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As the early childhood industry continues to grow, it needs passionate and caring people like you to support children during their most influential years! If you are looking to start a fulfilling career in early childhood education, it all begins with acquiring the right qualifications.

Academia's CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is a nationally recognised qualification, that prepares individuals for a rewarding career in the early childhood education and care industry. This certificate is the industry minimum qualification to begin working in Australia's early childhood education and care industry.

When you enrol in Early Childhood Education at Academia, you become part of a nurturing learning environment led by dedicated and experienced trainers. Our skilled educators and child development experts are committed to supporting you throughout your learning journey.

Our Certificate III course includes a minimum of 160 hours of industry placement in an early childhood facility (e.g. childcare centres). Industry placement provides a comprehensive approach to education, combining classroom learning with practical, on-the-job training. This approach is beneficial for students, as it allows them to acquire theoretical knowledge in a classroom setting and then apply and reinforce that knowledge through hands-on experiences at a registered early childhood facility organised by Academia.

Embark on a truly rewarding career where every day brings new experiences and opportunities for growth. This qualification opens doors to a dynamic field where no two days are alike.

With Academia, you can deepen your understanding of early childhood development while honing your abilities to lead and inspire a team. Our CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is a nationally recognised qualification. Graduating with this Diploma will qualify you as an educator responsible for developing and implementing programs and plans in accordance with regulations, accreditation, duty of care and quality standards for an early childhood facility.

As a part of Academia's Early Childhood Education program, you will benefit from a supportive learning environment led by experienced trainers and child development experts.

The Diploma of Hospitality Management represents a qualification that is based on very sophisticated technical applications.

It involves competencies requiring increased theoretical knowledge, applied in a non-routine environment and which involves team leadership, management and increased responsibility for better outcomes.

It reflects the role of a Manager, Chef and Sous Chef within the hospitality industry.

The course is delivered face to face in classrooms and commercial kitchens. A range of assessment methods are used, from practical observation to knowledge test to assignment work.

The Diploma in Hospitality represents a qualification that is based on very sophisticated technical applications involving competencies requiring increased theoretical knowledge, applied in a non-routine environment and which involves team leadership, management and increased responsibility for better outcomes.

It reflects the role of a Manager, Chef and Sous Chef.

The course is delivered face-to-face through classroom-based learning as well as our on-campus commercial kitchens. A range of methods will assess you throughout your studies, including practical observation, knowledge testing, and assignments.

Beyond face-to-face classroom learning, you’ll also immerse yourself in the exciting world of hospitality through internship placement!

The Operations stream of Academia’s Diploma of Hospitality Management includes a six-month placement of a paid or unpaid internship in the hospitality industry as part of the total 1.5 year course duration.

Students can find their own placement through their part time work and own industry contacts during the first year of their program. Alternatively, Academia is happy to support you in finding an internship provider.

The Diploma of Hospitality Management is delivered face-to-face, through a combination of tutorials and workshops. You will be assessed through written tests, computer-based tasks, and assignments.

Are you passionate about making a difference in society? Do you want to build the skills in supporting people with varying needs? Start yourself on a lifelong and rewarding career with our community services courses in Melbourne.

This course provides you with specialised skills in community services while working autonomously under broad directions from senior management.

Our course delivery combines both theory and practical experience through work placement of up to 6 months in industry, class room study and online study. We want you to finish job ready to maximise your employment potential and the best way to do this is through Industry work placement.

Our experienced trainers will guide you through researching and debating social and community issues facing our community today, and train you with the skills to support clients with their emotional, social, psychological needs.

A career in aged care can lead to a variety of managerial or leadership roles within the growing industry.

Known as one of the most rewarding career paths to follow, working in aged care allows you to make a true difference in the lives of the elderly. Something as small as helping them with their medications or simply being there as a confidant can have a massive impact into the lives of those you care for.

The Certificate IV in Ageing Support includes CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, and also addresses the role of support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in aged services. These services can include residential, home, or community based environments.

The Certificate IV combines classroom training with on the job training by our highly qualified training staff. Students will be able to put into practice the skills that they have learnt in the classroom through placement at a registered aged care facility.

This qualification provides you with the practical cookery skills and knowledge required to work safely in a commercial kitchen environment.

When you study commercial cookery with Academia, you benefit from not only classroom-based learning, but practical training, too!

Training is conducted in our onsite training kitchens, which are equipped to meet industry standards.

During the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, you will be assessed through written tests, assignments and practical tasks.

The Certificate III in Patisserie provides you with the practical cookery skills and knowledge required to work safely in a commercial patisserie environment.

As well as the practical skills, this pastry chef course will also teach you the skills needed to work effectively and safely as part of a team in a commercial setting.

This nationally recognised course is made up of classroom-based education as well as practical training in our on-campus patisserie kitchens.

You may be able to study part of the theoretical portion online.

The Advanced Diploma of Hospitality provides you with the skills and knowledge in the areas of Leadership, Management, Finance and taking responsibility for workers. The course will give you the skills to make a range of business decisions whilst operating at a senior level of management within the Hospitality Industry.

It is highly recommended that complete either Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, Certificate IV in Patisserie or Diploma of Hospitality Management prior to commencing this course. This course incorporates many of the core units from the Diploma of Hospitality Management.

The Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management provides you with the skills and knowledge in the areas of leadership, management, finance and importantly, taking responsibility for workers.

This course will give you the skills to make a range of business decisions whilst operating at a senior level of management within the Hospitality Industry.

The Advanced Diploma of Hospitality provides you with the skills and knowledge in the areas of Leadership, Management, Finance and taking responsibility for workers.

The course will give you the skills to make a range of business decisions whilst operating at a senior level of management.

Upon successful completion, you can enjoy a dynamic and rewarding career within a food and beverage establishment in the Hospitality industry.

We highly recommend completing Diploma of Hospitality Management prior to starting this course. This Advanced Diploma incorporates many of the core units from the Diploma of Hospitality Management.

Academia’s Certificate III in Individual Support will enable you to work in residential aged care facilities or community settings such as home care, to provide assistance and care to the elderly.

Through theoretical learning and aged care training in Melbourne or Brisbane, you will learn to maintain personal care and implement activities for those living in an aged care or community setting.

The Certificate III in Individual Support is delivered face-to-face, through a combination of tutorials, workshops, and practical training in our simulated environment by our highly qualified training staff.

Our simulated environment consists of equipment and machinery that students will be required to operate within the industry. You will be assessed through written tests, assignments and work placement.

The Certificate IV in Patisserie incorporates most of the core units of Certificate III in Patisserie, and builds on the skills and knowledge gained through these units.

In particular, you will learn the highly creative skills of producing Chocolate and Sugar products, using specialised equipment that is specific to chocolate and sugar production.

The Certificate IV in Patisserie also reflects the role of an individual who has a supervisory role within the patisserie kitchen.

Acquiring these valuable skills will allow you to strive for a more senior role within your kitchen team.