Program Overview

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Course Overview

Get a head start on your career in early childhood education and care with this entry-level course. This qualification is the minimum requirement for early childhood settings in Australia and will set you up with the foundation skills to get ahead.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the Early Childhood Education and Care industry is experiencing very strong growth. Qualified candidates are in high demand in this very large sector with around 184,000 job openings expected over the next five years.

This course covers a number of core skills, including how to plan, implement and evaluate educational early childhood programs, support healthy meal times for children and foster individual development. You will also learn how to work within legal and industry requirements. Our highly-experienced team of industry professionals will provide you with one-on-one guidance to give you the foundations you need to enter the sector.

Successful completion of this course will allow you to confidently seek employment in a range of entry-level early childhood education and care roles, and equip you to complete further studies in the field.

What Can I Do?

• Family Day Care Provider
• Early Childhood Education and Care Assistant
• Early Childhood Education and Care Worker

Course Outcome:

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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 workplace health and safety

Elective Units

• CHCDIV001: Work with diverse people
• HLTFSE001: Follow basic food safety practices

Ways to Study

• On campus
• Online
• TAFE at School
• Apprenticeships or traineeships
• International

Study Locations

• Greater Brisbane
• Gold Coast
• Sunshine Coast
• Darling Downs and South West
• Wide Bay Burnett
• North Queensland

Campus Locations

• Ipswich
• Springfield
• Loganlea
• South Bank
• Caboolture
• Yarrabilba
• Southport
• Robina
• Nambour
• Mooloolaba
• Roma
• Warwick
• Toowoomba
• Dalby
• Chinchilla
• Charleville
• Kingaroy
• Bundaberg
• Gympie
• Hervey Bay
• Cloncurry
• Mount Isa
• Cairns
• Innisfail
• Burdekin
• Whitsundays - Cannonvale
• Ingham
• Townsville - Pimlico

Payment Options

• Payment plan
• Upfront payment
• International student payment

Entry Requirements

• No formal entry requirements
• Selection criteria:
  • Domestic Students: Existing worker pathway or traineeship pathway
  • International Students: English language proficiency, academic requirements, and age requirements

Resources Required

• Reliable internet connection
• Computer with up-to-date software
• Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader

Placement

• 160 hours of vocational placement required
• Blue Card (Working with Children check) required
• Vaccination requirements may apply

Assessment Methods

• Skill and knowledge assessments
• Observation
• Written assessment
• Questioning
• Portfolios
• Work samples
• Third-party feedback
• Recognition of prior learning

University Pathways

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
• Progress your career in Early Childhood Education and Care with this advanced qualification and gain the specialised skills and knowledge needed to work as an early childhood educator or service supervisor.

Careers

• Early Childhood Educator
• Early Childhood Service Supervisor

Course Disclaimer

• All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice.
• Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers.
• Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.