Foundation Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

If you delight in seeing young children explore their world, learn and grow, and would like to make childhood education your career, this is an ideal place to start. With the new Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, you’ll learn how to support children’s wellbeing and development in the context of an approved learning framework.

On completion of the course, you’ll be eligible for roles in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.

• Already working in childcare without any formal training? This course will provide you with qualifications to increase your responsibilities and help you turn your passion into a career filled with opportunity.
• Ready to contribute more? With a nationally recognised qualification in just 18 months, you’ll be able to put your creativity into practice and take your career to the next level.
• Looking to change careers? Get certified through a flexible, online course that boasts strong employment opportunities upon graduating.

Assessments

Assessments will include a range of quizzes, knowledge questions and case studies. Students will also need to undertake workplace projects and observations and will be required to submit video evidence of their learnings.

Computer Requirements

• Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points
• Internet: High-speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fibre optic (Dial-up access is not recommended)
• Windows: Operating system – Windows 8 or above
• Internet Browser: Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
• MAC: Operating system - OS X 10.14 Mojave or later
• Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download)