Gowrie Removes Enrolment Fees for Cert III and Diploma Courses for December Intake

Enrolling in a Certificate III or Diploma is now more accessible, with $0 enrolment fees for our December 2026 intake.

Gowrie’s RTO is waiving enrolment fees for eligible government-funded students applying for a place in our CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

The change applies to the December 2026 intakes only, which means eligible applicants will not be charged tuition, enrolment, eLearning-resource or other course fees.

As a specialised early learning organisation, Gowrie’s RTO (ID 3900) only delivers qualifications in this field. A Certificate III is the minimum qualification required to work with children under the Education and Care Services National Regulations, so it is the starting point for anyone entering the sector.

For some students, cost can be a barrier, and so by waiving the enrolment fees, Executive Manager Adult Learning Glyn Williams hopes this encourages more students to begin their studies now. “We also recently relaunched the Diploma as a blended course of fortnightly trainer-led classes and online self-paced learning, making it more accessible to educators who are already working full time.”

Both qualifications include placement. Certificate III learners complete at least 180 hours, and Gowrie offers to organise placement, with regular visits from a Gowrie trainer to support learners as they practise new skills. Applicants also need a Working with Children Check and must meet the Language, Literacy and Numeracy standards for their course.

The Diploma combines flexible online and workplace-based learning for eligible applicants. Entry requirements, funding eligibility, a pre-training review and place availability apply to both courses.

Applications for the December 2026 intake are open. Read more about each course on our website, or email training@gowrievictoria.org.au to check your eligibility.

Read more: Gowrie Relaunches Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care as a Blended Program