Practical Outcomes
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This course is available to VIC residents only.
This qualification covers the fundamentals of early childhood development, education and care and is the minimum legal requirement for every child care worker in Australia. Upon completion of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care you will have the skills, knowledge and experience to plan activities to promote children’s learning through play. These experiences will enable children to develop into confident and competent learners during their time spent at their Early Learning Centre.
As a result of the practical components of Practical Outcomes’ Early Childhood course, you will be ready to commence a career as an Early Childhood Educator, Kindergarten Educator, Outside School Hours Educator, Family Day Care Educator or Nanny/In home carer.
Our experienced and supportive trainers will be with you every step of the way. They are passionate about delivering quality early childhood courses and relevant learning opportunities to our learners.
Workplace Delivery
This course is available through workplace delivery as well as distance and online.
Government Funding
- In Victoria, Government funding is available for eligible learners* and for employers**
*VIC (Skills First Program): This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding to eligible applicants.
**Australian Apprenticeship/Traineeship Incentive Program: Subject to government terms of eligibility.
Delivery mode
Practical Outcomes offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- To commence this program, your Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills must meet required standards for ACSF LEVEL 2
- Access to a computer and internet
- You need to either provide a current Working With Children Check (WWCC) or provide evidence that you have applied for a WWCC
- If you are unable to obtain a WWCC you will not be able to complete the requirements of the course
- Evidence of flu and/or COVID-19 vaccination is required to undertake practical placement in an early childhood education and care setting. For more information, check with your state health department website.
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...
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...
About Practical Outcomes
Practical Outcomes is one of Australia’s leading Registered Training Organisations (RTO), with over 15 years of experience educating over 21,000 learners.
With many education providers in the market, we understand choosing the right provider can be difficult. At Practical Outcomes, we pride ourselves on being a leading compliant Registered Training Organisation (RTO), and to assist you in your own assessment of us, have published the following information providing transparency in our performance.
As a specialist education provider in early childhood education and care and school-aged education and care, our human-centred training is designed to enable learners to gain the job-ready knowledge, professional skills and confidence to make a difference in these essential sectors. Providing fully-accredited courses for both distance and in the workplace, our learners gain sector relevant skills supported by real-life practical and hands-on experience.
Education inspired by care and compassion.
