Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC30121
CRICOS Code:
107418G
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Education Studies
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Course Fees:
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Delivery Mode:
On Campus, Blended Delivery
Target:
International
Intake:
January, April, July, October
Course Overview
As the entry-level qualification for the Early Childhood industry, our Early Childhood Education and Care Courses provides students with a great foundation for a meaningful career path.
In this course, students learn to support children’s well-being and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Students will develop a range of skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established organisational policies and procedures.
Our focus on practical learning makes sure our graduates are job-ready. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform a role in a range of Early Childhood Education settings and have obtained the skills and knowledge to meet the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard.
Graduates will have extensive professional knowledge as well as the practical skills necessary to become an Early Childhood educator in either a centre-based service or in family daycare.
Course Structure
The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care is made up of the following 17 units of competencies, which are made up of 15 core and 2 elective units:
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
- CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments
- CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
- CHCECE031 Support children's health, safety and wellbeing
- CHCECE056 Work effectively in children's education and care
- CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
- CHCECE055 Meet legal obligations in children's education and care
- CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
- CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers
- CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
- CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and Torres/Strait Islander People's culture
- CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
- CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
- HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Academic Entry Requirements | Provide evidence of completing at least the equivalent of Australian Year 12. |
| Minimum Age to Apply | Be at least 18 years of age. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | ALG requires an English proficiency level of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent), with no individual band under 5.0. |
| English Language Requirements | A prospective student does not need to provide evidence of an English test score with their application if one of the following applies:
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Pathway
- Early Childhood Educator
Career Opportunities
The potential employment outcomes for this course are:
- Long Day Care Worker
- Family Day Care Worker
- Occasional Care Worker
- Qualified Nanny
- Early Childhood Worker
- Playgroup Supervisor
Additional outcomes include the attainment of a First Aid Certificate.
Internship or Work Placements
A 210 hour work placement will be undertaken in your last term of study. In this work placement you will be learning and practicing the skills you will be able to use in your own workplace. In order to successfully complete this component of your study, you will have to have a successful supervisor report, work place visit from a trainer and assessor and also submit a competent work placement log book.