FAQs

Goodstart Institute of Early Learning offers Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, and the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.  We also offer other useful programs for students working in Early Childhood.  For more information, view the Find a Course page.

Course fees vary depending on the qualification being studied and whether a student is eligible for fee subsidies through state or commonwealth government subsidised training programs.  Fee schedules are available on the Find a Course page, however if a student would like to discuss their eligibility for subsidised training they will need to contact Student Services.

The Employer Funded Study Assistance scheme is only available to eligible Goodstart Early Learning Centre-based Employees who are employed under the Goodstart Early Learning Enterprise Agreement.  Terms and conditions do apply.  Students will have their eligibility assessed at time of enrolment.

Prospective students are required to complete an Enrolment Application Form for the relevant program or qualification they wish to apply for enrolment in.  This is to be submitted to Student Services for processing via email to goodstart@goodstart.edu.au

Goodstart Institute of Early Learning will only approve enrolment for students who have the unrestricted right to undertake study in Australia and have completed and provided the required information and documentation during the enrolment process.

Every prospective student of Goodstart Institute of Early Learning has the right to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).  However, the student needs to be aware that assessment of RPL relies heavily on evidence provided by the student and can be a lengthy process.  The student is required to collect and coordinate evidence to show they have equivalent skills to match to the qualification they are enrolling in.

Students are encouraged to review the Recognition of Prior Learning information page on our website.

Firstly, the student will need to be employed in an Early Childhood Service.  Goodstart Institute of Early Learning does not broker employment for students who wish to undertake a Traineeship or Apprenticeship.

The eligibility criteria for Traineeships and Apprenticeships differs greatly between each state and territory.  Students will be required to complete a Trainee Apprentice Sign Up Request Form (SURF) in order to have their eligibility for a Traineeship or Apprenticeship assessed.  Students can find this form on the How to Apply page of this website.

The student may be required to complete additional forms through the enrolment process, depending on the funding model available in the student’s state or territory.  This will be communicated to the student during the application process.

Goodstart Institute of Early Learning welcomes all students who have the unrestricted right to study in Australia.

Students must demonstrate they are actively progressing through their studies at a consistent pace, and all qualifications should be completed by the end date as detailed in the student’s Confirmation of Enrolment letter.

If you withdraw from your course at any time prior to the completion date determined within Goodstart Institute of Early Learning’s Confirmation of Enrolment, you will be liable for the for any fees owing, in line with the Fee and Refund Policy and Employer Funded Study Assistance scheme (if applicable).

Students will not receive paid study release time in their workplace during their enrolment unless the student has been approved for a Traineeship or Apprenticeship. 

Trainees and Apprentices will receive a detailed training plan which will expressly detail the study release time they are entitled to during their Traineeship or Apprenticeship enrolment.

No.  Students who wish to undertake further study in a Bachelor qualification will need to contact a higher education provider directly.