Centre of Excellence
Established through a joint initiative between the Australian and South Australian governments, the Centre is based at TAFE SA’s Adelaide Campus and serves as a hub for research, innovation, and workforce development in the early childhood sector.
Guided by the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care, the Centre collaborates with educators, universities, industry stakeholders, and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations to co-design training that reflects real-world needs and supports inclusive practice.
TAFE SA is now offering a free, self-paced online short course that gives you a taste of what it’s really like to work in this rewarding sector. Developed by TAFE SA’s Centre of Excellence in Early Childhood Education and Care, the course offers real-world insights into this rewarding career.
A new pilot program is launching to support educators working with autistic children, often before formal diagnosis. Certificate III students will engage in blended learning, combining online modules with face-to-face workshops.
The Centre is translating early childhood concepts into Pitjantjatjara and embedding Anangu ways of learning into core training units for delivery across the APY Lands.
A 10-week pilot program is underway to build mentoring and leadership skills, helping retain and grow talent within the early childhood workforce.
The Centre is developing new career pathways, including degree-equivalent apprenticeships, to support long-term workforce sustainability.
The Centre is leading a national enquiry to improve uptake of Diploma qualifications, co-designed with Universities, Jobs and Skills Councils, unions, and other stakeholders. It also supports sector capability through training products and recognition frameworks.
The Centre is one of 20 TAFE Centres of Excellence being established under the National Skills Agreement, with a joint investment of $28 million over five years.
It aims to:
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