Training Options for Child Care Workers Weighing up the Options by Narelle Cossettini from ACCCO With so many options available to study child care it is no wonder people get confused when choosing their training college. The choice you make may alter your life or more importantly the lives of the children you end up caring for. With child care colleges opening up on every corner, now more than ever, it is time to look closely at what is being offered by colleges delivering training in children's services. So what do you need to look for? Does the college have national accreditation and are its courses approved in all states and territories? Does the college meet the needs of its learners? For example does it offer face-to face delivery of classes and can you study externally? Does the college offer RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning)? Can you study at a pace convenient to you? What is the maximum number of students in a class? Is the college respected in the industry and does it have direct links to the workforce? Do the trainers have appropriate qualifications and experience? Does the college have local trainers with local knowledge and convenient training venues? Are the trainers friendly and supportive and will they provide onsite support at your service to help you gain the most from your course? Is the college a member of ACPET, or its equivalent, to ensure your fees are protected in case the college closes? Are payment plans available to suit your financial requirements? Are all courses Austudy Approved? Australian Child Care Career Options (ACCCO) is a successful and well-established nationally accredited-training organisation which has been delivering training to students all over Australia for 14 years. We believe that the provision of quality learning impacts not only on our students and the child care sector, but also upon the broader society, both directly and indirectly. ACCCO staff members take the time to get to know each student personally in order to provide a service which best suits their individual needs. We also maintain close and meaningful contact with child care services, enabling ACCCO to provide the most up-to-the minute practical and theoretical perspectives. ACCCO understands that people choosing a career in children services have decided to assume responsibility for nurturing the growth, development and education of young children. We are recognised for our Excellence in Tuition and Training and have won this award four years running in the QUEST Business Achievers Award. More recently ACCCO won the 2009 Campbelltown NSW Local Business Award and the 2009 Career One Courier Mail Excellence Award. Applications for consideration of acceptance into the college can be made on 1300 139 406 alternatively visit our website for more information www.accco.com.au. By Narelle Cossettini from ACCCO

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