Kath Dickson Institute of Early Childhood Studies

ENROL NOW FOR 2010 CLASSES!

The Kath Dickson Institute of Early Childhood Studies is a registered training organisation delivering competency based training to child-care students at all levels including:

Certificate II in Community Services.
Certificate III in Children's Services. Course Structure
Diploma of Children's Services( Early childhood education and care) Course Structure
Advanced Diploma of Children's Services. Course Structure
Certificate IV in Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)
Diploma of Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)

We have a thorough knowledge of all relevant Queensland Child Care Regulations. Our reputation for excellence can be verified by our continued place on the Department of Education and Training’s List of Preferred Suppliers. We have a User Choice Contract to deliver training for Traineeships and Apprenticeships.

Where possible our students can choose from a selection of delivery modes including night class, regular onsite visits for training and support, or externally or online.

All of our students have access to our Student Support Line 1300 304 194 in order to obtain additional assistance with their studies.

The Kath Dickson Institute of Early Childhood Studies has offices in Toowoomba, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, these offices are complemented by full time Administrative staff and large well-equipped training rooms. These rooms contain modern teaching aids in order to offer evening classes and an array of professional development sessions.

The Kath Dickson Family Centre’s Resource Library is housed within the Kath Dickson Institute of Early Childhood Studies at 353 Ruthven Street Toowoomba. All Kath Dickson staff and students have access to this large and comprehensive range of training resources designed to meet the requirements of the courses on offer at the centre. Books, videos, journals and current publications are all available at the Library. Resources are also offered to trainees in the field as a complement to their studies and to share with Child Care Centre staff.

The Kath Dickson Institute of Early Childhood Studies offers a wide range of training packages, which are delivered by qualified Training Staff. There are fifteen early childhood trainers conducting child care courses and visiting Kath Dickson Child Care Trainees and Apprentices throughout Queensland.

Graduation

The Toowoomba office hosted their annual graduation ceremony on 26/02/10 for their 2009 class graduates. It was a lovely evening watching students celebrate their achievement s with their family and friends. For the KDIECS it is a proud moment knowing we are launching another group of intelligent and committed women (no men this year!) into the field of early childhood.

Advanced Diploma Graduated 2010

Melanie, Alana & Jen enjoyed the evening

Kath Dickson Scholarship

This year the evening included the Kath Dickson Memorial Scholarship Award. The award is presented every two years and includes six regional half scholarship recipients, one of which becomes the State full scholarship award winner. Finalists are students chosen by their trainer who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to their studies, and their profession. They are seen as being true advocates for children and making a positive difference to the children and families in their community; as did our very own Kath Dickson.

Each of the regional winners was a worthy recipient and a credit to their services, trainers, themselves and their communities.

Hayley Pearson of the Gold Coast was awarded the State winner and given the full scholarship. Only the hardest of hearts could not be moved by Hayley’s personal journey of sacrifice and utmost commitment to Early Childhood. Hayley’s incredibly supportive parents were present to share her achievement.

We wish all the winners every success in their future studies and hope they continue to be outstanding role models throughout their careers.

Links

Staying Healthy In Child Care
NCAC - National Childcare Accreditation Council
Child Care Regulations 2003
Child Care Act 2002

Toowoomba Office

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm
Phone: 46 131 630
Student support: 1300 304 194
353 Ruthven Street Toowoomba QLD 4350
Email: info@kathdicksoncentre.com.au

Sunshine Coast Office

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Friday 8.30am -12.30pm
Phone: 54 467 399
Support Line:1300 304 194
Parkview Shops Conn Street Yandina QLD 4561
Email: jmilne@kathdicksoncentre.com.au

Gold Coast Office

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 9.00am-3.00pm
Phone: 55 611 850
Student Support: 1300 304 194
2/32 Bailey Cres. Southport QLD 4215
Email: llipp@kathdicksoncentre.com.au