Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Provider:

Bedford College

Course Code:

CHC30121

CRICOS Code:

107017B

Qualification Level:

Certificate

Course Area:

Education Studies

Duration:

52-Week

Study Mode:

Full Time

Course Fees:

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Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Target:

International

Intake:

February, April, July, October

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Course Overview

Bedford College offers nationally recognised courses in Early Childhood Education. For almost two decades, these courses have been leading students to real employment outcomes. The qualifications offered at Bedford are taught by industry-experienced teachers who each have their own specialisation.

These specialisations broaden the learning experience for students and open their minds to new possibilities. Bedford is, indeed, respected as one of Australia’s leading providers of training in Early Childhood Education.

Course Structure

This qualification has the following 17 units of competency:

Core Units:

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

2. CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity

3. CHCECE031 Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing

4. CHCECE032 Nurture babies & toddlers

5. CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships

6. CHCECE034 Use an approved framework to guide practice

7. CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children

8. CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning

9. CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment

10. CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice

11. CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people’s cultures

12. CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care

13. CHCECE056 Work effectively in children’s education and care

14. HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

15. HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

Elective Units

1. CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

2. HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements	A minimum of an Australian High School Certificate or have graduated from high school in your country.
Minimum Age to Apply	Students must be at least 18 years if age at the time on enrollment.

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)	Bedford College requires a current minimum IELTS test score of 5.5 or equivalent.

Pathway

Certificate III+ Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Career Opportunities

Possible career opportunities include full-time employment in roles such as:

Early Childhood Educator
Childcare Assistant
Family Day Care Educator
Out of School Hours (OOSH) Assistant
Special Learning Support Officer (SLSO)
Teacher’s Aide
Tutor
Au Pair
Children’s Services Coordinator
Centre Director

Internship or Work Placements

Certificate III students have a minimum of 160 mandatory practicum placement hours. Early Childhood Education and Care students will undertake their practicum placements in a registered Child Care Centre.

Please Note: A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for undertaking practicum placement.