CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Certificate III From 6 months to 12 Months
Nationally Recognised Training Enquire Now

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. These educators play a key role in supporting children’s wellbeing and development within the framework of an approved learning curriculum.

They apply a range of well-developed skills and knowledge, exercising discretion and judgment in accordance with established policies and procedures. Educators may work independently or under the guidance of others; however, in some settings, that guidance may not be available on-site.

Work Placement Requirement:

  • As a requirement of this course, you will complete work placements totaling 160 hours in a Childhood Education and Care setting. This hands-on industry experience will prepare you for your future career.
  • If you are already employed in chosen industry you may be able to complete your work placement at your current workplace subject to employer meeting required requirements.
  • If you are not currently employed in chosen industry, we recommend finding a work place as soon as you are enrolled into qualification.

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Career Outcomes

This qualification may lead to the following career opportunities.

  • Childcare Assistant
  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Family Day Care Educator
  • Room Assistant
  • Childcare Worker

Entry Requirements

  • There are no entry requirements however a National Criminal History Check, obtained at the student’s expense, is mandatory. Depending on the placement provider, students may also need to obtain a Working with Children Check; and a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
  • LLN and Pre-training review are required to be completed to assist in identifying whether this qualification is appropriate for the education and employment aspirations of the target learner and to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study.
  • Milcom Institute has the following admission requirements:Are at least at age of 18 at the time of commencement of the course.

📚 Units of Competency

17 Units
Unit Code Unit Title
CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

This unit describes the skills required to develop positive and respectful relationships with children.

CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures

This unit describes the skills required to encourage understanding of aboriginal and/or torres strait islander peoples’ cultures.

CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

This unit describes the skills required to identify and respond to children and young people at risk.

CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care

This unit describes the skills required to meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care.

CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers

This unit describes the skills required to nurture babies and toddlers.

CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice

This unit describes the skills required to observe children to inform practice.

HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

This unit describes the skills required to participate in workplace health and safety.

BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team

This unit describes the skills required to promote innovation in team.

CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning

This unit describes the skills required to provide experiences to support children’s play and learning.

CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment

This unit describes the skills required to support children to connect with the natural environment.

CHCECE031 Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing

This unit describes the skills required to support children’s health, safety and wellbeing.

CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity

This unit describes the skills required to support inclusion and diversity.

CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children

This unit describes the skills required to support the holistic learning and development of children.

CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

This unit describes the skills required to use an approved learning framework to guide practice.

CHCECE056 Work effectively in children’s education and care

This unit describes the skills required to work effectively in children’s education and care.

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

This unit describes the skills required to work with diverse people.

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