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Melbourne College of Further Education

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care


FOR 2025 ENROLMENTS ONLY

This course is only available to Victorian residents.

Are you patient, flexible and wanting to help nurture our future generation?

Our CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is a course designed for entry-level into the early childhood education and care industry.

As a childcare worker, you will be responsible for the care of children within a childcare facility, making sure you provide the best care possible based on the needs of each individual child and their programs. Gaining the Early Childhood Education and Care certification will assure you have the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in today’s today’s childcare profession.

We employ trainers that are current in the industry, either running their own businesses or working as authorised supervisors and mentors in childcare centres. Our trainers are able to give you insight into the industry including daily demands and have current knowledge of best practices in the industry.


Course Duration

12 months (average)
35 Sessions:

  • 30 x 5 Theory sessions (Online or On Campus)
  • 4 x 5-hour practical skills classes (On Campus)
  • 1 x 8 hour First aid class (On Campus)
  • 2 x Assessor workplace visits & 160 hours of work placement in a regulated children's service
  • Recommended 15 hours of self-paced learning per week

Assessments include: theory question online via our learning management system, oral questions, projects, and observations of skills.

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Delivery mode:
Online / On Campus

Average duration:
12 months

Locations:

Caroline Springs, VIC, 3023

Fawkner, VIC, 3060

Somerton, VIC, 3062

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Work Placement

Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff. Students will attain real-world understandings of the expectations and skills required to work in this field to prepare you for the workforce.

Enquire with Melbourne College of Further Education to find out more.

Entry Requirements

  • Availability to attend classes and placement (this course is not self-paced)
  • Complete a language literacy and numeracy test (entry AQF level 2)
  • Confident in the ability to use digital resources (email, online research, digital assessments, Zoom)
  • Access to a computer and the Internet (Online classes will require cameras and microphones)
  • Obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to undertaking placement
  • Ability to travel to and from placement

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title
Average Salary
Childcare Assistant
$960 weekly pay
Early Childhood Educator
$1,050 weekly pay
Family Day Care Educator
$1,200 weekly pay
Nanny
$960 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title
Average Salary
Childcare Centre Manager
$1,600 weekly pay
Childcare Director
$1,700 weekly pay
Early Childhood Center Manager
$2,500 weekly pay
Early Childhood Teacher
$1,150 weekly pay
Early Intervention Specialist
$1,590 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Government Funding

The Australian government provides funding to help students who are completing the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. The type of funding you receive depends on the state that you live in.

There are eligibility requirements for each type of funding.

Enquire with Melbourne College of Further Education to check your eligibility

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) or the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Payment Options

You may be eligible for a Victorian government-subsidised place through the Skills First Program we are contracted to deliver.

Course fees & costs depend on whether you are eligible for a government subsidy with fund made available by the Victorian & Commonwealth Governments.

Basic Funding Eligibility Criteria (other conditions may apply):

  • Evidence of citizenship/residency—you must be either:
    • an Australian citizen;
    • a holder of a permanent visa; OR
    • a New Zealand citizen.
  • You can enrol in a maximum of 2 funded qualifications and 2 funded skills sets in one year.
  • You can undertake up to 2 funded programs at one time.
  • We require you to be 17 and over and not enrolled in high school to access funding.

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About this provider

Melbourne College of Further Education (MCFE) is a small and trusted RTO with over 20 years’ experience in training, supporting and inspiring students to succeed in their chosen pathway. We believe in real skills for real jobs, we take the extra time to customise our course materials and create new and innovative ways of delivering course content.

Operating since: 2003
Legal name: Iascend Polytechnic Pty Ltd
RTO code: 21340

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