
EQUALS International
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Are you thinking about making a positive difference in the lives of our young people? Careers in early childhood education and development are as diverse as they are in demand. Helping to cultivate and nurture our youngest people is a vocational calling that requires care and empathy, as well as creativity and excitement.
Our certificate graduates confidently enter the early childhood education industry as educators. They support children’s wellbeing and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures and can work both independently or under the guidance of others.
This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Delivery mode
EQUALS International offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Work Placement
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 160 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia.- 54 Currie St, Adelaide
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
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...
Trainee
A Trainee is someone working in an entry level position within a business or organisation. Trainees are employed in a range of industries and you’l...
Home Tutor
A Home Tutor works with students to support their education in a home environment. You might work with primary or secondary school students to impr...
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...
Dance Teacher
A Dance Teacher teaches dance techniques and performance skills in a range of dance genres. You’ll work with students at all levels of ability and...
About EQUALS International
EQUALS was founded over 30 years ago, with the dream of promoting and developing human potential. Today we are an independent tertiary education provider offering nationally recognised and accredited courses to local and international students.