Welcome to 2010 and 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! - February 2010 IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME FOR OUR STUDENTS! As our Christmas gift to our students, we are offering a $20.00 Coles-Myer gift voucher for every module purchased between 1st-18th December 2009. It's our way of saying thanks for your continued business and support, and 'Merry Christmas' from all of us here at the AIECS team. There is a limit of four vouchers per person and students must be able to collect the voucher from the college by 31st March 2010. - November 2009 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. - July 2009 QUEST Business Awards Finalist 2009 We are very pleased to announce that we are again in 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! - May 2009 START STUDYING TOWARDS THE NEW TRAINING PACKAGE TODAY! Following the recent release of the new CHC08 Community Services Training package, new students who are wanting to enrol in a course can start studying the subjects which will directly transfer over to the new training package straight away! Ask us how! 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 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 TAA40104 - Certificate IV in Training & Assessment The AIECS is excited to be offerring the TAA40104 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment package by correspondence! Contact us today for more information regarding this fantastic training package.

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
• TAA40104 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 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)