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West Australian Institute of Further Studies

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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The environment that a child grows up in can influence the person that they become. In our Certificate III in Early Childhood Education, we aim to teach our students the necessary skills needed to provide a nurturing and safe environment for children.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
52 weeks full-time
Course Code
CHC30121
Intake Months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Domestic Fees
$4,875 per year / $4,875 total
International Fees
$9,750 per year / $9,750 total

About this course

The environment that a child grows up in can influence the person that they become. In our Certificate III in Early Childhood Education, we aim to teach our students the necessary skills needed to provide a nurturing and safe environment for children. This course will prepare you with the essential knowledge needed to ensure the health and safety of children, develop cultural competence, create and strengthen positive relationships with children, as well as being able to foster the holistic development and wellbeing of a child in early childhood.

WAIFS has also partnered with childcare centres in and around Perth to ensure that throughout our students study, they are able to put theory to practice by being immersed in a real life working environment.

*Please note all WAIFS courses are also offered via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

This course will be delivered and assessed via classroom delivery, simulated environments, work-based training, portfolios, presentations, knowledge questions, and written assessments.

Entry requirements

WAIFS' Entry Requirements:

Please click

here
for Academic and English entry requirements.

Australian Immigration Requirements for International Students:

International Students should note that Australian Immigration may have different entrance requirements. Up to date information can be found

here
. Students should always be aware of these requirements before applying for a student visa.

Compulsory work-based training (WBT) forms part of this course. Students of this course should be physically able to undertake the requirements of WBT. Please refer to the unit details for specific requirements. As a minimum a student should be able to stand, move around and lift objects which may be heavy following work, health and safety practices.

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

After achieving a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, you may undertake our

. You may also be able to receive exemptions from some subjects based on this qualification.

For more detailed information about this course, please contact admissions@waifs.wa.edu.au.

Course structure

Total Number of Units: 17

15 core units + 2 elective units

Core Units
Unit Code
Unit Name

Support inclusion and diversity

Support children's health, safety and wellbeing

Nurture babies and toddlers

Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

Support the holistic learning and development of children

Provide experiences to support children's play and learning

Support children to connect with the natural environment

Observe children to inform practice

Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures

Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care

Work effectively in children's education and care

Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective Units
Unit Code
Unit Name

Work with diverse people

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

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