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CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

The CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is a nationally recognised course that builds your foundational skills to work with young children and help them develop essential skills and support children’s health, safety and wellbeing.

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CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Description

The CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is the entry level qualification for anyone who wants to work in childcare.
This qualification covers the fundamentals of early childhood development, education and care. Upon completion of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care you will have the skills, knowledge and experience to plan activities that promote children’s learning through play. These experiences will help you contribute in the development of children into confident and competent learners during their time spent at their early learning centres. With a qualification of AET’s Early Childhood course, you will be ready to kick-start a rewarding and fulfilling career as an Early Childhood Educator, a Family Day Care Educator or Nanny.

Duration
52 weeks (including holidays)

Nationally Recognised
Yes

Delivery Mode

  • Classroom Based
  • Workplace
  • Virtual/Blended
Location
  • Please contact the administration team for more information.

Practical Placement

Minimum of 160 hours that we can help you organise (working hours can be logged as placement hours for workplace students)

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course, however students are required to undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment and Pre-Training Review. This will assist to determine candidate’s suitability and relevance for the course and identification of any support required.
Working with Children Check required before undertaking Work Placement.

Career Opportunities

Pathways
Learners who successfully complete this qualification may pathway into further study options:

  • CHC40121 Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care
  • CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Your Career
This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to undertake job roles such as:

  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Playgroup Supervisor
  • Family Day Care Provider
  • Nanny

Course Fee

Full Fees: $4,500 (Payment Plan Available)

Course Units

This course has 17 units of competency:

Unit CodeUnit NameCore/Elective
CHCECE055Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and careCore
CHCECE056Work effectively in children's education and careCore
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safetyCore
CHCECE031Support children's health, safety and wellbeingCore
CHCECE032Nurture babies and toddlersCore
HLTAID012Provide First Aid in an education and care settingCore
CHCPRT025Identify and report children and young people at riskCore
CHCECE030Support inclusion and diversityCore
CHCECE054Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' culturesCore
CHCECE033Develop positive and respectful relationships with childrenCore
CHCECE034Use an approved learning framework to guide practiceCore
CHCECE035Support the holistic learning and development of childrenCore
CHCECE036Provide experiences to support children's play and learningCore
CHCECE037Support children to connect with the natural environmentCore
CHCECE038Observe children to inform practiceCore
BSBSTR401Promote innovation in team environmentsElective
CHCDIV001Work with diverse peopleElective

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