Collaboration Learning
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Get started on the career of your dreams with our Nationally Recognised Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care!QLD law requires that to work in this industry, you must have, or be actively working towards, at least an approved certificate III level education and care qualification.
You will gain practical skills to care for children, nurture their development and ensure sure their environment is safe and supportive. You will also gain a detailed understanding of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard requirements and successfully implement the approved learning framework.
Delivery mode
Collaboration Learning offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Work Placement
To be assessed as competent in this qualification, students are required to undertake 160 hours of supervised work placement in a regulated child care service that caters to children aged between 0-6.Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
A minimum of year 12 or (Australian equivalent) is mandatory or Achieve an Exit Level 3 or above score within the Australian Core Skills Framework assessments in Reading and Numeracy, which will show that they have the capability to be successful in the course.
Students will be required to complete and pass a Working with Children Check/Police Clearance in the state or territory that they are working in prior to commencing child-related work (this includes work placement).
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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 Collaboration Learning
Collaboration Learning is one of the leading Registered Training Organisations in Queensland.
We offer Nationally Recognised Qualifications to a wide range of students, job seekers and employed people who are looking to get job-ready or upskill for their personal and professional development.
