A Smarter Way to Study: The Integrated Learning Model

Most training providers deliver courses one unit at a time, with lots of repetition and dozens of separate assessments. ITAC takes a smarter approach. We combine related skills into a smaller number of practical, workplace-based topics. You still learn all the required skills and knowledge—often more—but in a way that’s faster, easier to follow, and better prepares you for real work.

Why It Matters

Why Traditional Training Wastes Time

Most training organisations follow the old method: they teach one unit at a time. Each unit has its own separate assessment, even if the content is very similar or identical. This leads to:

For example, some courses have 15 to 32 separate units. If each one takes 4 to 6 weeks, that’s 1 to 2 years of study—even longer if you need a break or fall behind. And much of that time is spent doing tasks you've already mastered.

How ITAC Solves It

ITAC’s integrated model fixes this problem. Instead of working through one unit at a time, we combine related content into a smaller number of topics that match how jobs actually work.

The Result

ITAC’s unique integrated approach means:

Even though you do fewer tasks, nothing is left out. You still meet all national requirements and often cover more than in traditional delivery—just in a smarter, more efficient way.

Time Savings Across All Courses

Course	ITAC’s Integrated Approach	Traditional Approach
CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support	3 modules 4–6 months	15 units 12–18 months
CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support	4 modules 4–6 months	17 units 18 months
Education Support Combo (CHC30221 + CHC40221)	4 modules 4–6 months	32 units 24 months
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood education and Care	3 modules 4–6 months	17 units 12-18 months
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care	4 topics + placement 6 months	15 units 12-18 months
ECEC Combo (CHC30121 + CHC50121)	4 topics + placement 9 months	32 units 24–36 months

A Real Example: Repeating the Same Thing 10+ Times

Take the concept of confidentiality. In a typical course like Education Support, students are asked to show they understand confidentiality in nearly every unit—often using the exact same wording.

In traditional delivery, this means completing separate assessments to prove the same thing over and over again. Students might write a short answer response, case study or reflection ten or more times on the same topic just to meet unit-level requirements.

This isn’t unique to confidentiality. It’s a common issue across most qualifications, including Early Childhood and Education Support, and affects many core areas:

ITAC’s model fixes this. These overlapping skills are assessed once or twice—within real-world tasks that reflect how they’re actually used in the job.

Below is a real example from CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support, showing how confidentiality appears across the core units:

Unit Code	Example Requirement Related to Confidentiality
CHCEDS033	Legislation impacting workers: confidentiality and privacy
CHCEDS034	Policies and procedures: maintaining confidentiality of student records
CHCEDS035	Importance of confidentiality in relation to child information
CHCEDS036	Follow confidentiality procedures when handling student records
CHCEDS037	Maintain student confidentiality at all times
CHCEDS057	Legal and ethical requirements: confidentiality and privacy
CHCEDS059	Maintain confidentiality of student health information
CHCEDS060	Legislation: confidentiality and privacy
CHCEDS061	Legislation: confidentiality and privacy
CHCPRT001	(Implicit) Confidentiality in relation to child protection reporting
CHCDIV001	(Indirect) Respecting privacy and rights of others

This repetition is typical across many skills and knowledge areas. Our integrated model removes the duplication while keeping full compliance—ensuring students meet every requirement without wasting time.

Finish Sooner. Earn Sooner.

ITAC’s integrated model can reduce your study time by 12–18 months compared to traditional courses. That means starting work much earlier—and earning a full salary while others are still studying.

What does that mean financially?

You also save on childcare, transport, and other study-related costs. And because you start working sooner, you gain earlier access to job promotions, experience, and long-term career opportunities.

Smarter. Faster. Better.

ITAC’s integrated model isn’t just more efficient—it’s more effective. You’ll finish sooner, with fewer assessments, stronger skills, and real-world confidence from day one. It’s a smarter way to study, and a better way to build your future.

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