Course Description

CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

(This is a nationally recognised qualification)

This course prepares you to be an educator educator in early childhood education and care. You will learn skills and knowledge to support children’s wellbeing, and development.

Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.

You must also complete a total of at least 160 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia.

Entry Requirements

  • You must be at least 18 years of age.
  • You must have the required level of competency in English (you may be asked to take a Language, Literacy and Numeracy and Digital Skills assessment to ensure you have the skills to succeed in the course).
  • You must complete National Child Safety Training prior to undertaking work placement.

You must hold or attain the following nationally recognised units of competency:

  • CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk.
  • HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting.
Duration

9-12 Months

How it works

100% Online

Modules

17 Modules

Exams

No Exams Ever

Start date

Start Immediately

Price

Starting From $66.35 pw*

Key Skills

Learn how to:

  • Work in early childhood settings.
  • Support children’s learning and development.
  • Promote safety and wellbeing of young children.

Key Units

15 Core, 2 Elective

  • 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 people’s 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 workplace health and safety
  • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  • CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Career/Study Pathways

  • Early Childhood Educator.
  • Preschool Educator.
  • Family Day Care Educator.
  • Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Payment Plans

Full Support

$66.35 per week

*Via Stripe, we offer a broad range of payment options with fortnightly or monthly instalments.

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