CHC30121- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care
Duration
Upto 12 Months
Level
Certificate
Delivery Method
Self-Paced Learning
Placement
160 Hours
Course Fee
$2000
Course Description
This qualification prepares individuals to become educators in early childhood education and care settings regulated under Australian standards. Graduates will be equipped to support children’s wellbeing, learning, and development in alignment with an approved learning framework.
Educators develop and apply a broad range of skills and knowledge, exercising sound judgment and discretion within established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under supervision, which may not always be on-site.
Career opportunities include working in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools, or kindergartens.
To successfully complete this qualification, learners must undertake a minimum of 160 hours of practical work placement in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia, as outlined in the assessment requirements of the relevant units of competency. These hours can be accumulated across various units.
At the time of publication, there are no specific occupational licensing, certification, or legislative requirements attached to this qualification.
For further regulatory information, including approved qualifications under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011), please visit the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA): www.acecqa.gov.au
More details are available at:
https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC30121
Course Requirements
• For Packaged courses, the student cannot progress to the higher qualification unless the student has (successfully) completed the lower qualification.
• Be at least 18 years of age to get enrolled in any course
Assessments Methods
Assessments may include short written knowledge tests, discussions and oral communication demonstrations, case study exercises, written reports, web based research and reports, final projects and final written exams. To perform at your best, you will probably need to work on the assessments outside of class time.
Career Opportunities
Core Units
| No | Type | Code | Name |
| 1 | Core | CHCECE030 | Support inclusion and diversity |
| 2 | Core | CHCECE031 | Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing |
| 3 | Core | CHCECE032 | Nurture babies and toddlers |
| 4 | Core | CHCECE033 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| 5 | Core | CHCECE034 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| 6 | Core | CHCECE035 | Support the holistic learning and development of children |
| 7 | Core | CHCECE036 | Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning |
| 8 | Core | CHCECE037 | Support children to connect with the natural environment |
| 9 | Core | CHCECE038 | Observe children to inform practice |
| 10 | Core | CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures |
| 11 | Core | CHCECE055 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care |
| 12 | Core | CHCECE056 | Work effectively in children’s education and care |
| 13 | Core | CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| 14 | Core | HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting |
| 15 | Core | HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective Units
| No | Type | Code | Name |
| 1 | Elective | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| 2 | Elective | CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
BANK PAYMENT
Please ensure that each transaction includes the student’s first & last name. Failure to provide this information may result in difficulties tracking the payment, potentially causing delays in the enrolment process.
Payment Method: Bank Transfer
Account Name: High Skilled Training
BSB: 033-121
Account Number: 676868