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Detecting Fast-Tracked Early Childhood Qualifications in Interviews

When unraveling whether a candidate has shortcut their Early Childhood Education (ECE) training, structured interviews and targeted questions can expose gaps in real-world competence. Fast-track or “vacation” pathways have raised alarm after thousands of candidates completed diplomas and graduate qualifications in months—sometimes with no genuine workplace experience and questionable oversight.

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Southern Cross University on the Defensive: Crisis Claims Shake Early…

In July 2025, ABC’s 7.30 program aired explosive allegations that Southern Cross University’s 10-month Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education had become a “”crisis”—recruiting thousands of students, cutting corners on placements, and risking child safety. The university’s swift response highlights both the scale of workforce pressures and the urgent need...

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