Certificate III In Early Childhood Education And Care
Provider:
Course Code:
CHC30121
CRICOS Code:
107067C
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Education Studies
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Western Australia (Perth)
Course Fee:
$8,800 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
8 intakes per year
Course Overview
The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of 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.
Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.
Course Structure
To successfully complete the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, students must complete the following 17 units:
- 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
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Minimum 18 years of age. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Successful completion of Year 10, (High School Certificate (HSC) OR equivalent) OR a Certificate II OR equivalent OR be a mature age. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 5.0 |
| TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) | Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-Based Test must have scored 40 or higher |
| PTE Score (Minimum) | Pearson Test of English (PTE) must have scored 38 or higher.
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| CAE Score (Minimum) | Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) ESOL test must have score 154 or higher. |
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
Internship or Work Placement
This course includes 480 hours of work-based training which will be completed over a period of 20 weeks. During work-based training, students will be able to practice their skills and knowledge in workplace setting. This will assist students to be job-ready after successfully completing the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care