Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Program Details

• Program Code & Title

  CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

• Subjects

  The CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care requires 17 subjects consisting of:

   

  • Fifteen (15) core units, and;
  • Two (2) elective units (all electives chosen are industry suggested)

   

  Core Subjects:

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

  CHCECE056 - Work effectively in children’s education and care

  HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety

  CHCECE031 - Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing

  CHCECE032 - Nurture babies and toddlers

  HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

  CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

  CHCECE030 - Support inclusion and diversity

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

  CHCECE033 - Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

  CHCECE034 - Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

  CHCECE035 - Support the holistic learning and development of children

  CHCECE036 - Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning

  CHCECE037 - Support children to connect with the natural environment

  CHCECE038 - Observe children to inform practice

   

  Industry Suggested Electives:

  CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people

  CHCPRP003 - Reflect on and improve own professional practice

   

• Entry Requirements

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

  These will assist with determining suitability and relevance 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 

• Work Placement

  Student are required to complete mandatory Professional Experience Placement total of 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, as a part of this qualification.

   

   

• Assessment

  Assessment methods may include:

  • Written Questions & Answer
  • Project work / Practical Tasks
  • Work Placement Tasks
  • Case Study / Report
  • Research Activities
  • Role Play / Presentations
  • Observations
  • Third Party Report

• Duration and Intensity

  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 

  Student are required to complete mandatory Professional Experience Placement total of 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, as a part of this qualification.

  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 Program may undertake: 

  • CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
  • CHC50121 Diploma of Early Education Childhood Education and Care

• Your Career

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

  • Childhood Educator Assistant
  • Outside School Hours Aide
  • Preschool Assistant

• Fees & Eligibility

  Enrolment Fees:

  
  Without Concession - $119.80
  With Concession - $23.96

   

  Fee For Service - $7,450.00

   

  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.

   

  Skill First Eligibility 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.

   

  *Formal confirmation of permanent residence granted by the Department of Home Affairs (or its successor) AND the student’s foreign passport or ImmiCard required.

• Locations

  This qualification is available in the following regions: 

  • Melbourne CBD
    
  • Box Hill 
    
  • Werribee
  • Traineeship 
    
    

• Upcoming Classes

  

• Credit Transfer

  We provide Credit Transfer with agreed and consistent credit outcomes for components of a qualification, if the CT request is equivalent in content and learning outcomes with TMG’s matched qualifications.

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

  We provide Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where student work experience or qualifications of an advanced and related nature have been undertaken. RPL result is subject to the quality and amount of the evidence submitted by the Student to TMG.