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CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

  • Certificate

With this qualification, students can develop foundational skills for a career as an educator in early childhood settings. The program includes learning workplace skills, legal and ethical requirements, and providing nurturing environments for children. A work placement is included to apply learned skills.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
12 - 12 semesters full-time
Course Code
BGY3, 110936C
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$13,752 per year / $13,752 total

About this course

Why choose this course?

With this qualification you can develop the foundation skills for a successful career in the role of an educator in an early childhood setting.

In this program you will learn how to use a range of skills and techniques in the workplace, including using discretion and judgement within the context of established policies and procedures. Upon graduation you will have the skills to work independently or under the guidance of others, and may find employment in centre-based care, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.

During this course you will gain the abilities to interact and establish nurturing relationships with young children, work within the legal and ethical requirements, and ensure children's health and safety is prioritised. In addition, you will learn how to provide activities, opportunities and environments that support the development, learning and wellbeing of children from a range of backgrounds and cultures.

As part of this qualification you will undertake work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.

Entry requirements

An IELTS score (Academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 6.0 or equivalent.

Completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 10.

This course requires immunisations and/or proof of vaccination status before attending mandatory work placement. Costs and vaccine requirements may vary depending on your placement centre and/or doctor's fee schedule. Please follow instructions/advice provided to you during enrolment/orientation. You will not be able to complete your course if these requirements are not met.

Study locations

Albany

Bunbury

Broome

Geraldton

Kalgoorlie

Leederville

Thornlie

What you will learn

Why choose this course?

With this qualification you can develop the foundation skills for a successful career in the role of an educator in an early childhood setting.

In this program you will learn how to use a range of skills and techniques in the workplace, including using discretion and judgement within the context of established policies and procedures. Upon graduation you will have the skills to work independently or under the guidance of others, and may find employment in centre-based care, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.

During this course you will gain the abilities to interact and establish nurturing relationships with young children, work within the legal and ethical requirements, and ensure children's health and safety is prioritised. In addition, you will learn how to provide activities, opportunities and environments that support the development, learning and wellbeing of children from a range of backgrounds and cultures.

As part of this qualification you will undertake work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.

Career pathways

Career opportunities

  • Child Care Supervisor
  • Playgroup Leader

Course structure

Course units

To achieve this qualification, you must demonstrate competency in 17 units comprising:

  • 15 core units; and
  • two electives.

There are common electives available at all campuses while other electives are campus-specific.

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

Credit for prior study or work

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

How to apply

Apply to study at TAFE in six steps :

  1. find a course;
  2. check entry requirements;
  3. submit an application;
  4. accept your offer and pay;
  5. apply for your student visa; and
  6. receive your visa and come to Australia for your studies.

View our TAFE application process page for detailed advice