: CHC30708 - Certificate III in Children's Services Total 15 units: 11 compulsory, 4 electives CHC50908 - Diploma of Children's Services (Early Childhood Education and Care) Total 18 units: 13 compulsory, 5 electives CHC60208 - Advanced Diploma Of Children's Services Total 13 units: 7 compulsory, 6 electives   CENTREPAY The AIECS is now offering Centrepay as a method of course payment to students. Students can choose to nominate a set amount to be deducted from their regular Centrelink benefit payments - before it even enters their bank account! What an easy, hassle free way to pay course fees! Simply contact the AIECS for more information or download the application form via the Online Student Training Centre.   Productivity Places Program (PPP) The AIECS is an approved Training Provider for the Productivity Places Program - an Australian Federal Government inititive which provides fully funded training for eligible job seekers. Currently, the Certificate III in Children's Services places are at capacity, but please be sure to register your interest for any future funding we may have available. You can also obtain more information from your local Employment Service Provider, or by visiting: www.productivityplaces.deewr.gov.au

Welcome to the Australian Institute of Early Childhood Studies (AIECS), formerly known as Queensland Childcare Services (QCCS) Early Childhood College, the very first online Early Childhood College in Australia - a college with no walls!

We are offering portability, convenience, affordability, flexibility, support and most importantly … the opportunity to obtain the results of your study-in-progress, financial status, academic records and lots more instantly with a click of your mouse. In our 24-7 college you are able to purchase your units of competency at any time by using our secure credit card facilities to launch you into your chosen course of enrolment.

PLUS the AIECS has no lock in contracts like some other RTO's. Simply pay per training module or pay upfront for a 10% discount - it's that simple!

The Australian Institute of Early Childhood Studies specializes in early childhood courses specific to the Child Care Industry namely:

• Certificate III in Children's Services
• Diploma of Children's Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)
• Advanced Diploma of Children's Services
• TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Senior First aid & CPR

Our flexible learning and assessment strategies include:

• Online studies
• Correspondence studies & Distance learning
• Traineeships and Apprenticeships
• Recognition of Prior Learning
• Productivity Places Program
• Fulltime Certificate III classes
• Fulltime Certificate III and Diploma classes for International students
• FREE Saturday Study Groups
• Regular Workplace visits
• Six day per week telephone training support line
• SMS support service
• We also offer professional development and specialised training for external Childcare facilities.

We are "Committed to the pursuit of professional excellence in the Early Childhood profession" and in keeping with this our staff aim to be contactable, supportive, flexible and professional. Our goals relate to the provision of training, continuing education and professional development designed for contact Child Care workers and leaders of today's Early Childhood programs. We bring qualifications directly to Child Care professionals in their workplace or at home via online technologies. Enrol with us today to discover the difference in our services!

Begin by browsing the Student Information Handbook and Student Information package which will provide you with all the information you require for your course of interest including the content summary of each Unit of competency, workshop calendars, support service information and price details. The next step is to enrol which you can do directly via our website, and then you're ready to purchase your first unit of competency. It is that simple!

CRICOS PROVIDER NUMBER: 02773E

CRICOS is the acronym for the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students

Testimonials:

• "My time as a trainee with The Australian Institute of Early Childhood Studies has been a high light in my career and made my venture from stay at home Mum of 2 to back into the work force at the age of 36 and into childcare one of the best decisions I have made."
  (Ruth May - Certificate III graduate and current Diploma student)

• "The atmosphere at the AIECS is one that other training Institutes simply cannot compare to. The Trainers have supported me every step of the way, and made learning both interactive and fun! Thank you for all you have given me to continue my future education in the University sector and for giving me the tools I need to step out into the education industry."

              (Diploma graduate)

• "Before becoming a  trainer with the AIECS, I had been in the childcare industry for 10 years. For me, it has gone fairly quickly as I have progressed through many roles. I started out at the bottom from the very beginning as a volunteer student at a long day care centre while doing my certificate 3. From there I got a paid role as an assistant and as I finished studying my certificate 3, I was asked to be a group leader. That then meant I needed to study my diploma and did so. Then I was asked to become an assistant director meaning I had to study my Advanced Diploma. Because I had good mentors who were encouraging at the time, I decided to go ahead and do this. Before I had finished my Advanced Diploma I was asked to become a director and continued to study until I had finished and obtained my advanced diploma while also changing centres and maintaining my role as Director. I completed my Advanced Diploma through the AIECS and had a wonderful trainer who was very supportive. It was because of the college that I then decided to continue studying and do my Certificate 4 in Workplace Training after being in a director role for almost 4 years. I am now proud to say that after completing my Certificate 4, I was then hired by the college to be the trainer that I am today. This is only one of the paths that can be taken in this industry.

              (Nicola Smit, AIECS past student and current Trainer Assessor)

• I became enrolled in the college in 2004 to complete my Diploma, I completed this quite quickly with the help from the trainers and then was offered an Assistant Directors position and enrolled into my Advanced Diploma. At this stage I was rather nervous, but the trainers ensured me they would be their to support and assist me. Leanne came to the Centre once a month and sat with me and went through what I was stuck on, she was happy to repeat it over and over until I understood what she was saying.Sometimes I felt like I would never finish it, but Leanne always said lets take one module at a time and by doing this we reached the end. I was very pround when I graduated and head office and the college staff all congratulated me. 2010 I decided it was time to go back to college to study my trainer/assessor with Leanne as my trainer. I can not thank the college enough for all the support they give, whether it's by e-mail, phone or in person.

             (Bernadette Missen, current Child Care centre Director)