The Study Pathways program supports your career development through providing access to nationally accredited qualifications whilst working in a job you'll love! With your development being our priority, you can be sure of the highest quality of training, to set you up for success as a confident, capable early childhood educator or teacher.
Whether it's launching your career or taking it to new heights, you can start anywhere and grow everywhere with G8’s Study Pathways.
Certificate III Traineeship
Embark on a professional journey in the early learning sector and earn while you learn with the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Part Time & Full Time Traineeships for school leavers & career changers
Diploma Traineeship
Enhance your practice and continue your journey at G8 with a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Part Time and Full Time Traineeship opportunities for Certificate III qualified team
Bachelor Scholarship
Elevate your career and become an Early Childhood Teacher through our Bachelor Scholarship Program.
Offered to permanent, Diploma qualified team members
Bachelor, Master of Teaching and Graduate Diploma programs offered
Study through sector leading Registered Training Organisation and University partners
Fee free training through traineeships
Dedicated Trainers and Mentors to support you
Study bonuses and allowances through the Bachelor Program
Nationally recognised and accredited qualifications and degrees that lead to Teacher Registration
Be part of the G8 Education Trainee of the Year Awards!
*The above are subject to availability.
Still in school, but ready to get started in your early learning career?
No problems, we have you covered! Our school based trainee program is designed to support high school students to earn while they learn as part time employees.
G8 Education offers school based traineeships to Year 10 students (In Term 3 or 4) and Year 11 students (in Term 1), in the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
At the end of the Traineeship, you will emerge with all the knowledge and experience required to commence a meaningful career as an early childhood professional.
What we can offer you:
Permanent, part time employment, paid as a Trainee Educator. This means you accrue leave!
Fee Free Training – G8 Education will cover all enrolment and training fees
Study through a sector leading training organisation, providing high quality training and access to a dedicated Trainer
Support and supervision to learn and grow by our experienced centre Educators and Leaders
What we are looking for:
The willingness and motivation to work regular hours and complete the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care whilst completing high school (4 hours of private study each week)
The ability to gain a paid Working with Children Check (under 18 years old’s exempt in NSW and VIC)
Dedication to developing children and fostering their potential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Submit your school timetable to your RTO trainer each Term
Be available to work 1-2 days per week (depending on State rules)
Have access to technology to complete course materials
We are not currently accepting new School Based Trainee applications, please check back in 2025 for new opportunities!
Qualifications Pathways Program
We are excited to be part of a new Queensland Government initiative that will shape the future of early childhood education in Queensland.
The Qualifications Pathways Program (QPP) is designed to elevate the qualifications and careers of early childhood educators across the state through supporting existing educators to complete qualifications at Certificate III, Diploma, Bachelor or Graduate Diploma level. .
G8 education is one of nine organisations supporting this initiative, ensuring our eligible team members have access to opportunities to develop and advance their careers in the early childhood education sector.
In-Centre Experience!
Gain real-life experience and insights into the early childhood sector with one of Australia’s largest providers of quality early childhood education and care. Whether you are a student interested in exploring the early learning sector or you are already engaged in study and would like to organise a related placement, you can advance your educational journey with one of G8 Education’s 400 Centres nationwide.
Work Experience
Work experience is a great opportunity for high school students or those looking to explore a new career in early childhood education to discover the rewarding nature of this sector. Gain practical experience in a real-life Centre environment and engage in a range of activities to support a stronger understanding of early childhood education and all it has to offer.
Student Placements
Whether you are studying early learning qualifications at a Certificate III, Diploma or tertiary level you are welcome to express an interest in completing a placement in one of our 400+ Centres across Australia. This includes work placements, practical hours or practical/practicum placements that need to be completed as part of your qualification.
To arrange your in-Centre experience or for more information, we encourage you to connect directly with your local Centre to discuss options and availability. We also recommend you are prepared prior to your discussion with information such as any relevant dates you are looking to complete your in-Centre experience, any specific requirements for your experience/placement and information in regards to your qualification - if you are already studying!
To find and get in contact with a G8 Education Centre in your location click on the link below.
Commencing a G8 Education Study Pathways traineeship or bachelor scholarship is linked to your employment, so the first step is joining our team!
Please note that you must meet eligibility criteria to participate in a traineeship or join our bachelor scholarship program.
To deliver our vocational qualifications, the Study Pathways Program partners with sector leading Registered Training Organisations, dedicated to training early childhood education and care educators.
Our RTO partners are:
AECC (SA, NSW, VIC & ACT)
TAFE Queensland (QLD)
CTAS (WA)
Once you have started at G8 Education, we will organise your Training Contract sign up and RTO enrolment for you.
Our Bachelor Scholarship program provides a compelling offer to our Diploma qualified team members to enrol, grow and graduate into Teachers in Early Childhood Education.
Partnering with aligned, reputable institutions, we offer Early Childhood focused degrees that honour the Teaching profession in prior-to-school settings.
These partners include:
Macquarie University (NSW & VIC)
La Trobe University (VIC, NSW & WA)
University of Wollongong (NSW)
Edith Cowan University (All States)
Queensland University of Technology (All States)
The qualifications currently on offer are:
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121)
Diploma in Early Education and Care (CHC50121)
Tertiary qualifications (Bachelor & Master) in early childhood teaching that support Teacher Registration across all the states G8 Education operate in.
Discuss your interest with your school and parent/ guardian
Complete your details in the Apply Now section and Click Apply. You will be asked to supply a recent school report. Don’t forget to press Submit once you have finished completing the form.
Who do I study with?
To deliver our vocational qualifications, the Study Pathways Program partners with sector leading Registered Training Organisations, dedicated to training early childhood education and care educators.
Our RTO partners are:
• AECC (SA, NSW, VIC & ACT)
• TAFE Queensland (QLD)
• CTAS (WA)
Once you have started at G8 Education, we will organise your Training Contract sign up and RTO enrolment for you.
Do I attend a campus for my course training?
Our training providers deliver training via online modules and conducting regular centre visits. If you prefer a classroom face to face learning environment, this might not be the best fit for you. Please talk with your school if you have concerns.
What happens after I submit the Expression of Interest?
Your application will be assessed by our Study Pathways team. We will liaise with your preferred centre locations to see if they have capacity to support a school based trainee. If they do, the Study Pathways team will arrange a minimum 3 day work experience/work trial. Please note a work experience trial does not guarantee a school based traineeship offer.
What course will I study?
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121). This qualification consists of 17 units of competency. You will need to commit 4 hours private study time to progress through the course within the timeframes. Talk with your school about slotting in dedicated study times in your timetable to complete course materials.
Do I need a Working with Children Check?
All States (except under 18 years in NSW and VIC) require you to have a paid Working with Children Check.
We encourage our VIC and NSW school based trainees to apply for a Volunteer Working with Children Check.
What happens if I’m offered a school based trainee position?
The Study Pathways team will walk you through the 3 Step Onboarding Process
1. Accept Offer and Submit your ID Document
2. Sign Employment Contract (your parent will need to sign too)
3. Final onboarding – Log into our HR system and complete the Big 4 and Traineeship Registration Checklists prior to starting in centre.
Sign Contract Confirmation
Submit TFN, Super Details and Bank Details
Complete Traineeship Registration
Stay in touch.
Join our talent community!
Thank you
Can't Find Your Perfect Role?
Sign up for job alerts and be alerted via email when new jobs that match your interest open up!
We use cookies to personalise content such as job recommendations, and to analyse our traffic. You consent to our cookies if you click "I Accept". If you click on "I Do Not Accept", then we will not use cookies but you may have a deteriorated user experience. You can change your settings by clicking on the Settings link on the top right of the device.
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work.
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. If you do not allow these cookie we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.
![](data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" viewBox="-4749.48 -5020 35.036 35.036"><defs><style>.a{fill:none;}.b{fill:%234e8cff;}.c{clip-path:url(%23a);}.d{fill:%23fff;}.e{fill:%23eff4f9;}</style><clipPath id="a"><path class="a" d="M0-399.479H17.555v17.555H0Z" transform="translate(0 399.479)"/></clipPath></defs><g transform="translate(-4886 -5075)"><g transform="translate(145.13 64)"><g class="c"><g transform="translate(0 0)"><path class="d" d="M-381.924-190.962a8.778,8.778,0,0,0-8.778-8.778,8.778,8.778,0,0,0-8.778,8.778,8.745,8.745,0,0,0,2.26,5.879v1.442c0,.8.492,1.457,1.1,1.457h5.83a.843.843,0,0,0,.183-.02,8.778,8.778,0,0,0,8.184-8.757" transform="translate(399.479 199.74)"/></g><g transform="translate(0 0)"><path class="e" d="M-68.763-194.079a9.292,9.292,0,0,1,6.38-8.888c-.252-.022-.506-.033-.763-.033a8.774,8.774,0,0,0-8.778,8.778A9.508,9.508,0,0,0-69.7-188.3c.005,0,0,.009,0,.01-.311.352-1.924,2.849.021,2.849h2.25c-1.23-.022,1.263-2.107.269-3.494a8.225,8.225,0,0,1-1.6-5.141" transform="translate(71.924 203)"/></g></g></g></g></svg>)
