CONNEX program
Combining onsite, online and workplace-based training, leading to a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care*
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About the program
The CONNEX program sees Macquarie Community College, in partnership with St Nicholas Pathways, deliver an innovative and blended program of onsite (face-to-face), online and workplace-based training that leads to a nationally accredited entry-level qualification (CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care*).
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Information Sessions
St Nicholas Pathways will be hosting information sessions about our CONNEX program on Thursday 7 December @ 4pm and Thursday 14 December @ 4pm. Both events will take place at St Nicholas Pathways’ training facility in Maitland.
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- Program and delivery
- Benefits
- Career and study pathways
- Macquarie Community College
How does it work?
- 3 days on-campus/workplace + 4 hours online per week over 12 months
- Combination of face-to-face, online and workplace-based learning at a St Nicholas Early Education centre and/or St Nicholas OOSH service
- Maitland or Muswellbrook-based locations
- Students may be eligible for subsidies under NSW
Smart and Skilled Entitlement training programs
Am I eligible for fee-free enrolment?
For learners to be enrolled FEE-FREE under NSW Government’s JobTrainer initiative, they must be:
- 16 years old or over
- No longer at school
- Living or working in NSW
- An Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen.
And be one (or more) of the following:
- A job seeker. This includes someone who is unemployed, on income support payments. or expected to become unemployed
- A young person (including school leavers) aged 16-24, regardless of employment status
- A NSW veteran and their recognised partner or spouse
- Any individual (including an employed person) seeking fee-free* training in specific full and part qualifications in aged care, childcare, disability care, digital skills or Training and Assessment (TAE).
*Training provided by Macquarie Community College (RTO ID: 90033).
NSW learners may be eligible for subsidies under NSW Smart and Skilled Entitlement training programs.
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
Unit/s will be delivered by an agent under a third-party arrangement.
Benefits of St Nicholas Pathways’ CONNEX program include:
- Nationally accredited qualification (CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care*)
- Reputable and supportive Registered Training Organisation, Macquarie Community College
- Guaranteed work experience
- State-of-the-art training facilities
- Highly skilled and supportive Trainer and Assessors
- Showcase your skills for an employer of choice, St Nicholas
- Start working casually in early childhood immediately (ages 18+ only).
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121)
- Educator
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Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121)
- Educational Leader
- Nominated Supervisor
- Director
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Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or Primary Teaching
- Director
- Early Childhood Teacher
- Early Childhood Specialist
About Macquarie Community College
Macquarie Community College (RTO ID: 90033) is a not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that has set the standard in adult community education since their beginnings in 1950. They offer a range of accredited and non-accredited courses designed to offer their clients flexible, quality education and training to enhance their skills, career opportunities, participation, and connections in community.
To learn more about Macquarie Community College, click here.
Make an enquiry
- Early Education
- OOSH
- Pathways
By entering your details you are registering your interest in enrolling your child. One of our friendly staff will be in touch shortly.
Are you interested in Before and After School Care or Vacation Care?
Submit a booking request for Before and After School Care or Vacation Care. One of our friendly team members will be in touch as soon as possible.
Please note:
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Submitting a booking request or enquiry does not constitute a confirmed booking. No booking is confirmed until you have received email confirmation from St Nicholas.
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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.
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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.
Please fill out the form with your details and preferred study program. One of our friendly staff will be in touch shortly.
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