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CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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.
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. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. 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.

To enrol in this course, applicants should submit:
  • Completed and signed 'Application for Enrolment Form';
  • Certified transcripts of academic records including the last two years of schooling;
  • Certified evidence of completing year 12;
  • Certified evidence of date of birth/Passport;
  • Certified evidence English language proficiency;
  • Letter(s) of recommendation from teacher(s) (if available);
  • Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age;
  • Unique Student Identifier (USI)- application for USI is done at the time of enrolment into the course.

VET National Code CRICOS Code Course Duration Work Placement hours Material Fee Offshore Price Onshore Price
CHC30121 109012B 52 weeks 160 hours $500 $11,000 $7,500

Unit Code Unit Name Core/Elective
CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity Core
CHCECE031 Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing Core
CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers Core
CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children Core
CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice Core
CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children Core
CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning Core
CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment Core
CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice Core
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures Core
CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care Core
CHCECE056 Work effectively in children’s education and care Core
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk Core
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting Core
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety Core
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people Elective
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice Elective
Assessment Methods Written Assessments, Case Studies/Scenarios, Research Activity/Projects/Plans,Simulations/ role play,Reflective practice / Self-reflection, Third Party Observation, Work placement Assessment Task

This qualification has pathways for further study in:

  • CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or Bachelor of Education(Early Childhood)

Available job Opportunities after completing the course :

  • Educator
  • Child Care Worker
  • Family Day Care Worker
  • Out of School Hours Care Worker
  • Nanny

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JTI does not guarantee the following:
  1. That a learner will successfully complete a training product on our scope of registration. Learners need to put effort in their study and completion of assignments and JTI will provide the trainers and required resources to enable the learner to successfully complete their study.
  2. A training product can be completed in a manner which does not meet the requirements of clause 1.1 and 1.2 of VET standards 2015 e.g in a shorter period of time than the AQF specifications.
  3. A learner will obtain a particular employment outcome where this is outside the control of JTI. JTI is a training organisation and has no control of employment outcomes.

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