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St Nicholas Pathways

About St Nicholas Pathways

St Nicholas Pathways exists to excite, engage and support those in the community who wish to explore a career in early childhood education and care through a range of programs and study options.

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Our programs

Early Childhood School-Based Traineeships (SBAT)

Students who participate in our SBAT program undertake a CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care while completing their HSC.

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Early Childhood Work-Based Traineeships

Trainee early childhood educators employed by St Nicholas Early Education undertake a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care while participating in paid full-time employment.

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Professional Learning

St Nicholas provides all our team members with access to a suite of exciting paid opportunities for professional learning.

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Testimonials

‘The trainers are so supportive and knowledgeable. I know I can approach them for whatever I need and they’ll always do their best to help me.’

Georgia Pathways Student

‘St Nicholas Pathways has enabled me to fast-track my dream of becoming an educator.’

Kayla Pathways Student

‘The Immersion program has been amazing to be able to get a taste of what it’s like to work in early childhood. I now know this is the career path for me.’

Steph Pathways Student

‘St Nicholas supported me for the entirety of my work-based traineeship. I’m now one step closer to achieving my dream of becoming a Centre Director.’

Talia Pathways Student

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Submitting an enrolment request or enquiry does not constitute a confirmed enrolment or booking. No enrolment or booking is confirmed until you have received confirmation from St Nicholas.
For casual and Vacation Care bookings, we have a 5-day cancellation policy, after which the parent/carer will be liable for their full fees for that session. For permanent bookings, we have a 2-week cancellation policy.
One-off cancellations for permanent bookings still require the parent/carer to pay their full fees for that session, unless the cancellation is permanent, in which case the family will forfeit their permanent place for that session.