Removal of course fees for diploma and advanced diploma children’s services

5 May 2009

The Australian Government recently committed $60.3 million to remove course fees for Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas in some child care courses under a new National Partnership Agreement with States and Territories.

The initiative is part of the Early Childhood Workforce Strategy and aims to develop a child care workforce with high level qualifications.

New or continuing students who enrol in a Diploma of Children’s Services or Advanced Diploma of Children’s Services at a TAFEWA College or at Curtin University VTEC from 1 January 2009 are exempt from paying a course fee.

The initiative applies to full-time or part-time enrolments, and may benefit people considering a career in child care, or existing child care workers looking to upgrade their qualifications.

A resource fee may still apply in order to cover the costs of materials and services as part of a unit. Contact West Coast TAFE on 9233 1831

A fact sheet from the Australian Government is attached. Further information can be accessed through the Office of Early Childhood Education and Child Care website www.oececc.gov.au