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Take the Next Step in Your Early Childhood Career

Now delivering CHC50125 Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Advance into leadership roles with the CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. This nationally recognised qualification prepares you to manage teams, support children’s learning and wellbeing, and take on more responsibility across long day care, OSHC, family day care and preschool settings.

Career pathways include:

• Centre Director or Manager
• Educational Leader
• Coordinator across various services
• Pathway to university study

Course Snapshot

• Next intake: Wednesday 12 November
• Delivery: Virtual – Join online from anywhere, 4.00pm-8.00pm every fortnight
• Duration: 18 months part-time with 280 hours of work placement (can be completed in your current role)
• Course Fee: $670 (subsidised - Visit www.skills.sa.gov.au for Participant Eligibility Criteria) or $4,600 (non-subsidised, flexible payment options)
• Entry requirements: Current DHS (Department of Human Services) Working with children check – visit www.hitsa.com.au for full details

At HITsa, we offer flexible learning, a supportive environment, and block delivery for the most effective study experience.

Basic Skills for Retail

HITsa offers a number of introductory skills courses such as Basic Skills for Retail. During the Basic Skills for Retail course students will study units including Engage the customer, Work effectively in a service environment, Communicate in the workplace to support team and customer outcomes, Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal, Sell to the retail customer and Produce visual merchandise displays.

The unit ‘Produce visual merchandise displays’ is a very hands-on experience for the students and allows those with a creative flair to put their skills to the test. They are required to set up three different displays, including a festive one. Below are some pictures of the visual merchandise displays that were created by our recent class. Scott the trainer (who was happy to be the model for the festive display) encouraged the students to be creative while also creating some professional looking displays using items found around the Salisbury site.

Hands-on short courses at HITsa

A big shout-out to the students who recently completed Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control at our Salisbury site!

This nationally recognised unit was delivered as part of ongoing training in the Certificate III in Individual Support and the Preparing to Work in Community Services and Health Skill Set - two great pathways into care and support roles.

Students got hands-on with real-world infection control procedures, from proper hand hygiene and PPE use to preventing the spread of infection - all essential skills in health and community settings.

For those who are considering a career in care, the Preparing to Work in Community Services and Health Skill Set is a great way to get started. It covers core areas like communication, diversity, safe work practices and infection control  - and can open doors to further study or entry-level work.

Our Mount Gambier Hospitality Students Train at Acclaimed Local Restaurant

Hospitality trainer Kirby recently gave students a hands-on experience at his award-winning restaurant, Elementary by Soul.

Students explored key aspects of front-of-house operations — including POS systems, guest greetings, and delivering customer service excellence. They also completed an introductory espresso course, learning to prepare and serve quality coffee.

Kirby’s real-world training approach equips students with the confidence and skills for a successful hospitality career.

Expressions of interest are open for hospitality training. Contact us today to learn more or request a quote at [email protected].

Dot’s Placement Update

Just a few weeks ago, Dot was eagerly counting down the days until placement began. Now, she’s fully immersed in Early Childhood Education and thriving in the experience!

When asked what she enjoys most about placement, Dot shared:

“Something I really like and am enjoying about placement is building relationships with the children and watching them reach their developmental milestones as they grow and develop.”

It hasn’t all been what she expected though—Dot admits there’s a lot more paperwork than she first thought! But with the support of the educators at her centre, she’s found a wealth of knowledge and guidance to help her grow in confidence and skills.

From the classroom to the playground, Dot is embracing every opportunity to put her learning into practice. We can’t wait to see how her journey continues as she shapes her future as an Early Childhood Educator. 

HITsa Wellbeing Tools

At HITSA, we’re dedicated to supporting your personal and professional success. Our Wellbeing Tools are designed to help you stay balanced, focused, and connected. Here’s a quick look at what you can try:

Self-Care Tips

• Physical: Stay active, hydrated, eat well, and prioritise sleep.
• Mental: Manage stress with Box Breathing and reflect on emotions.
• Social: Engage in conversations or group activities.
• Work-Life Balance: Focus in short bursts, take breaks, and plan your day with clear boundaries.

Mindfulness Practical Tools

• Box Breathing: Breathe in, hold, exhale, and hold for 4 seconds each; repeat 3–5 times.
• 5-Minute Focus: Focus on one task for 5 minutes, take a short break, and repeat if needed.
• Name Your Feeling: Pause, identify your emotion, and accept it without judgment.
• Daily Check-In: Reflect on your day with gratitude and set one improvement goal.

Key Themes: Breathe, focus, feel, and reflect for calm and clarity.

Remember: Small mindful moments can lead to big changes.

Contact the Wellbeing Team:
📞 08 8375 2841 | 📱 0472 743 478 | 📧 [email protected]

With the release of the new RTO Standards in July 2025, HITsa has been embracing fresh opportunities to strengthen the way we work and deliver training.

Behind the scenes, our team has been working hard to not only meet but exceed expectations in key areas of focus:

1. Feedback – listening to the voices of our students, employers and community to guide positive change.
2. Industry Consultation – keeping strong connections with industry to ensure our training stays relevant and impactful.
3. Continuous Improvement – embedding a culture where innovation and quality go hand in hand.

We’re excited to welcome our new Continuous Improvement Manager, who is leading the way in keeping us on track and ensuring our standards remain high. Together, we are developing and sharing new policies, bringing fresh ideas to life, and embracing technology to make learning more engaging and accessible.

At HITsa, the changes are more than compliance — they’re about creating a better experience for our learners, industry partners and staff.