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This guide covers everything you need to know about Early Childhood Education and Care traineeships in Australia in 2026, including how much you’ll earn, what you’ll learn, how to find opportunities, and what the process looks like. Whether you’re a school leaver, career changer, or someone who’s been considering this path for a while, we’ll walk you through exactly what to expect.

If you’re considering a career in Early Childhood Education and Care, one of the first questions you’ll ask yourself is probably “how much will I earn?” This is absolutely the right question to ask.

We’re thrilled to announce that the KKTC Education Eligibility Checker is officially live! You can now try it out here: A Simpler Way to Understand Study Pathways and Funding Eligibility Choosing the right education pathway can feel overwhelming. Requirements vary, information can be scattered, and it’s not always clear where to begin. That’s exactly why […]

As many centre owners and operators will be aware, there’s a new compliance requirement landing this month — and it applies to every early childhood education and care service. From 27 February 2026, mandatory child safety training becomes a requirement under the National Law and Regulations for everyone in your service — from your approved […]

From February 2026, a new mandatory national child safety training requirement will come into effect for everyone working in early childhood education and care (ECEC) across Australia. This reform represents a significant step forward in strengthening child safety, wellbeing, and professional accountability across the sector.

Working in early childhood is one of the most meaningful jobs out there — and it also comes with serious responsibilities. One of the first steps (whether you’re starting a course, beginning placement, or applying for a role) is getting the right Working with Children Check for your state or territory. At KKTC, we help […]

KKTC Education brings together trainers from across Australia every year for our annual conference. This year the theme of the conference was all about wellbeing and ensuring we continue as a collective team to have the energy and drive to deliver excellence in training. We can only do this if we look after mind, body and soul.

When people love what you do, they tell others. That’s exactly what our latest Net Promoter Score (NPS) results show—students scored KKTC Education at 70, and the early learning centres our RTO trains in scored us at 83. On an NPS scale from –100 to +100, results above 50 are considered excellent, and 70+ is widely regarded as world-class.

The decision to enrol into your CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care can be a hard one and many are faced with having to redo the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care all over again to then commence the Diploma. On the 5th of September 2025, several changes were made and […]

In early childhood education, ensuring the safety and well-being of children is paramount. KKTC Education offers the nationally recognised HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting course, equipping educators with essential skills to respond effectively to emergencies involving infants and children.​ In this post, we’ll explore why First Aid training is […]

KKTC Education invites you to an exciting Open Day event at our Head Office in Queen Street Village on Saturday, 24th May, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This free event is the perfect opportunity to explore your educational future and discover the variety of courses we offer in Early Childhood Education and Care. Why […]

College Manager, Sam Hendry talks about the importance of core values and how KKTC Education strive to deliver WOW in their training every day.

On February 11, 2025, KKTC Education proudly celebrated the official opening of its new office at Queen Street Village Southport, marking a significant milestone in the growth story of KKTC Education and affirming its position as a market leader in the delivery of Early Childhood Education and Care qualifications for domestic and international students. Coinciding […]

At KKTC Education, we are always striving to enhance the learning experience for our students and streamline processes to make education more accessible. We are excited to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website, which now features a modern, user-friendly interface and an intuitive online enrolment portal for CHCPRT025 and HLTAID012 courses. A Fresh […]

The Building Early Learning Places Program, now open for funding applications, aims to create hundreds of additional ECEC places, particularly in regions where families are struggling to find quality care.