CHC30121
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Qualification Status: Current • Units • Career Outcomes
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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. Educators at this level are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations. You will use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations.
As an early childhood educator, you can work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
To achieve this qualification, you must complete a total of at least 160 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
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CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
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Consisting of: Upfront Deposit Fee $160
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Ongoing instalments 40 Weekly Payments $40
Total Payments: 41 Total Course Fee: $1800
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Quick Course Details
Course Code: CHC30121
Course Title: Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Course Duration: 12 Months Self-Paced (additional 6 month extension available, fees and conditions apply)
Nationally Recognised: Yes! – View on YourCareer website
Course Structure: This course is made up of 17 units in total, including 15 core units and 2 elective units
Course Delivery: Online. To achieve this qualification, the learner must complete a minimum of 160 hours of work placement with a suitable regulated children’s education and care service in Australia.
Awarded By: Australian College of Community Services and Care (RTO ID 45361)
Qualification Status: Current
Total Upfront Cost $1299
Payment Plan $1800 (weekly payments of $40)
Entry Requirements:
- Minimum age 18
- Provide a valid USI
- Be eligible to study in Australia with the Australian College of Community Services and Care
- Hold the required criminal and working with children checks (if applicable)
- Be able to arrange a suitable work placement that meets all requirements outlined in the work placement resource checklist. Click here to preview the checklist.
- Confirm that they have access to a suitable work place to complete the required work placement hours prior to being accepted for enrolment. Click here to preview terms and conditions
- must meet one (1) of the following requirements:
- Australian Citizenship
- Australian Permanent Resident
- Must hold a visa that allows domestic study (non-CRICOS)
Resource Requirements:
- A computer with reliable internet access and a web browser
- A device to record video
- A calculator
- Digital presentation media (e.g. PowerPoint, video presentation, infographics, etc.)
Our learning material and learning management system is designed with the student in mind, ensuring it is easy to study.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available to suitable ACCSC learners who have at least three to five years of relevant industry experience. Eligible learners will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills and gain RPL through our assessment only pathway.
For more information about our RPL process please see the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer Policy.
Course Units
This course requires 15 Core Units and 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
- 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
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
- CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
- *HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
*HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting must be completed externally as it requires face to face learning. We recommend consulting St John’s Ambulance
Elective Units
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
Work Placement
Learners must undertake 160 hours of work placement to complete this qualification. Learners will need to organise their own placement at a site that meets all requirements of the Workplace Resources Checklist.
Online Study Mode
ACCSC will provide the following resources:
- One-on-one trainer support
- Online Learner Dashboard
- Training products and learning support materials
Dedicated Trainer and After Hours Support
ACCSC provides learners with a dedicated trainer to support them through their learning journey. Trainers have extensive industry experience allowing them to not only support learners in their learning journey and give guidance when entering or advancing in the workforce. Administrative support is available after hours.
Career Outcomes
Learners undertaking this course can apply it to many potential career outcomes, including:
- Long Day Care Educator
- Kindergarten Assistant
- Family Day Care Educator
- Pre-school Educator
Nationally Recognised Qualification
All ACCSC’s qualifications are nationally recognised on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). For more information on the AQF or about CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, go to www.yourcareer.gov.au.
Fast Assessment Turnaround
ACCSC prides itself on its fast turnaround facilitating individualised study plans, allowing learners to work at their own pace.
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