Short Courses

We understand there’s never a perfect time to do further study or update your skills. You need to juggle work and home as much as anyone, some would say, even more. This is why we offer a range of shorter courses aimed at being as flexible as possible. PEAK Training runs these courses via live and on-demand webinars, usually several times a year so that you don’t miss out.

You can register more than one participant per course. Just add the required number of sessions to your cart. You must list the names and email addresses of participants upon check-out.

Child Protection (Refresher)

(Refresher)
This session is designed to provide participants with up-to-date child protection information. Participants will gain a clear understanding of their ethical and legal responsibilities as mandatory reporters. A scenario will...
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Developing a Successful FDC Educator Business

Part 1
This webinar will focus on what is a ‘quality’ service Part 1 – Quality We will look at; Your service philosophy Your own philosophy Service policies and procedures The Early...
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Developing a Successful FDC Educator Business

Part 2
This webinar will focus on being a ‘Viable’ service. In part 2 we will look at; Business planning Budget preparation Setting fees Business related income Taxation rules for home-based businesses...
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Child Protection (Refresher)

(Refresher)

  • Location
    Webinar
  • Duration
    2 hours
  • Price
    From $55

Course Details

This session is designed to provide participants with up-to-date child protection information. Participants will gain a clear understanding of their ethical and legal responsibilities as mandatory reporters. A scenario will be presented and participants will have the opportunity to follow the Mandatory Reporter Guide (MRG) and be part of the discussion. Reference to the new Child Story Reporter website has been included in this session. Level: All
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Dates

Tuesday 14 Dec 2021
7-9pm

Thursday 27 January
7-9pm

Friday 4 February
10-12pm

Wednesday 16 February
7-9pm

Thursday 3 March
10am – 12pm

Wednesday 16 March
7-9pm

Tuesday 5 April
7-9pm

Tuesday 26 April
10am – 12pm

Monday 9 May
7-9pm

Wednesday 25 May
10-12pm

Wednesday 8 June
7-9pm

Wednesday 29 June
10am-12pm

Developing a Successful FDC Educator Business

Part 1

  • Location
    Webinar
  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Price
    From $45

Course Details

This webinar will focus on what is a 'quality' service Part 1 - Quality We will look at;
  • Your service philosophy
  • Your own philosophy
  • Service policies and procedures
  • The Early Childhood Code of Ethics
  • The National Quality Standards
  • The Australian Education and Care National Law and Regulations
  • Compliance information from State and National Governments

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Dates

Type: On demand webinar
Date: Available for 5 days after purchase
Time: Whenever suits you

Developing a Successful FDC Educator Business

Part 2

  • Location
    Webinar
  • Duration
    1.5hrs
  • Price
    From $45

Course Details

This webinar will focus on being a 'Viable' service. In part 2 we will look at;
  • Business planning
  • Budget preparation
  • Setting fees
  • Business related income
  • Taxation rules for home-based businesses
  • Being lawful & compliant
  • Record keeping
  • Insurances
  • Setting business goals
 
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Dates

Type: On demand webinar
Date: Available for 5 days after purchase
Time: Whenever suits you

Difficult Conversations: Ensuring positive communication with families

All ECEC professionals will have a time where they need to have a difficult conversation with a family or carer, and it can be a daunting task. Being prepared for...
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Exploring Risky Play

This session is aimed at exploring our thinking around our role in providing children with opportunities to build independence and resilience whilst experiencing a sense of freedom. In this session...
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Guiding Children’s Behaviour to Attain Self-regulation

This session will focus on positive guidance of children’s behaviour from the perspective of social development. We acknowledge that children are learning a complex range of skills and behaviours from...
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Difficult Conversations: Ensuring positive communication with families

  • Duration
    1.5hrs
  • Price
    From $45

Course Details

All ECEC professionals will have a time where they need to have a difficult conversation with a family or carer, and it can be a daunting task. Being prepared for these difficult conversations can make a huge difference to your ongoing relationship with families. This session provides great practical strategies on how to ensure open communication and maintain respectful and effective partnerships with the families at your service. We will discuss some common topics that prove challenging, how to promote your professional knowledge and experience, and how to come to a resolution to benefit the child. This is a great session for ECEC management and educators alike.
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Dates

Tuesday 8 February
7-9pm

Wednesday 4 May
10am – 12pm

Exploring Risky Play

  • Location
    Webinar
  • Duration
    2 hours
  • Price
    From $50

Course Details

This session is aimed at exploring our thinking around our role in providing children with opportunities to build independence and resilience whilst experiencing a sense of freedom. In this session we will:
  • + Begin the conversation about the risks in play
  • + Identify potential problems of removing risks vs possible benefits of supporting risks in play and,
  • + Look at how we can support risky play in ECEC environments
  • Content and session times suitable for all Australian States and Territories.
  • Level: All

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Dates

On Demand Webinar
Cost:
$50 Non-members
$45 Members

Guiding Children’s Behaviour to Attain Self-regulation

  • Location
    Webinar
  • Duration
    2 hours
  • Price
    From $60

Course Details

This session will focus on positive guidance of children’s behaviour from the perspective of social development. We acknowledge that children are learning a complex range of skills and behaviours from birth. The workshop explores the rights of the child and the importance of building positive relationships with them and their families. It looks at ways of identifying, reviewing and developing strategies surrounding concerning behaviour. You will learn about the importance of promoting positive behaviour by way of setting and applying appropriate limits and expectations to support children to attain self-regulation. Case scenarios will be discussed. Level: All Content and session times suitable for all Australian States and Territories.
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Dates

Tuesday 22 February
12.30 – 2.30pm

Wednesday 27 April
7-9pm

Tuesday 21 June
12.30-2.30pm

Healthy Eating and Safe Food Handling

This session will refresh your skills and knowledge about how to plan menus that incorporate healthy food within the Nutritional Guidelines for 0-6-year-old children.  It will demonstrate how to cook...
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Identify & Respond to Children & Young People at Risk

(Accredited Training CHCPRT001)
Under the NQF, persons in day-to-day charge and nominated supervisors are to have child protection training in order to be in charge of a service. This unit, CHCPRT001, from the...
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Maximising QIP’s and Self Assessment

Is it time to review your Quality Improvement plan? Are you feeling overwhelmed by such an important document? We will take you through ACECQA’s most current QIP template and self...
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Healthy Eating and Safe Food Handling

  • Location
    Webinar
  • Duration
    1.5hrs
  • Price
    From $50

Course Details

This session will refresh your skills and knowledge about how to plan menus that incorporate healthy food within the Nutritional Guidelines for 0-6-year-old children.  It will demonstrate how to cook with children, explain how to encourage healthy eating habits, and support fussy eaters.  It also covers important hygiene practices surrounding food preparation and how to manage children's allergies and intolerances.
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Dates

Tuesday 15 February
2-3.30pm

Monday 23 May
7-9pm

Identify & Respond to Children & Young People at Risk

(Accredited Training CHCPRT001)

  • Location
    Summer Hill, Online
  • Duration
    Online: self-paced Face to Face: full day
  • Course Code
    CHCPRT001
  • Price
    From $180

Course Details

Under the NQF, persons in day-to-day charge and nominated supervisors are to have child protection training in order to be in charge of a service. This unit, CHCPRT001, from the CHC Community Services Training Package, meets this requirement. Participants who successfully complete the related assessment task will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for this unit. The training will include an overview of Child Story website and the MRG, requirements for mandatory reporters in NSW, identifying significant harm and risk factors and the provision of child safe environments.
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Dates

Self-paced Study (online)

Maximising QIP’s and Self Assessment

  • Location
    Webinar
  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Price
    From $50

Course Details

Is it time to review your Quality Improvement plan? Are you feeling overwhelmed by such an important document? We will take you through ACECQA’s most current QIP template and self assessment template, and ensure you are confident in theses documenting processes. Participants of this webinar will receive practical advice and examples of how to utilise these documents to showcase your services strengths and achievements for Assessment and Rating and beyond. Get back on track and organised, and achieve those long awaited goals for future improvements!
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Dates

Thursday 3 February
1-2.30pm

Wednesday 11 May
10-11.30pm

Movement and Play

QA2: Element 1.3 Healthy Lifestyle
Sometimes educators feel uninspired to plan the outdoor environment for physical play. This session will inspire & motivate educators to support children’s physical development by planning for Movement and Play...
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Participate in Work Health & Safety

(Accredited Training HLTWHS001)
This fully accredited single unit course will develop educators and management knowledge of WH&S legal requirements and, will provide guidance in risk management. You will learn to establish systematic approaches...
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QIP: The ‘See, Say & Show’ – QA1 Educational Program & Practice

This webinar will focus on QA1 Educational Program & Practice and how this can be included into your services QIP. Level – All Content and session times suitable for all Australian...
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Movement and Play

QA2: Element 1.3 Healthy Lifestyle

  • Location
    Webinar
  • Duration
    2 hrs
  • Price
    From $50

Course Details

Sometimes educators feel uninspired to plan the outdoor environment for physical play. This session will inspire & motivate educators to support children’s physical development by planning for Movement and Play every day! It’s designed to provide participants with awareness and knowledge of children’s gross motor skills development through ages 0-6 years and how to support this development through play fun and games. The session includes ideas and activities for all educators, children, and families to become involved. It covers gross motor milestones and age-appropriate experiences for each developmental stage. Content and session times suitable for all Australian States and Territories. Level: All
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Dates

Tuesday 29 March
12.30 – 2.30pm

Thursday 30 June
7-9pm

Participate in Work Health & Safety

(Accredited Training HLTWHS001)

  • Location
    Online or Summer Hill NSW 2130
  • Duration
    Online: self-paced Face to Face: full day
  • Course Code
    HLTWHS001
  • Price
    From $180

Course Details

This fully accredited single unit course will develop educators and management knowledge of WH&S legal requirements and, will provide guidance in risk management. You will learn to establish systematic approaches to managing WH&S issues.
  • Key topic areas include: an overview of WH&S legislative responsibilities, management system, risk management, safe work procedures, training and supervision, reporting and investigating common hazards and risk controls.
  • After payment, please complete this individual unit enrolment form and email it to info@peaktraining.net.au.
    Level – All

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Dates

Self-paced Study (online)

QIP: The ‘See, Say & Show’ – QA1 Educational Program & Practice

  • Location
    Webinar
  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Price
    From $45

Course Details

This webinar will focus on QA1 Educational Program & Practice and how this can be included into your services QIP.
  • Level – All
  • Content and session times suitable for all Australian States and Territories.

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Dates

Type: On demand webinar
Date: Available for 5 days after purchase
Time: Whenever suits you

QIP: The ‘See, Say & Show’ – QA2 Children’s Health & Safety

This webinar will focus on QA2 Children’s Health & Safety and how this can be included into your service’s QIP. Level – All Content and session times suitable for all Australian States...
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QIP: The ‘See, Say & Show’ – QA3 Physical Environment

This webinar will focus on QA3 Physical Environment and how this can be included into your service’s QIP. Level – All Content and session times suitable for all Australian States and...
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QIP: The ‘See, Say & Show’ – QA4 Staffing Arrangements

This webinar will focus on QA4 Staffing Arrangements and how this can be included into your service’s QIP. Level – All Content and session times suitable for all Australian States...
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QIP: The ‘See, Say & Show’ – QA2 Children’s Health & Safety

  • Location
    Webinar
  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Price
    From $45

Course Details

This webinar will focus on QA2 Children’s Health & Safety and how this can be included into your service's QIP.
  • Level – All
  • Content and session times suitable for all Australian States and Territories.

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Dates

Type: On demand webinar
Date: Available for 5 days after purchase
Time: Whenever suits you

QIP: The ‘See, Say & Show’ – QA3 Physical Environment

  • Location
    Webinar
  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Price
    From $45

Course Details

This webinar will focus on QA3 Physical Environment and how this can be included into your service's QIP.
  • Level – All
  • Content and session times suitable for all Australian States and Territories.

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Dates

Type: On demand webinar
Date: Available for 5 days after purchase
Time: Whenever suits you

QIP: The ‘See, Say & Show’ – QA4 Staffing Arrangements

  • Location
    Webinar
  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Price
    From $45

Course Details

This webinar will focus on QA4 Staffing Arrangements and how this can be included into your service's QIP.
  • Level – All
  • Content and session times suitable for all Australian States and Territories.

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Dates

Type: On demand webinar
Date: Available for 5 days after purchase
Time: Whenever suits you

QIP: The ‘See, Say & Show’ – QA5 Relationships with Children

This webinar will focus on QA5 Relationships with Children and how this can be included into your service’s QIP. Level – All Content and session times suitable for all Australian States...
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QIP: The ‘See, Say & Show’ – QA6 Collaborative Partnerships with Children, Families & Communities

This webinar will focus on QA6 Collaborative Partnerships with Children, Families & Communities and how this can be included into your service’s QIP. Level – All Content and session times suitable...
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QIP: The ‘See, Say & Show’ – QA7 Governance and Leadership

This webinar will focus on QA7 Governance and Leadership and how this can be included into your service’s QIP. Level – All Content and session times suitable for all Australian States and...
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QIP: The ‘See, Say & Show’ – QA5 Relationships with Children

  • Location
    Webinar
  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Price
    From $45

Course Details

This webinar will focus on QA5 Relationships with Children and how this can be included into your service's QIP.
  • Level – All
  • Content and session times suitable for all Australian States and Territories.

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Dates

Type: On demand webinar
Date: Available for 5 days after purchase
Time: Whenever suits you

QIP: The ‘See, Say & Show’ – QA6 Collaborative Partnerships with Children, Families & Communities

  • Location
    Webinar
  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Price
    From $45

Course Details

This webinar will focus on QA6 Collaborative Partnerships with Children, Families & Communities and how this can be included into your service’s QIP.
  • Level – All
  • Content and session times suitable for all Australian States and Territories.

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Dates

Type: On demand webinar
Date: Available for 5 days after purchase
Time: Whenever suits you

QIP: The ‘See, Say & Show’ – QA7 Governance and Leadership

  • Location
    Webinar
  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Price
    From $45

Course Details

This webinar will focus on QA7 Governance and Leadership and how this can be included into your service's QIP.
  • Level – All
  • Content and session times suitable for all Australian States and Territories.

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Dates

Type: On demand webinar
Date: Available for 5 days after purchase
Time: Whenever suits you

S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths)

This session breaks down the four components of STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. STEM is seen as an interdisciplinary subject, however, through this session, we will show you...
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Striving for Exceeding

Do you need support in your journey towards an exceeding rating? This course will unpack the three exceeding themes required for services to achieve exceeding. We will look at what...
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Supporting Educational Leaders

During this session we will unpack the role of the Educational Leader, and how to provide your team with the support and guidance of a great mentor. We will look...
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S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths)

  • Location
    Webinar
  • Duration
    1.5hrs
  • Price
    From $45

Course Details

This session breaks down the four components of STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. STEM is seen as an interdisciplinary subject, however, through this session, we will show you each discipline of STEM and what it looks like in early childhood. You will learn about fun learning experiences, experiments, and suggestions for incorporating STEM in the daily program – how can we have everyone involved in STEM? Take a look at how STEM is already happening in your service, how you can expand on that, and how it links to the Early Years Learning Framework.
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Dates

Wednesday 23 February
10am-12pm

Thursday 23 June
7-9pm

Striving for Exceeding

  • Location
    Webinar
  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Price
    From $50

Course Details

Do you need support in your journey towards an exceeding rating? This course will unpack the three exceeding themes required for services to achieve exceeding. We will look at what an assessor may see, discuss and ask for during a visit and how you can best present your quality practice.  Any service can strive for exceeding, and this session will assist educators and management to see their full potential.    
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Dates

Tuesday 12 April
12.30 – 2pm

Thursday 2 June
7-8.30pm

Supporting Educational Leaders

  • Location
    Webinar
  • Duration
    1.5hrs
  • Price
    From $45

Course Details

During this session we will unpack the role of the Educational Leader, and how to provide your team with the support and guidance of a great mentor. We will look at the responsibilities and requirements of Educational Leaders, and in turn, how they themselves can be supported in their role by different stakeholders.  Whether you are already in this role, or working towards becoming an Educational Leader, this course will give you the confidence to master the skills required, and overcome the challenges involved,  Renew your passion for Early Education and in creating meaningful programs.  
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Dates

Thursday 10 February
12.30 – 2pm

Thursday 19 May
7-8.30pm

Supporting Inclusion of Children with Additional Needs

This session focuses on the inclusion and support of children from a wide range of additional needs into early childhood education and care settings. Points contained are: + Principles, benefits...
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Sustainability in Early Childhood settings

Is it just about growing veggies and sorting waste into recycling bins? Sustainability is a key element of Quality Area 3 of the NQS.  This session provides educators with a...
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Work Health and Safety (Refresher)

(Refresher)
This session will assist educators to improve their understanding of WHS legal requirements, in particular, risk management. It will assist participants to establish their own systematic approach to managing WHS...
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Supporting Inclusion of Children with Additional Needs

  • Location
    Webinar
  • Duration
    1.5hrs
  • Price
    From $50

Course Details

This session focuses on the inclusion and support of children from a wide range of additional needs into early childhood education and care settings. Points contained are:
  • + Principles, benefits and barriers to support inclusion
  • + Strength based practice to support children, families and educators
  • + Accessing support
  • Level: All
  • Content and session times suitable for all Australian States and Territories.

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Dates

Tuesday 8 March
1-3pm

Tuesday 31 May
7-9pm


Sustainability in Early Childhood settings

  • Location
    Webinar
  • Duration
    2 hours
  • Price
    From $60

Course Details

Is it just about growing veggies and sorting waste into recycling bins? Sustainability is a key element of Quality Area 3 of the NQS.  This session provides educators with a full range of ideas and practical suggestions to embed sustainable practices within their services. Non-tokenistic practices will ensure a path towards a truly environmentally sustainable environment over time. Level: All Content and session times suitable for all Australian States and Territories.
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Dates

Wednesday 2 March
12.30pm – 2.30pm

Tuesday 17 May
7-9pm


Type: On-demand webinar
Date: Available for 5 days after purchase
Time: Whenever suits you

Work Health and Safety (Refresher)

(Refresher)

  • Location
    Webinar
  • Duration
    2 hours
  • Price
    From $55

Course Details

This session will assist educators to improve their understanding of WHS legal requirements, in particular, risk management. It will assist participants to establish their own systematic approach to managing WHS issues relevant to scheme requirements and their own workplace. Key topic areas covered include an overview of WHS legislative responsibilities; elements of a simple WHS management system; risk management; safe work procedures; reporting and investigating hazards and risk controls. Level – All
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Dates

Thursday 24 February
10am-12pm

Monday 2 May
7-9pm

Tuesday 28 June
10-12pm

Important information about on demand webinars

Our ‘On demand’ sessions offer you the opportunity to listen to a webinar at a time that suits you. Unlike calendared sessions, access to ‘On demand’ webinars’ are granted from the day they are purchased (if purchased between business hours) or the next working day (if purchased after hours, over the weekend or on a public holiday).

You can access these ‘On demand’ webinars at your leisure for 5 days!! You can pause, rewind and forward at any time to go over specific information and take notes to share them with your team.

Register online and an email will be sent to you with instructions on how to log in along with the PDF handout of the presentation. Wait! There’s still more …. If you wish to obtain a certificate, make sure you click on the corresponding button to let us know that you have viewed it. Scroll down and see what’s currently available. Once you know what you want, search for it amongst our Short Courses and enrol. It’s that simple!

 

Assist! Support Program

ASSIST! is the support program for children’s education & care services. We all know operating a children’s education and care service is very complicated and can be a ‘lot’ of hard work.

  • There’s a lot of paper work.
  • A lot of different government departments involved.
  • A lot of things you have to do to make sure you are complying with the law.
  • A lot of different systems.
  • A lot of things that can go wrong.
  • A lot of management to do.
  • Concerns about finances.

NSW Family Day Care Association and PEAK Training have been supporting education and care services for the last 40 years. And that is why we have established Assist! – the support program for education and care services. We have specialist experienced advisers that can help you when you need advice and support.

Think of Assist as the program that puts an expert on your team. For more information see our Assist brochure.

 

Terms & Conditions and Refund Policy

By enrolling in our short courses you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Refund Policy of NSW Family Day Care Association and PEAK Training.

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Training Calendar PDF

A handy printable version of our Training Calendar is available for your convenience.

DOWNLOAD PDF CALENDAR

 

Session Times and Time Zones

The session times contained in our Professional Development Calendar have been selected to fit with all Australian State and Territory time-zones.

Please note that session times are advertised as AET (Australian Eastern Time).

So to determine the session time for you please see following examples:
Western Australia is 2 hours behind advertised time during AEST and 3 hours behind during AEDT
Queensland is same as advertised times during AEST and 1 hour behind during AEDT

If you are unsure check here for conversion information.

Request a Workshop

Full accredited units and Refresher workshops are available to be held in your suitable local venue or in our training rooms in Summer Hill at the request of the service provider all workshops require a minimum of 10 participants.

  • Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk (CHCPRT001)
  • Participate in work health and safety (HLTWHS001)

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Fee for Service Training (Tailored PD to Services)

This type of service is requested by individual services (the Host Service) who wish to have specific topics delivered by PEAK Training (the PD Provider) to a bulk of educators at specific times –that best suit them- and from their own or designated premises. The delivery of these sessions can be done as face-to-face or as a webinar. All topics offered through our regular PD Calendar are available as Fee for Service. If you have something specific in mind, just ask our team and it could be customised to your needs. A fee different to calendared sessions apply to this type of service.

For more information and conditions of engagement, contact us on (02) 9779 9999 (press 2) or alternatively send us an email to professionalservices@nswfdc.org.au.

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