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.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Duration 52 weeks. (40 tuitions weeks plus 12 weeks break and [160 hours] of work placement inclusive). The course consists of 17 units and is clustered into 4 groups in order to be delivered within 4 terms of full time study load. The term duration is 10 weeks.
The work placement is to be conducted after the completion of the classroom study schedule.
Please refer to the unit description on https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC30121
Note: please refer to the prior to enrolment kit for the course fee, cancel & refund policy, the enrolment term and condition, and the student welfare support service provided.
Core Units
- CHCECE030 - Support inclusion and diversity
- HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
- CHCECE037 - Support children to connect with the natural environment
- CHCECE032 - Nurture babies and toddlers
- CHCECE056 - Work effectively in children's education and care
- CHCECE054 - Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
- CHCECE033 - Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
- CHCECE035 - Support the holistic learning and development of children
- CHCECE055 - Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care
- CHCECE038 - Observe children to inform practice
- CHCECE036 - Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
- CHCECE031 - Support children's health, safety and wellbeing
- CHCECE034 - Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
- HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
Elective Units
- CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
- CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- CHCPRP003 - Reflect on and improve own professional practice
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• [Age Requirement]: At least 18 years old at the time of course commencement.
• [Knowledge Requirement]: Students who intend to enrol in this course must prove their successful completion of Australian Year 11 or international equivalent, or has completed any Certificate II level qualifications under AQF (LLN test is required if the applicant's qualification is not in early childhood education and care field), or has relevant experience in early childhood education and care field for more than 6 months.
• [English Requirement]: For international students, IELTS overall 6.0 or its equivalent (TOEFL/PTE/Cambridge English are acceptable), OR complete Australian ELICOS course at upper intermediate level, OR complete any AQF Certificate II course (or above) taught in English, OR pass the SIELL English placement test at upper intermediate level (at least 60 points out of 100) unless your nationality is the US, UK, New Zealand, Canada or Ireland.
PATHWAY
After completing the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, students may articulate into further study of the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care offered by any RTO offered by any RTO or they may have opportunities to continue their studies in Bachelor Degree programs offered by any Australian Higher Education providers.
VOCATIONAL OUTCOME
This qualification aims to provide candidates with the skills and knowledge required to effectively perform the following job roles:
- Early childhood educator/assistance
- Family day care worker/childcare worker
- Nanny/Mobile assistant
DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT
This course (CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care) is delivered in an institution based environment with face to face delivery. The mode of training is highly practical with a combination of practical projects, simulation workplace practical tasks, case study, tutorials, group activities, individual learning and theory based documents.
