Certificate III In Early Childhood Education and Care

Provider:

Job Training Institute

Course Code:

CHC30121

CRICOS Code:

109012B

Qualification Level:

Certificate

Course Area:

Education Studies

Duration:

52-Week

Study Mode:

Full Time

Location:

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Course Fees:

AUD 30,000 Per Course

Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Target:

International

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Course Overview

This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They support the implementation of an approved learning framework and support children’s wellbeing, learning and development. Depending on the setting, educators may work under direct supervision or autonomously.

Course Structure

Completion of Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care requires the satisfactory completion of 18 Units of Study: made up of 15 core and 3 elective units.

Core Units:

1. CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically

2. CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence

3. CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children

4. CHCECE003 Provide care for children

5. CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks

6. CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers

7. CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

8. CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

9. CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood

10. CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning

11. CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice

12. CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

13. HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

14. HLTWHS001 Participate in work health and safety

15. CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

Elective Units:

1. CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people

2. CHCECE012 Support children to connect with their world

3. CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

*Child Care training also goes well with the following Short Courses:

• 22300VIC Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis

• 22282VIC Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements	To enrol in this course,applicants should submit: • Completed and signed ‘Application for Enrolment Form’; • Certified transcripts of academic records including last two years of schooling; • Certified evidence of completing year 12. • Certified evidence of date of birth; • Letter(s) of recommendation from teacher(s) (if available); • Certified copy of passport details; • Unique Student Identifier (USI)- application for USI is done at the time of enrolment into the course. • Certified evidence English language proficiency Prior to admission, students are required to undertake a pre-training review which is used to determine the student’s level of language, literacy and numeracy as well as student’s suitability for the specific qualification as required to complete the course and whether the student requires additional support.
Academic Entry Requirements	Specific academic requirements To enter this course, the applicant should successfully meet any one of the following academic requirements: • Satisfactorily completed year 11 or 12 or equivalent level of studies with at least 65% average grade results or Without formal qualifications but who can provide evidence of work experience of at least one year in the early childhood sector with relevant skills and knowledge. No applicant will be refused entry based on gender, age (except for the case of students under the age of 18 years), marital status, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic background or religious beliefs. Job Training Institute is an equal opportunity employer and training organisation, and actively implements non- discriminatory policies in all its operations.

Admission Requirements

Academic Entry Requirements

To enrol in this course,applicants should submit:

• Completed and signed ‘Application for Enrolment Form’;

• Certified transcripts of academic records including last two years of schooling;

• Certified evidence of completing year 12.

• Certified evidence of date of birth;

• Letter(s) of recommendation from teacher(s) (if available);

• Certified copy of passport details;

• Unique Student Identifier (USI)- application for USI is done at the time of enrolment into the course.

• Certified evidence English language proficiency

Prior to admission, students are required to undertake a pre-training review which is used to determine the student’s level of language, literacy and numeracy as well as student’s suitability for the specific qualification as required to complete the course and whether the student requires additional support.

Academic Entry Requirements

Specific academic requirements

To enter this course, the applicant should successfully meet any one of the following academic requirements:

• Satisfactorily completed year 11 or 12 or equivalent level of studies with at least 65% average grade results or

Without formal qualifications but who can provide evidence of work experience of at least one year in the early childhood sector with relevant skills and knowledge.

No applicant will be refused entry based on gender, age (except for the case of students under the age of 18 years), marital status, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic background or religious beliefs. Job Training Institute is an equal opportunity employer and training organisation, and actively implements non- discriminatory policies in all its operations.

Career Opportunities

Possible Job Positions

• Educator

• Child Care Worker

• Family Day Care Worker

• Out of School Hours Care Worker

• Nanny

Internship or Work Placements

Work placement is not optional; this childcare course includes a minimum of 120 hours for practical placement.

We understand the Children Services industry and will assist you in finding Work Placement. JTI Work placement Coordinator, JTI Trainers and the student will work collaboratively in securing a work placement.

Once you are marked satisfactory in the required units, you apply for work placement by completing an online or manual work placement form at any of our campuses or on JTI website. You indicate your availability and the preferred location.

We endeavour to place you in a child care facility of your choice, however we cannot guarantee this as availability of the facility is a factor.

Once you submit your form, all parties will work towards securing a place for you.

Remember, children’s services facilities prefer students who are both flexible and reliable.

On average, it takes approximately 3 weeks to secure work placement in a child care facility

To attain your certificate, you must complete both theory assessments and Work Placement.

Requirements for Work Placement

Students must have the following before they can apply for work placement, if they are not already working in the industry:

• Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID004)

• Current Working with Children's Check

• Current Police Check (less than 12 months old-apply for a police check at any JTI campus)

• Completed Satisfactorily 4 units (Trainer to assess the student’s readiness for placement) &Zero balance on course fees.