Melbourne City Institute of Education
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Regional
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Looking to start your career in early childhood education and care?
This Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care teaches you how to support children’s development when working with babies or children up to 6 years in family day care, after-school care or other childcare environments.
The course is an entry level qualification into the Early Childhood industry. This qualification supports future career progression, meeting the pre-requisite requirements to enrol on the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Study from the comfort of your home to gain this qualification!
Career Prospects
- Childcare Worker
- Family Day Carer
- Child Carer
- Childcare Assistant
Workforce Demand
According to the Victorian Skills Authority, there were 31,021 Child Carers employed in Victoria in 2022, with 2,734 workers required by 2025.
The National Skills Commission indicates:
- There are currently 136,100 Child Carers employed in Australia
- Future growth for this role is at nearly 6%
- Weekly earnings for Child Carers are around $1,059
- 47% of Child Carers work full-time
- 95% of Child Carers are women, with an average age of 33.
Average Duration: 9 - 12 Months
Delivery mode
Melbourne City Institute of Education offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Work Placement
160 hours of mandated placement in an approved Early Childhood setting are required as part of the qualification.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.
Tuition Fee: $8,250
Government Concession:
- Regional VIC delivery – $150
- Melbourne Metropolitan delivery – $3,100
Concession Fees:
- Regional VIC delivery – $30
- Melbourne Metropolitan – $620
Textbooks and MCIE T-Shirt: $190
This program is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth government funding to eligible candidates. Eligibility criteria applies.
Enrolment fees include additional resources required for the program and student ID charges. For additional service fees, such as re-assessment fees or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), please refer to the Domestic Student Handbook.
Students can decide whether they wish to purchase soft copy or hard copy textbooks.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Regional 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 Melbourne City Institute of Education
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