Certificate III In Early Childhood Education and Care

CHC30121

Are you passionate about shaping the future of young children? The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to make a real difference in their lives. This nationally recognised qualification is your gateway to a fulfilling career in the early childhood industry.

  • 1 – 2 years to complete
  • South East Qld Only: Face to Face and Live Online
  • 160 hours in an early childhood and care setting
  • Guided online learning and resources

What you'll learn

All Learners are provided with a set of learning guides and books, as well as online guided learning via our learner management system. During the course, each Learner will have access to their own personal portal where they can download and receive their assessments, and can access support from their trainers via the phone, email, or face-to-face during classes. This ensures that learners have full support from the college.

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

HLTWHS001: Participate in workplace health and safety

HLTAID012: Provide First Aid in an education and care setting (must be completed externally)

Elective Units

CHCDIV001: Work with diverse people

HLTFSE001: Follow basic food safety practices

Duration & Scheduling

This program is delivered part-time over a period of 1 – 2 years, as per the Australian Qualifications Framework volume of learning indicators.

Learning will be conducted in the training centre for 3 hours of Live Online classes or 3 hours of face-to-face training at one of our Campus locations. These sessions are held on Wednesday nights from 5:30pm – 8:30pm.

A minimum of 1200 hours study is required to allow for sufficient understanding and application of the required skills and knowledge.

The learner must complete the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care within an early childhood education and care setting and the learner will be either an employee or volunteer. It is the responsibility of the learner to source work placement. The training package specifies 160 hours within an early childhood education and care setting.

    There are two choices for delivery. Your enrolment type will define how your course is delivered.

    Face-to-Face

    1) Workplace delivery
    2) Blended flexible options including RPL where appropriate and by application.

    Our lessons are conducted in the classroom with the mode of face-to-face learning, within an Early Childhood Environments and some online guided learning.

    Virtual Learning Campus

    These lessons will be held in our virtual classroom. They are scheduled and hosted in real-time virtually with your trainer.

    Cost - $3800

    • All course materials
    • All assessment activities
    • Direct contact with your trainer
    • Support throughout your course
    • Online support and guided online learning

    Payment Plans: We offer tailored payment options, including upfront payments or easy payment plans to fit your budget.

    Government Funding: Eligible students may access funding to reduce costs. learn more >

    We use competency-based assessment for all assessment activities. Students prove competency with demonstrations of written knowledge and practical skills. We take timelines into consideration for practical skills and students must meet the criteria as deemed industry competent by the assessor.

    Formative evidence will be assessed in the form of an Assessment Task Portfolio. The Assessment Task Portfolio uses several assessment tools to accommodate the student’s individual needs. The assessment types include:

    • Written Assessments
    • Reflective Questions
    • Workplace Tasks
    • Third Party Reports
    • Observation Tools
    • Recognition of Prior Learning

    There are no academic pre-requisites. However, we require students to take a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test at time of enrolment.

    To enrol in this course you will need:

    • A free Canva account. Create your account at www.canva.com
    • A device, such as an iPad or computer, to complete your learning, assessments and training sessions.
    • Video conferencing hardware including a working computer camera with speakers and microphone (Virtual Campus Students only)
    • Reliable access to the internet.
    • A device to record yourself for the Practical Component.
    • A quiet space to attend tutorials without interruption.
    • Sound technology and digital literacy skills
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    How to Apply

    Step 1: Enrolment Enquiry

    To let us know that you are interested in studying this course complete an Enquiry Form by clicking on Apply.  Once we have received this form and confirmed eligibility we will send you information regarding your course. You will be required to send back a confirmation that you would like to go ahead training with us.

    Step 2: Complete Induction course

    You will be sent a link to log into our Student Management System Axcelerate to complete our online induction course. During this induction you will be given in depth information about your course and Building Futures Education. Once this is complete you will be sent the online enrolment form.

    Step 3: Commence Training

    You will be enrolled into the Nationally Recognised Course you have chosen with Building Futures Education and you can commence your training.