Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is a program designed to educate you with the vital skills and useful knowledge in the field of early childhood care. It is composed of subjects and training that directly stems from the principles of early childhood education and care industry in Australia. This course of study is determined to teach individuals in the ethical, legal, and effective education and management of children under Australia’s meticulous standards. Numerous topics will be discussed in during this course such as ethical practices, identification and effective response towards youth at risks, workplace health and safety standards, and fulfillment of family day care administration. Students will be able to have a hands-on experience in taking care of a child and strategies that will further enhance their growth and development through our early childhood education courses Adelaide and Perth.

• Completion of Australian Year 10 or equivalent
• Additional Requirement: Participants must undertake National Police and Work with Children checks before commencing work placement.
• Note: Older students, who do not meet the admission requirements listed above, may be allowed entry on the basis of their work experience.

• CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
• CHCEECE001 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 relationships 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 ethically
• CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
• HLTWHS001 Participate in work health and safety
• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
• CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
• CHCECE006 Support behavior of children and young people
• HLTAID00004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

This course will be delivered over 52 weeks.

Students seeking work in the following job roles can select this course:

• Early childhood educator
• Outside school hours care assistant
• Playgroup supervisor
• Nanny
• Recreation assistant
• Family day care worker
• Childhood educator
• Childhood educator assistant