Prepare for the career of your dreams with a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. This certificate is a requirement to work in this industry, and it will equip you with practical skills to care for children, nurture their development, and ensure a safe and supportive environment. This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education settings who operate within the guidelines of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They support the implementation of an approved learning framework and promote children’s well-being, learning, and development. Depending on the setting, educators may work under direct supervision or autonomously. With this certificate, you’ll be well-prepared to excel in your role.
To achieve a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, a total of seventeen (17) units of competency must be completed; fifteen (15) core units, plus two (2) elective units. This course accepts Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as a way for students to receive credit for their previous education and experience.
Total of fifteen (15) core units must be completed from the following:
Unit Code | Unit Description |
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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 their natural environment |
CHCECE038 | Observe children to inform practice |
CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ culture |
CHCECE055 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care |
CHCECE056 | Work effectively in children's care and education |
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 |
Total of two (2) elective units must be completed from the following:
Unit Code | Unit Description |
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CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
HLTFSE001 | Follow basic food safety practices |
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.
The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care consists of a range of practical tasks. To meet workplace experience and job role expectations, students should be physically, mentally and emotionally healthy to meet duty of care obligations. For instance, it’s essential for a student to be able to respond appropriately to children’s needs, but equally important is the ability to remain calm in high-stress situations. This emotional resilience is a key requirement in the field. Additionally, students should be able to interact and communicate appropriately in situations of difficulty or danger. A reasonable fitness level is also necessary to cope with physical demands such as standing, lifting, bending, twisting, and reaching.
Students will need to be at least 16 years old. If you are under 18 your enrolment form will need to be signed by a parent or guardian. Section 120 of the Education and Care National Regulations 2011 requires the approved provider of a centre-based service must ensure that any educator at the service who is under 18 years of age:
does not work alone at the service; and is adequately supervised at all times by an educator who has attained the age of 18 years.
Students will be required to complete and pass a Working with Children Check/Police Clearance in the state or territory that they are working in prior to commencing child related work (this includes work placement).
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Both plans are designed to provide you with financial ease and peace of mind, so you can focus on your studies without the added worry of managing payments.
As the WA economy grows and diversifies, the demand for qualified workers also continues to grow. Jobs and Skills WA is a government initiative focused on providing guaranteed funded training for positions that are or will be in high demand in WA.
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Entry requirements specific to education and child care
You must be at least 16 years old to work in this field. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must sign your enrolment form. According to Section 120 of the Education and Care National Regulations 2011, if you’re under 18 and working at a centre-based service, you must always be supervised by an adult at least 18.
Before starting any child-related work or work placement, you must complete and pass a Working with Children Check/Police Clearance in the state or territory where you’ll be working. It’s important to respond appropriately to children’s needs, remain calm in high-stress situations, and communicate effectively in difficult or dangerous situations.
Additionally, you should have a reasonable fitness level to handle physical tasks such as standing, lifting, bending, twisting and reaching.
The duration of the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course at Insight Training is flexible, depending on your learning needs and the delivery mode of the qualification. It can range from 6 to 24 months, allowing you to study at a pace that suits you.
As part of the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course at Insight Training, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience. To achieve this qualification, you must have completed at 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.
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Upon graduation, you’ll have a wide range of career pathways to explore in the field of early childhood education and care. You could become an early childcare worker, a nanny, or a family day care educator, opening exciting opportunities for your future.
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