Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Course Overview: This course is recognized as one of the top entry level qualifications for applicants, who wants to attain the certificate to enter the industry quickly. This course will help you to develop the understanding of supporting the emotional, physical, social and psychological development of infants, from birth until the age of eight years, in a childcare environment. This course is enriched with all the tools and knowledge that the applicants will require to support the implementation of learning framework in real life.
- Duration: 52 Weeks
- Funding: This qualification is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible candidates.
- Course fee: Tuition fees- $7,300.00 ($0 for eligible Skills First Funding applicants)
- Prerequisite: There is no formal prerequisite for this course.
- Entry Requirements –
- Age at commencement: It is recommended that students have attained the age of 18 by the course commencement date.
- Education/core skills: Students must complete a Pre-Training Review, meet the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for Certificate III level study and demonstrate that they are a suitable candidate for this course.
- Special Needs: We welcomes people with disabilities to apply. Approval will be subject to the person being able to undertake all tasks and requirements of the course.
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Regulatory: Evidence of Australian citizenship or permanent residency is required. All participants require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have a USI number you can apply for one online at https://www.usi.gov.au/students
- Career Opportunities: Upon the completion of this course, you could become-:
- Early Childhood Educator
- Family Day Care Educator
- Nanny
- Playgroup Supervisor
- Out of School Hours Care Educator.
- Work Placement Support: Work-placement Officers will facilitate the work placement for students into a regulated ECEC service.
- It is a requirement that students obtain the following documents prior to commencing practical placement.
- Police Check (at applicant expense – cost between $30 and $50 AUD)
Working with Children Check (minimum level required ‘voluntary’ which is at no cost)
Course Details: Each candidate must demonstrate their competency in the following-
- 18 units of competency
- 15 core units
- 3 elective units.
- Core Units:
CHCDIV002 – Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety ( New Units)
CHCECE001 – Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002 – Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003- Provide care for children
CHCECE004- Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005 – Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007 – Develop positive and respectful relationship with children
CHCECE009 – Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE010 – Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCECE011 – Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
CHCECE013 – Use information about children to inform practice
CHCLEG001 – Work legally and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCPRT001 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004 – Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety
- Elective Units:
CHCECE012 – Support children to connect with their world
CHCECE006 – Support behavior of children and young people
CHCDIV001- Work with Diverse People