Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Course code: CHC30121 | CRICOS code: 114723F

Course Description:

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.

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CHC30121

52 weeks

20 hrs/week

On-campus delivery

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Admission Requirement

Must be 18 years or older at course commencement.

Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.

Provide English Language skills either by:
Evidence of English tests e.g. IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
Minimum of two (2) years study at an AQF level 4 or higher completed in Australia
Senior secondary certificate of Education completed in Australia

Other requirements: A pre-enrolment assessment will be conducted to determine your current competency, LLN Skills, and/or vocational experience.

Career Pathways

Early Childhood educator work in long day cate centers, family day care, pre-school or kindergartens.

After achieving this qualification you may wish to undertake range of other related community service qualifications, such as the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Course Assessment

The trainer/assessor will employ a range of assessment tools to gather sufficient and quality evidence about student performance in order to make the assessment decision based on the qualification training and assessment strategy. Assessment evidence may include but is not limited to:

Group and individual submissions
Observation
Role-play
Project Work
Case study
Presentation
Reflective journal
Written tests
Oral tests
Knowledge tests

Course Structure:

A total of 17 Units (15 Core and 2 electives) must be completed successfully to achieve the qualification CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Unit Code	Unit Name	Unit Type
CHCECE030	Support inclusion and diversity	Core
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety	Core
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk	Core
CHCECE037	Support children to connect with the natural environment	Core
CHCECE032	Nurture babies and toddlers	Core
CHCECE056	Work effectively in children's education and care	Core
CHCECE054	Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures	Core
CHCECE033	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children	Core
CHCECE035	Support the holistic learning and development of children	Core
CHCECE055	Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care	Core
CHCECE038	Observe children to inform practice	Core
CHCECE036	Provide experiences to support children's play and learning	Core
CHCECE031	Support children's health, safety and wellbeing	Core
CHCECE034	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice	Core
HLTAID012	Provide First Aid in an education and care setting	Core
BSBSUS411	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices	Elective
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	Elective

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care