CHC30121 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
About the Qulification
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. They support children’s wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under the guidance of others, though in some contexts that guidance may not be on-site.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of 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.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.
PATHWAYS
Learners who successfully complete this qualification may progress into further studies such as CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
DURATION
52 weeks of delivery is inclusive of 6 weeks of holiday breaks and 8 weeks of work placement.
Delivery Mode
Classroom Blended including classroom sessions, guided learning and theory assessments at home, simulated workplace environment and work placement. (Classroom sessions of 15 hours per week)
ASSESSMENT
Assessment methods may include:
Projects
Written Assignments
Case Studies
Practical/Simulation activities
Work placement task and observation
Fees and Charges
Course Fees Paid instalments as follow: Enrolment Monthly instalment up to 10 months | $2500
$500 $200 |
Othe Fees: |
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RPL Fees Per unit | $140 |
Certificate Re-issue Fees | $100 |
Re-assessment Per unit | $140 |
Credit Transfer Per Unit | $0 |
Student Photocopying Per Page | $0.30 |
Business Skills via the method of payment detailed on the Brochures and are refundable as per the Refund Policy.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 18 years old and above at the time of enrolment
- English Language/ Literacy/ Numeracy: Achieve satisfactory result of LLN Test including Learning, Reading, Writing, Oral communication (ACSF Level 2+) and numeracy (ACSF Level 2) are desirable to participate in the course.
- Academic: However, candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to successfully undertake the following:
- A Pre-training assessment to determine:
- the candidate’s ability to successfully participate and complete the course and
- any support mechanisms required to assist in completion.
- A suitability discussion which forms part of the enrolment process to ascertain the candidate’s past, current and future employment aspirations.
- Security Checks: Able to obtain the following security checks before enrolment or prior to start of work placement:
- Valid Police Checks (with no disclosures)
- Valid Working with the Children Check.
- Other Conditions: Students required to invest approximately 11 hours a week of self-directed learning to complete self-study and assessments.
Other conditions that may be required by the work placement host: Ability to comply with the work placement host’s policies and procedures.
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
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 CHCECE039 – Comply with family day care administration requirements |
LOCATION OF DELIVERY
Unit 2 102 South St, GRANVILLE, NSW, 2142
RPL, RCC, CREDIT TRANSFER
Recognition of prior learning (RPL), current competencies (RCC) and Credit transfer process is available to all students prior to the course at pre-enrolment and is discussed again at the
induction. If a student has an Australian VET qualification and the units match exactly with the units delivered, the student will be granted a Direct Credit Transfer. Marketing and student services staff will manage this process following the policy and procedure. This sets out how the process is administered and the adjustment to course duration and course fees.
PATHWAYS FROM THE QUALIFICATION
Learners who successfully complete this qualification may progress into further studies such as: CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
EMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS
Graduates may find employment in Childcare Industry as a
Early Childhood Educator
Family Day Care Educator
Nanny
Child Care Worker
*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.
COURSE COMPLETION
Upon successful completion of all the required units of this course, you will receive a nationally recognized qualification in CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Students who do not complete all required units may be eligible for a Statement of Attainment in partial completion of a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.