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Education

Become a TAFE teacher, and early-childhood educator or classroom support.

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Training and Assessment

Melbourne Polytechnic’s Education study area incorporates our Education (Early Years), Education Support and Training and Assessment programs.

These courses develop industry-ready graduates ready to contribute to the education sector in schools and other organisations.
“I heard from people who have been at TAFE that it’s more hands-on than university, and I am more of a hands-on worker.”
Claudia Condello
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50113

Upcoming info sessions

Have a chat with our highly experienced course advisors who can help you navigate your many career options.

Wed 15 December - 1:00PM
Early Childhood Education and Care - Online Information Session
Wed 15 December - 2:30PM
Education Support - Online Information Session
Fri 17 December - 11:00AM
Training and Assessment - Online Information Session
Thu 13 January - 4:00PM
Training and Assessment - Online Information Session
Wed 19 January - 1:00PM
Early Childhood Education and Care - Online Information Session
Wed 19 January - 2:30PM
Education Support - Online Information Session
Thu 27 January - 11:00AM
Training and Assessment - Online Information Session

Education News at Melbourne Polytechnic

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Eric Law building a solid career in the built environment

Eric Law building a solid career in the built environment

International student Eric Law is building a solid career in architecture – from the inside out. After completing an interior design course in his home country of Malaysia, Eric came to Australia to pursue his dream of a career in the Built Environment.

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Early Years Education, the perfect career fit for Nicole

Early Years Education, the perfect career fit for Nicole

Nicole Nassar is flying high in her career as an early childhood educator – and she credits Melbourne Polytechnic for her success.

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Dan found his calling in Agriculture

Dan found his calling in Agriculture

Dan Rolls took the scenic route on his way to studying agriculture, from the 'burbs to the Kimberley and back to Ballarat with a Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology

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Influencing the future - careers in Early Years Education

Influencing the future - careers in Early Years Education

Teachers are in high demand and the Victorian Government is investing $5 billion to fund three-year-old kindergarten places across the state – and all those children will need an additional 6000 trained staff to educate and care for them. There’s never been a better time to study for a career in early childhood education and care.

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