First Door
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)You will be supported to grow in confidence, knowledge and skills as an Early Childhood educator - so you can be a part of seeing each child flourish.
This is Australia’s nationally recognised qualification for people starting their career as educators. So that you can work as an educator, in Early Childhood and Outside School Hours Care services. The Certificate lll course supports you to put your learning into practice, with the required practical workplace experience.
Enrolling with First Door and completing this qualification is a gateway to gaining employment, and to further career and study opportunities.
Delivery mode
First Door offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD 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...
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 First Door
First Door is a highly regarded, Brisbane based Registered Training Organisation, established in 2012. Our team is dedicated to supporting the professional development of educators, leaders and teams in Early Childhood Education and Care. We want to see each child flourish in their Early Childhood experience.
