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St Nicholas Pathways

About St Nicholas Pathways

St Nicholas Pathways exists to excite, engage and support those in the community who wish to explore a career in early childhood education and care through a range of programs and study options.

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Our programs

Early Childhood Immersion

Secondary students can apply to participate in our Early Childhood Immersion program, which has been designed to provide secondary students with an introduction to the early childhood education and care profession.

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Early Childhood School-Based Traineeships (SBAT)

Students who participate in our SBAT program undertake a CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care while completing their HSC.

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Early Childhood CONNEX

The CONNEX program sees Macquarie Community College, in partnership with St Nicholas Pathways, deliver a blended program of onsite (face-to-face), online and workplace-based training that leads to a nationally accredited entry-level qualification (CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care*).

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Testimonials

‘The trainers are so supportive and knowledgeable. I know I can approach them for whatever I need and they’ll always do their best to help me.’

Georgia Pathways Student

‘St Nicholas Pathways has enabled me to fast-track my dream of becoming an educator.’

Kayla Pathways Student

‘The Immersion program has been amazing to be able to get a taste of what it’s like to work in early childhood. I now know this is the career path for me.’

Steph Pathways Student