Funded cost for the course is $160 for eligible individuals.

For full details of the Eligibility Criteria for Government Funding available, please go to the “Funding” tab on our website or give us a call on 1300 884 133 between 9am to 5pm on weekdays to discuss your circumstances .

Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The pre-training review allows for the opportunity to have a discussion with student administration on your goals and ensures this is the correct course for you.

What is practical placement?

Practical placement, as explained by the Victorian Department of Education and Training, is structured workplace learning that provides students with firsthand experience and on the job, training relating to their course. It is a fantastic opportunity for students to implement the skills they are learning about, gain confidence with their future role within their chosen industry, develop their job-related skills, and to gain an insight into how the industry works before they graduate. FYI Training arranges student’s placements with trusted networks that are reliable and understand what it takes to support students and provide them with the best possible experience. This is to ensure that all FYI Training graduates understand the expectations of the industry and have the confidence and necessary knowledge to provide high quality care and education in the Early Childhood industry.

Placement Requirements

Students are required to complete a total of 176 hours of practical placement within the Early Childhood Education and Care sector. This will be in a long day care service catering to children under the age of 5 years. Practical placement hours in a Childcare service range from 6:00am – 6:00pm, students must complete an 8-hour day and shifts will be set between these times. FYI Training attempts to arrange placement as close to the student’s home address listed on their enrolment as possible, however this could be up to half an hour travel by car.
Practical placement is only able to be completed during the week and is unavailable on the weekends (Monday – Friday only).
Students are required to successfully pass a Working with Children’s Check and supply a copy of their WWC to FYI Training prior to the commencement of practical placement. All students must also supply their COVID vaccination certificate, and any other immunisations as requested by the service.

Placement is structured to allow students to complete their full 176 hours during the course dates and is factored into the course duration. Placement is structured in a way to allow students to implement different strategies and techniques that they learn in over a period of time in their placement. This allows students to build on their knowledge and skills, improving their abilities and confidence. Mentors within your placement service will be available to support you.

Upon completion of this qualification, candidates may seek to enrol into a higher qualification within a similar discipline; an example of this is the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.