MSA Training and Professional Development
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This is an entry level qualification for anyone wishing to commence a career in the early childhood sector. This course reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education settings who work within the requirements of the education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standards. Students will learn the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing, learning and development.
Depending on the setting educators may work under direct supervision or autonomously in full day centres, occasional care facilities, reaches and early learning centres as an Early Childhood Educator.
Students are required to fill out a Language Literacy and Numeracy assessment during the enrolment process. For those with difficulty filling out the LLN form MSA Training and Professional Development offers a beginners ESL and individual ESL classes. During enrolment students will also undergo a pre-training review which will help make sure this course is right for you.
Students undergoing this course must also have a Working with Children and Police Check before enrolling into this course.
Delivery mode
MSA Training and Professional Development offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- Monash University, 21 Chancellors Walk, Clayton
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC 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...
About MSA Training and Professional Development
Since 1969, MSA Training and Professional Development has been providing quality training to Monash students, staff and the wider community. With online short courses, campus-based classes, workplace training and remote learning options we really have something for everyone.
We have been registered as a not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation (RTO) since 2004, with accreditation from the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) to deliver a range of nationally recognised Certificate and Diploma level qualifications across Australia.
We were the fourth RTO in Australia, and the first in Melbourne, to be approved to deliver the new TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. This is one of our most popular courses and continues to be widely delivered as both a public program and for our corporate clients.
We are recognised for our high standards in student services, facilities and specialised training programs. With strong links to industry and highly experienced teaching staff, we are a prestigious provider with a reputation for exceptional quality.
