Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Course Details

• Course Code & Title

  CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

• Units of Competency

  The CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care requires 18 units of competency:

  Core Units:

  CHCDIV002 – Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  CHCECE001 – Develop cultural competence
  CHCECE002 – Ensure the health and safety of children
  CHCECE003 – Provide care for children
  CHCECE004 – Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
  CHCECE005 – Provide care for babies and toddlers
  CHCECE007 – Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
  CHCECE009 – Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
  CHCECE010 – Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
  CHCECE011 – Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
  CHCECE013 – Use information about children to inform practice
  CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
  CHCPRT001 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
  HLTAID004 – Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
  HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety

  Industry Suggested Electives:

  CHCECE006 – Support behaviour of children and young people
  CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people

  BSBWOR301 – Organise personal work priorities and development (Centre based students)
  or CHCECE014 – Comply with family day care administration requirements (Family day care based students)

  Credit Transfer and RPL offered: Recognition of prior learning and skills assessment.

• Entry Requirements

  There are no entry requirements for this Qualification however Students are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review and a Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment. 

  These will assist with determining suitability into course entry and identification of any support needs. 

  The ability to obtain a Working with Children Check and Police Check - Working with Children Check & Police Check required for industry work placement 

• Assessment

  Assessment methods may include:

  • Knowledge Questions
  • Written Assignment & Case studies
  • Workplace Assessment
  • Log Book
  • Projects / Research Reviews

• Duration

  Traineeship: Estimated duration 104 weeks 

  Non-Traineeship: Estimated duration 52 weeks

• Delivery Mode

  TMG College Australia provides the following delivery options: 

  Face to Face Training 

  In person Classroom Based and Online Virtual classroom training delivered at TMG College Australia sites. Face to Face delivery includes both theory and practical activities which are supported by structured Work Placement. 

  Structured Work Placement 

  There is a mandatory work placement requirement of 120 hours (minimum) to complete this course.  

  The work placement hours must be in an Australian regulated education and care service, which would include long day care, family day care, preschools/kindergartens, outside school hours care, occasional care and mobile. 

   Offsite Training 

  TMG College Australia can deliver training and undertake assessments using facilities at a Students Workplace, or in a mobile manner (e.g. delivery at a regional/remote location for a specific period or for a specific training course).  

  Mixed Mode Training 

  A combination of various delivery modes. Also known as "Mixed Delivery" or "Blended Learning". This includes Virtual, Face to Face and Workplace Based.  

• Pathways

  Students who successfully complete this Qualification may undertake: 

  • CHC40213 Certificate IV in Education Support 
  • CHC50113 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
  • Outside School Hours Care Assistant
  • Playgroup Supervisor
  • Recreation Assistant
  • Family Day Care Worker
  • Nanny

  Employment for Childcare Workers is expected to grow strongly for the next five years.

  For more details, visit - https://joboutlook.gov.au/

• Fees & Eligibility

  Enrolment Fees:
  Without Concession - $84.80
  With Concession - $16.96

  Fee For Service - $5,950.00

  VETIS - $2,000

  The student tuition fees published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. 

  This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TMG College Australia encourage individuals with disabilities to access training subsidised through the Skills First Program. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for this training.

  Eligibility Criteria 1. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or New Zealand Citizen. 2. You must not have completed the same AQF level qualification or higher than the course you wish to enrol in, unless under 20 years of age on 1 January this year. 3. You must not have commenced or be scheduled to commence more than two Victorian Government subsidised courses this year; and 4. You must not be currently enrolled in two or more Victorian Government subsidised courses.

  Traineeship incentives may be applicable on full time/ part time basis, subject to eligibility. Enrolment fees apply.

• Locations

  This Qualification is available in the following regions: 

  • Melbourne CBD 
  • Box Hill 
  • Werribee 

• Upcoming Classes