Certificate III In Early Childhood Education And Care
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.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools, or
kindergartens.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of 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. The total number of hours may be applied
collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
Course Structure
Core Units:
- CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
- CHCECE031 Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
- CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers
- CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
- CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
- CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children
- CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
- CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
- CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
- CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
- CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
- CHCECE056 Work effectively in children’s education and care
- CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
- HLTWHS001 Participate in work health and safety
Electives:
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Be at least 18 years of age |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Have completed the equivalent of Year 12 |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language
competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
o educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
o successful completion of an English Placement Test.
Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5 |