Program Overview

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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.

Career Outcomes

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

Fees

• Application: $250.00
• Tuition: $8,800.00
• Resource: $450.00
• Total course amount: $9,500.00
• Commitment*: $500.00

Payment Terms & Conditions

• The Application fee must be paid in full prior to the issuance of a COE.
• The Commitment fee must be paid in full by students taking this course individually.
• The Commitment fee will be adjusted/credited back to the student’s final term’s instalment of the course. See our Refund Policy for Terms & Conditions.
• The Resource fee must be paid in full prior to the issuance of a COE.
• The Tuition fee for First Term / Term 1 must be paid in full prior to the issuance of a COE. From Term 2 onwards, the remaining balance must be paid in equal termly instalments or as per the letter of offer.
• All fees advertised are in Australian Dollars (AUD).

Duration

• Total Duration: 52 weeks (40 academic weeks + 12 weeks of study breaks)
• Scheduled Classes: 2 days per week (mandatory)
• Academic Support: 1 day per week (Fridays)
• Academic Contact Hours: 20 hours per week

Entry Requirements

• Year 10 or equivalent
• Achieve at least a score of IELTS 6.0, PTE 50, TOEFL 64, CEA 169, or OET B overall test result.

Course Packaging Rule

Core Units

1. CHCECE030 - Support inclusion and diversity
2. CHCECE031 - Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
3. CHCECE032 - Nurture babies and toddlers
4. CHCECE033 - Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
5. CHCECE034 - Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
6. CHCECE035 - Support the holistic learning and development of children
7. CHCECE036 - Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
8. CHCECE037 - Support children to connect with the natural environment
9. CHCECE038 - Observe children to inform practice
10. CHCECE054 - Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
11. CHCECE055 - Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
12. CHCECE056 - Work effectively in children’s education and care
13. CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
14. HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
15. HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective Units

1. BSBSTR401 - Promote innovation in team environments
2. CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people

Academic Weeks and Course Study Breaks

• Academic weeks: 40 weeks
• Course study breaks: 12 weeks
• Total course duration for 17 units of competency: 52 weeks