Certificate iii in early childhood education and care

Study Method	Classroom
Course Duration	52 Weeks
Intake	2023: 09 Jan, 06 Feb, 06 Mar, 17 Apr, 01 May, 05 Jun, 17 Jul, 07 Aug, 04 Sep, 16 Oct, 13 Nov, 04 Dec
Recognition	Nationally Recognised Training

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Course Overview

Early childhood education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. Under the National Quality Framework, 50% of educators required to meet the relevant ratios in a centre based service working with children preschool age and under, must have or be actively working towards an approved Diploma level education and care qualification. All other educators required to meet the relevant ratios at the service must have or be actively working towards an approved Certificate III level education and care qualification.

The course will cover subjects in:

Providing care for babies, toddlers and children
Health and safety in the workplace and of children
First Aid
Learn about the approved learning framework to guide practice
Support children in their behaviour, learning development and connecting with their world

Entry Requirements

International Students

Minimum 18 years of age.

Academic Requirements:

Successful completion of Year 10, (High School Certificate (HSC) OR equivalent) OR a Certificate II OR equivalent OR be a mature age.

English Requirements:

It is essential that international students must exhibit a strong command of the English language. Undertaken one of the following English Language Tests and met the minimum score.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 5.0.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-Based Test must have scored 35 or higher.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) must have scored 36 or higher.
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) ESOL test must have score 154 or higher.
Evidence that English is the medium of instruction at the student’s school and has been for the last two (2) years. The student has a satisfactory grade in the language.

Course Modules

CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers
CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children
CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples\’ cultures
CHCECE031 Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations 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
CHCECE056 Work effectively in children’s education and care

Course Duration

52 Weeks Two (2) Semesters = 26 weeks each Consisting of:
Four (4) Terms of Study = 10 weeks each, plus
A three (3) week break at the end of each Term = 12 weeks.

Career Opportunities

After successfully completing the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care students will be able to work in the following job roles:

Outside School Hours Aide
Childhood Educator Assistant
Preschool Assistant
Nanny

Further Studies

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care will lay a foundation for successful students to progress into CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or a range of other Diploma qualifications.

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