Certificate III In Early Childhood Education And Care

Provider:

Astral Skills Institute of Australia

Course Code:

CHC30121

CRICOS Code:

111555H

Qualification Level:

Certificate

Course Area:

Education Studies

Duration:

52-Week

Study Mode:

Full Time

Location:

New South Wales (Campbelltown)

Course Fee:

$28,000 Per Course

Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Target:

International

Intake:

12 per year

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Course Overview

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.

Course Structure

This course requires the completion of the following seventeen (17) units of competency:

CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
CHCCEC056 Work effectively in children’s education and care
CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children
CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE031 Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers
CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Minimum Age to Apply	Students must be over 18 years of age
Academic Entry Requirements	Students must provide academic evidence of satisfactory completion of Year 12 or equivalent.

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)	Either a minimum IELTS (General) test score of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course or has completed ELICOS equivalent with minimum IELTS results (please refer test table below). ELICOS results must been interpreted to IELTS or equivalent on issued completion certificate equivalent by ELICOS provider. ELICOS must be taken before the main VET course and must demonstrate successful completion of Astral ’s Language and Numeracy Test on completion of ELICOS program. Results older than two years are not acceptable. OR Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States. OR Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Language Requirement

IELTS Score (Minimum)

Either a minimum IELTS (General) test score of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course or has completed ELICOS equivalent with minimum IELTS results (please refer test table below). ELICOS results must been interpreted to IELTS or equivalent on issued completion certificate equivalent by ELICOS provider. ELICOS must be taken before the main VET course and must demonstrate successful completion of Astral ’s Language and Numeracy Test on completion of ELICOS program.
Results older than two years are not acceptable. OR
Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States. OR
Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Career Opportunities

Possible job titles include:

Assistant Educator in long day care, childcare centres and/or occasional care
Assistant Educator in a Kindergarten or preschool program
Assistant Educator in occasional care
Family Day Care Educator
In Home Care Provider
Playgroup Supervisor
Nanny
Other education-based employers may accept this qualification, such as working as a tutor, education support staff or teacher aide

Internship or Work Placement

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.