Flick Durham - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care 

 After working for many years in an industry I was not fully aligned with, I was led to discover my passion for the early development of children, specifically from 0-7years of age.  

I had been considering returning to school to study something of interest for a while, however I had been put off from the fees that courses attracted, making me feel as though it would not be possible to embark on my educational journey.  

I decided to call the Byron Community College and spoke with the friendly staff there and was suggested to investigate the Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Care course.  

 After looking into what the course offered and what I could achieve with a Certificate III in this industry, I knew I wanted to do it.  

I spoke again to the College and found that I could qualify for the Smart and Skilled reduced payment for the course which completely sold me, and I felt I was really on the right path.  

 I was so excited for my first day of school. and immediately clicked with the other like-minded students. Our tutor, Jud, was also very interesting and offered many great stories and experiences for us to really get back into the playful minds of children.  

 To see how far the Early Education industry has come with respect to sustainability and emotional development is really inspiring.  

I am now completing the second half of the course and currently completing my work placement at Little Shearwater which is one of my favourite places to be.  

 Since studying at the College, I have found the staff to be so helpful and supportive, and Jud as a tutor to be incredibly informative, creative and humorous which makes the course fun and educational.  

I am really excited to complete this certification and see what comes next.  

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