Trent is no stranger to the hustle and bustle of an early childhood centre, having grown up around a family-run business in the ECEC space. After working in the soil testing trade for a few years, he was drawn back to his roots, knowing he had to give an early childhood career path a crack.
He completed a Certificate III traineeship, and is ready to take on the Diploma, a Bachelor degree, and maybe the family business one day! “This course is a necessity to work in this industry. Study-wise, my trainer was extremely helpful throughout the entire process. If you ask me why someone would pursue study in this field, I say – Why not?!”
Being in the industry whilst studying improved my knowledge and understanding and hugely benefited me! Now that I have completed my Certificate III I am going to travel for a few years. When I come home I will be better off – I can use my qualification to get back into the early childhood setting and continue my love for teaching whether it be in a centre, nannying or coaching.
I was unsure about study as I hadn’t studied since completing high school but any help or assistance you need you will get from the trainers and staff as well as colleagues working in the industry already. There is such a large team of people to help that there’s really nothing to be nervous about!
This course has given me the very important tools for working with children and building relationships. It is thanks to this qualification that I’ll be able to deliver a strong sense of understanding in my future occupation in Paediatrics.
My trainer went above and beyond for me. There was constant positivity and kindness, which made my training enjoyable and structured. If someone is sitting on the fence debating whether or not to enrol with this course at ACE I would say go for it. It may be nerve racking at first however the trainers there make you feel welcomed and always willing to help whenever.
Feeling nervous about study? Totally normal. But that doesn’t have to be a boundary to your greatness. Just ask Enisa, who was hesitant to dive into the training world. Though she was an existing worker in the care industry, she was unsure about how to turn her experience into a qualification + navigate English as a second language.
She has now graduated the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) with flying colours, formalised her experience, and has secured a fully qualified position at work. The right learning support, dedication and resilience was the perfect combo to success. “I currently work as a support worker and this has given me much more confidence in my job, as well as taught me new skills that I am able to apply to my work.”
Laila comes from the Philippines, and after working part time for a very short while she decided to take a big leap into study and follow her dream of working in early childhood education. “The Migrant Centre offered me a course to attend in childcare with ACE Community Colleges”.
“My trainer was always there to help me, offer assistance and fully support. After doing my placement, the Centre offered me a full time job! To students who want to study in early childhood, I say don’t give up”.
After years in the IT industry, Arup was searching for a more. “I knew I had to make the change. I needed something to galvanise me to lead a wholesome, giving life. Resting is rusting, I want to bring about that 1% change in the world.”
And that he did, overcoming any hurdles along the way. “It was like looking at Mt Everest, but the trainers enabled me to focus on one task at a time, one step at a time. The constant feedback and classroom discussions kept us engaged and focused. What the course offers is brilliant but means nothing without the likes of the ACE Burleigh Team. You guys rock!”
Joanne took a step out of her comfort zone and found herself in her dream career. After 25 years in hospitality it was time for a change to better connect with Jo’s caring nature.
“Convenience and location were totally appealing for me with ACE being so close to home. Once the course started and I met the trainers, the way they delivered their lessons, their support and information were second to none – amazing. Flexibility of being online worked well. It was great to do the workshops, as you get to see your trainers in person, that helps make you feel part of the team”.
Britta has been in childcare for 5 years, working in all the rooms and gaining a range of skills from these experiences. She has always been interested in the idea of going rural to educate.
“I looked into lots of different things from childcare centres in Alice Springs, to nannying in Cape York, then I came across the title ‘Governess’. After exploring what this actually involves I discovered that I can see myself doing exactly that”. Britta completed her Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care recently and starts her new job soon in western Queensland.
Having experienced the highs and lows of Covid-19 last year, Da bravely decided that 2021 was the year to get back on track. “I was in administration before but have always wanted to work with children in early childhood. I did not think I could do it but after Covid, I wanted to try something new”.
After taking the first step by applying to the Certificate III course she quickly found her rhythm with mentoring from trainer Julene Muir. “The convenience of the Canvas e-learning platform, Julene’s advice and the valuable work placement experience was great”. “Now I feel excited to apply for any early childhood job – the Centre I completed work placement even asked me to apply there!”
I had just come back from living in Paris as a Nanny for a few years and had previously worked in the Child Care industry as an Assistant with a Certificate 3.
The beautiful Deb (my ACE trainer) visited my Centre and I was ready to up-skill to the Diploma. Studying with ACE was the best decision I ever made. It gave me the flexibility to still work full time (I’m currently a Room Leader for a large Centre) but also have the support and help from a trainer when I needed it. You have nothing to loose! Just do it.