Bedford College
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Complete a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care at Bedford College and start a rewarding career in a booming high-growth sector.
Learn how to support, engage and teach young children in their formative years with a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, where you can make a real difference in the lives of children.
Delivery mode
Bedford College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
- Suite 211, 7-11 The Avenue, Hurstville
- 2 Columbia Court, Norwest, Sydney
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Successful completion of Year 10 (or equivalent)
- No ATAR is required
- Applicants undertake a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment for the College to determine the level of assistance needed to support the student.
Course fees
- NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care will prepare you for the following roles.
Childcare Assistant
A Childcare Assistant cares for young children in a group setting such as a childcare centre or an educational program. You might also work in a ho...
Nanny
A Nanny cares for young children and is usually based in the children’s home. Nannies might help parents to care for their children or look after c...
Early Childhood Educator
An Early Childhood Educator delivers educational programs for young children in a childcare facility. You might assist other childcare staff to cre...
Family Day Care Educator
A Family Day Care Educator runs a childcare service for children from their own home. You might deliver educational programs and organise activitie...
Room Assistant
A Room Assistant looks after babies and young children at a childcare centre or early learning facility. You’ll supervise children and assist with...
Childcare Worker
A Childcare Worker cares for young children in a group setting such as a childcare centre, family day care or an educational program. You’ll work w...
Outside School Hours Care Coordinator
An Outside School Hours Care Coordinator supervises before and after school care programs. You’ll work with primary school-aged children and may al...
About Bedford College
Established in 1943, Bedford College is proudly Australia’s longest operating private, not-for-profit vocational college. Throughout our almost 80 years of operation, we have trained thousands of students, from Australia and overseas, to be ready for employment.
