CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

The CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is for students seeking roles in a range of early childhood education settings, working within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. Students gain a range of knowledge and skills including caring for children, developing relationships with babies and toddlers, keeping children safe as well as supporting children’s play and learning.

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Delivery mode:
Distance / On Campus / Online / Traineeship

Average duration:
12 months

Accreditation:
Nationally recognised training

Work Placement

Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff. Students will attain real-world understandings of the expectations and skills required to work in this field to prepare you for the workforce.

Suitable For

This course is ideal for people who have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:

Critical Thinking

Evaluating the benefits and costs of different solutions for a problem.

Customer and Personal Service

Such as understanding customer needs, providing good quality service, and measuring customer satisfaction.

Monitoring

Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Psychology

You have a passion for the study of all aspects of behavior and mental processes.

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title

Average Salary

Childcare Assistant

$960 weekly pay

Early Childhood Educator

$1,050 weekly pay

Family Day Care Educator

$1,200 weekly pay

Nanny

$960 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title

Average Salary

Childcare Centre Manager

$1,600 weekly pay

Childcare Director

$1,700 weekly pay

Early Childhood Center Manager

$2,500 weekly pay

Early Childhood Teacher

$1,150 weekly pay

Early Intervention Specialist

$1,590 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Government Funding

The Australian government provides funding to help students who are completing the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30121. The type of funding you receive depends on the state that you live in. There are eligibility requirements for each type of funding.

Enquire with a course provider to check your eligibility.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

Course providers may offer flexible payment options for those who do not wish (or are unable) to pay their tuition fees outright. There is usually a discount for those who pay their tuition fees upfront.

Enquire with a course provider to find out more.