Certificate III In Early Childhood Education And Care

Provider:

Australian College of the Professions (ACP)

Course Code:

CHC30121

CRICOS Code:

108495H

Qualification Level:

Certificate

Course Area:

Education Studies

Duration:

52-Week

Study Mode:

Full Time

Location:

Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia

Course Fees:

AUD 12,000 Per Course

Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Target:

International

Intake:

Semesterly

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Course Overview

This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. They support children’s wellbeing and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under the guidance of others, though in some contexts that guidance may not be on-site.

Course Structure

To obtain this qualification, students must complete 17 units (15 core units and 2 electives).

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements	Have completed at least the equivalent of Year 12.
Minimum Age to Apply	Be at least 18 years and above.

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)	Have an IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent (test results must not be more than 2 years old).
English Language Requirements	English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following: Have been educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country. Are a citizen and passport holders of UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland. Have successfully completed the senior secondary certificate of education or study at Certificate IV level or higher in Australia within two years of applying for a student visa. Foreign affairs or defence sponsored students.

Language Requirement

IELTS Score (Minimum)

Have an IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent (test results must not be more than 2 years old).

English Language Requirements

English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:

Have been educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country.
Are a citizen and passport holders of UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland.
Have successfully completed the senior secondary certificate of education or study at Certificate IV level or higher in Australia within two years of applying for a student visa.
Foreign affairs or defence sponsored students.

Career Opportunities

Employment outcomes resulting from the completion of this course may include the following roles:

Child Care Worker

Internship or Work Placements

To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of at least 160 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.