Certificate III In Early Childhood Education And Care
Course Overview
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is suitable for anyone who wants to work in a regulated children’s education and care services.
Course Structure
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care requires successful completion of 17 units comprised of five (15) core units and five (2) Elective Units selected from the A and B listing in the packaging specification as specified in the Community Services Training Package.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Students must be 18 years or older to apply for this course. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Students must complete year 11 to be eligible for this course |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | To be eligible for this course students must have an minimum overall score of: 5.5 |
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this qualification will enable students to gain employment in any of the following field in any children services sectors. Few examples of occupational titles may include:
- Early Childhood Educator
- Family Day Care Educator
- Out of School Hours Care (OOSH) Assistant
- Kinder garden Assistant
- Pre-School Educator
- Recreation Assistant
- Nanny
- In-Home Care Educator
- Playgroup Supervisor
Internship or Work Placement
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of 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.