Completing A Traineeship At 17

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Completing A Traineeship At 17

Post by mel98 » Sun Jun 28, 2015 5:50 pm

Hi everyone, I turn 17 in a few days I really want this traineeship at a local childcare centre but I am scared my age will turn me down. Could I still be employed even though I am under 18 years of age?

Mel =)
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Re: Completing A Traineeship At 17

Post by Lorina » Mon Jun 29, 2015 5:58 am

Hi Mel,

I started my cert 3 traineeship at 17. I was working part time until I finished year 12 then moved into a full time position. The good news is YES! you can be employed under 18 years of age. In the National Regulations it states:
Educators who are under 18 to be supervised - The approved provider of a centre-based service must ensure that any educator at the service who is under 18 years of age:
(a) does not work alone at the service; and
(b) is adequately supervised at all times by an educator who has attained the age of 18 years.


So, go to the interview and see what happens! i got my fingers crossed for you!

Good Luck!

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Re: Completing A Traineeship At 17

Post by Lorina » Mon Jun 29, 2015 6:00 am

Also, Happy (advanced) Birthday Wishes!! :party: I have great memories of my 17th year! :lol:

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Re: Completing A Traineeship At 17

Post by mel98 » Tue Jun 30, 2015 11:31 am

Thankyou so much!! :D
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