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• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

  Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes

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  Overview

  This course is designed to be the first part of the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or to stand alone as a Certificate qualification. The course duration is 28 weeks inclusive of 120 hours practicum. This qualification gives you career options as an Assistant in a Child Care Centre or Family Day Care Provider. After graduation you may opt to return to complete a higher qualification to enable you to adopt more responsibility as a leader/coordinator in a child care.

  
  

  Students studying this course are required to obtain a Blue Card for Working with Children.

  
  

  Imagine Education offers local Gold Coast students our Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course. The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education and child care settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They support the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing, learning, and development. Depending on the setting, educators may work under direct supervision or autonomously.

  
  

  Students and apprentices studying the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course have access to Imagine Education's child care centres which are on-site at our Main Campus for real-world training in a child care environment.

  
  

  The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course is also offered under the Government's Certificate 3 Guarantee Program for eligible students. Please contact us for more information.

  
  

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• Certificate IV in Accounting

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Certificate IV in Accounting

  Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes

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  Overview

  This qualification reflects accounting job roles in financial services and other industries requiring accounting support functions.
  Course length: 32 weeks
  Career outcomes: accounts supervisor; finance sector supervisor; bookkeeper/ BAS agent
  Articulation pathway: the primary pathway from this qualification is employment in accounting job roles. A further learning pathway utilising qualifications such as Diploma of Accounting would support career progression.

  
  

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• Advanced Diploma of Accounting

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Advanced Diploma of Accounting

  Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes

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  Overview

  This qualification is designed to reflect the role of individuals working in accounting and seeking professional identification.
  Course length: 36 weeks
  Career outcomes: accounting manager; accounting assistant
  Articulation pathway: A further learning pathway could be study in relevant higher education programs. Learners should establish relevant qualifications and any credit arrangements that may apply in order to make appropriate elective choices in this qualification.

  
  

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  duration 36 weeks

• Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

  Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes

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  Overview

  This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply specialised knowledge and skills, together with experience in leadership and management, across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.

  
  

  Individuals at this level use initiative and judgement to plan and implement a range of leadership and management functions, with accountability for personal and team outcomes within broad parameters.

  
  

  They use cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources and transfer their knowledge to others, and creative or conceptual skills to express ideas and perspectives or respond to complex problems.

  
  

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• Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communications

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communications

  Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes

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  Overview

  This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base in marketing management and demonstrate a range of managerial skills to ensure that marketing functions are effectively conducted in an organisation or business area. Typically, they would have responsibility for the work of other staff and lead teams in conducting marketing campaigns. Depending on the units selected for the qualification, candidates may obtain a generic marketing qualification or specialise in direct marketing, public relations, or international marketing.

  
  

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• Advanced Diploma of Business

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Advanced Diploma of Business

  Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes

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  Overview

  This qualification reflects the role of individuals with significant expertise in either specialised or broad areas of skills and knowledge who are seeking to further develop expertise across a range of business functions. The course is suited to the needs of individuals who possess significant theoretical business skills and knowledge that they would like to develop in order to create further educational or employment opportunities.

  
  

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• Diploma of Accounting

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Diploma of Accounting

  Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes

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  Overview

  This qualification reflects professional accounting job roles in financial services and other industries.
  Course length: 29 weeks
  Career outcomes: assistant accountant; finance sector supervisor
  Articulation pathway: A learning pathway utilising qualifications such as Advanced Diploma of Accounting would support career progression.

  
  

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  duration 29 weeks

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

  Type of course Vocational Courses

  Name of course Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

  Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes

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  Overview

  This further qualification enables you to explore your potential as a leader in the early childhood context. The course duration is 40 weeks inclusive of up to 240 hours of practicum. If you already have a Certificate III in Children's Services, you may wish to upgrade to this Diploma. On completion this course you may wish to seek employment as a Qualified Group Leader or Family Day Care Coordinator, or elect to continue on to the Advanced Diploma of Children’s Services, or a University degree in Education or Community Services.

  
  

  Imagine Education offers local Gold Coast students our Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care course. The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care qualification reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services. In doing so, they work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff.

  
  

  Students and apprentices studying the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care course have access to Imagine's child care centres which are on-site at our Main Campus for real-world training in a child care environment.

  
  

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• Young Learners English Program

  Type of course General English

  Name of course Young Learners English Program

  Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes

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  Overview

  English for children aged six to 12 years old. Imagine Education is pleased to offer a Young Learners Program, which closely follows the Australian Primary School Syllabus. It is perfect for children aged six to 12 who plan to attend a primary school here in Australia. It is also suitable as a holiday program for children travelling with their families (e.g. Mother and Child Program) as there is no minimum number of weeks to study.

  
  

  The Young Learners Course is designed to help young people learn about Australian culture and lifestyle, express their thoughts about themselves and react to the world.

  
  

  Assessment activities will be carried out as an integral part of the ‘every day’ teaching cycle. Student progress is monitored through regular assessment and class participation and programs are flexible to meet the needs of the individual students.

  
  

  On completion of their studies students will receive a certificate indicating their level of proficiency.

  
  

  Course features

  
  

  Weekly activities and monthly excursions complement your class program
  All learning materials are provided free of charge by the college
  Course material is varied and fun, including: internet research, extracts from books and movies, television and radio programs, singing, and drama
  Students take part in sporting and co-curricula activities with local high schools
  Small class sizes guarantee individual attention

  
  

  Support services

  
  

  Counselling – personal and career by our qualified student counsellor
  A modern and innovative Self Access Centre
  Free computer and internet access
  Teachers assist students to monitor their own progress and take responsibility for their own learning
  Students develop social and interpersonal skills, friendships and building strong relationships with their classmates and teachers.

  
  

  Levels offered Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced

  duration Consult one of our agencies

• High School Preparation English Program

  Type of course English for Specific Needs

  Name of course High School Preparation English Program

  Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes

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  Overview

  English for children soon to enter high school. This course is designed to help students wanting to study in an Australian High School develop the required level of English language proficiency. The course content is based on the Queensland Senior Secondary School core subject areas. These include English for Mathematics, English for Science, Novel, Academic Writing and Public Speaking.

  
  

  The course delivery encourages positive, pro-active learning, with caring individual attention. Students develop self-confidence, maturity and self-awareness, while developing effective study habits appropriate to cope with the demands of the Australian education system.

  
  

  Assessment activities will be carried out as an integral part of the ‘every day’ teaching cycle. Student progress is monitored through regular assessment and class participation and programs are flexible to meet the needs of the individual students.

  
  

  On completion of their studies, students will receive a certificate indicating their level of proficiency.

  
  

  Course features

  
  

  A placement test determines the level most appropriate for you
  HSP Sport
  Weekly activities and monthly excursions complement your class program
  All learning materials are provided free of charge by the college
  Course material is varied and fun, including: internet research, extracts from books and movies, television and radio programs, singing, and drama
  Students take part in sporting and co-curricula activities with local high schools. Small class sizes guarantee individual attention.

  
  

  Support services

  
  

  Counselling – personal and career by our qualified student counsellor
  A modern and innovative self access centre
  Free computer and internet access
  Teachers assist students to monitor their own progress and take responsibility for their own learning
  Students develop social and interpersonal skills, friendships and building strong relationships with their classmates and teachers.

  
  

  Levels offered Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced

  duration Consult one of our agencies