Overview
The program is tailored to give students the language skills to work in childcare settings, preparing them for the professional language needs of the industry. Students will focus on childcare topics and professional communication skills relevant to their career path.
Key Strengths
- Child Development Terminology
Target vocabulary specific to childcare, including child development stages, caregiving techniques, and educational practices. Students practice using useful vocabulary in role plays and real-world writing tasks. - Passionate & Experienced Teachers
Our experienced English language teachers, along with qualified childcare professionals, provide a comprehensive language learning experience and real-world knowledge of the Australian childcare industry. - Communication Skills
Focus on real workplace communication skills such as interacting with children, engaging with parents, and collaborating with colleagues. Learn workplace jargon and expressions to communicate effectively in the Australian childcare environment. - Childcare Centre Tours
Optional visits to local childcare centres, where students can gain valuable first-hand experience in Australia.
Additional fee required.
Career Opportunities
The English for Care Professionals course can open up various career opportunities in the childcare industry and enhance your employability and competence in the Australian workplace. By undertaking this course, you will learn the language skills that enable you to work confidently as an Assistant in Childcare, educator, or other childcare worker in Australian workplaces.
Intake Dates
Students can commence at the beginning of each school term. ->At any intake for Study and Work ProgramOverview
Enrolment
By enrolling in the Study and Work Program, you will be automatically enrolled in the English for Care Professionals course based on your language scores.
Entry Requirements
Core Learning
Learning Activities
- Speaking practice in class
- Writing tasks with individualised teacher feedback
- Group projects
- Regular assessment with constructive feedback
- Excursions
Lots of opportunities to practise language in real work situations and learn specialist vocabulary.
Learning Materials
Core Textbook, Workbook, Videos, Authentic Australian learning materials
Delivery Mode
Class Hours
- 11 hours per week
- 5.5 hours per day
- 2 days per week
Course Duration & Delivery
- Duration: 26 weeks (20 weeks tuition, 6 weeks break)
- Students can commence at the beginning of each school term.
- 15 weeks intensive program is offered to working holiday visa holders as part of Charter Australia's Study and Work Program.
Fees
Visit Fees & Refunds for International Students page.
Pathways to Further Studies
Students may use the English for Care Professionals course as pathway to entry into a vocational qualification at Charter Australia. A number of qualifications are available for international students.
The qualifications that would be of interest to this student cohort include:
- CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care