CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Course 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.

Early childhood educators work in long daycare centres, family daycare, pre-schools, or Kindergartens.

Course Details

Course Code

Duration

Available Mode(s)
  • - Accredited Courses
  • - On Campus
  • - External
Cost

Entry Requirements

  • This program has an entry requirement of year 9 Reading, Writing and comprehension level and/or (ACSF Level 2)
  • Access to the internet and basic computer skills for online learning and assessment activities & submission.
  • Eligible to obtain a Blue Card (working with children check)

Qualification Pathways

After successful completion of this qualification, you may undertake:

  • CHC40113 – Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care
  • CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Employment Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the CHC30121 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, you will be able to pursue job opportunities such as:

  • Nanny
  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Family Day Care Educator
  • Outside School Hours Educator

Target Groups

  • People looking at starting a career with the Early Childhood Education Industry
  • Current workers who either are wishing to have their current skills and knowledge recognised and/or looking to upgrade to the current industry qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Recognition of Current Competency (RCC)

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. Getting recognition for the skills you’ve gained from the workplace or previous learning means less study time for you, and getting the paper to prove you’re qualified a whole lot sooner. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

Training Delivery

Blended ( Classroom + Online + Vocational Placement)

This qualification has been structured for a ‘blended’ delivery, consisting of 14hrs per/week face-to-face classroom sessions (generally 2 days per/week) + Online & home study + 160 hrs vocational placement.

Classroom Delivery

Two days per week attending our campus to learn face-to-face in one of our learning spaces and simulated environments.

Assessment Methods

All Lead Institute’s programs consist of both ‘Formative and Summative assessment, this is to help confirm the student is gaining the required skills and knowledge to meet the training package requirements.

  • Formative Assessment – This assessment is completed throughout the ‘Learning Journey’
  • Summative Assessment – This assessment is done at the end of the learning journey to confirm the required skills and knowledge have been met.

Duration

Lead Institute has developed this qualification to be delivered over a 24 month period.

Vocational Placement

To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a minimum of 160 hours of supervised work placement in a regulated child care service, where access to children of varying ages between the years of 0-6 is available.

The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.

Course Fees

Number of Units: x17

Cost: $155.00 per unit + $100.00 non-refundable enrolment fee

Total Cost: $2,735

Students are provided with the following:

  • On successful completion – Qualification and Unit results
  • On partial completion – A Statement of Attainment for unit/s completed

Units of Competency

A total of 17 units of competency are required to complete this qualification; fifteen (15) Core + two (2) Elective units:

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 work health and safety
Elective Units
HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Units of Competency

A total of 17 units of competency are required to complete this qualification; fifteen (15) Core + two (2) Elective units:

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 work health and safety
Elective Units
HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Enrolment Requirements

  • Completion of at least Year 10 from an Australian secondary school or overseas equivalent
  • Successful completion of a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment
  • Blue Card - Working With Children Check

Payment Terms & Options