TAFE NSW
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Take your first step into the world of early childhood as a childcare educator. Learn to provide safe, nurturing, meaningful and inclusive education and care for children in a fun and playful setting.
Delivery mode
TAFE NSW offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 651-731 Harris Street, Ultimo
- 333 Abercrombie Street, Darlington
- Cnr of Darley Road & King Street, Randwick
- 110 Edgeware Road, Enmore
- 27 Crystal Street, Petersham
- 213 Pacific Highway, St Leonards
- 213 Pacific Highway, St Leonards
- 205 Peats Ferry Road, Hornsby
- 154 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale
- 250 Blaxland Road, Ryde
- See Street, Meadowbank
- 73 East Street, Lidcombe
- 136 William Street, Granville
- Main Street, Blacktown
- 146-160 Old Northern Road, Baulkham Hills
- Cnr Showground and Green Roads, Castle Hill
- The Horsley Drive, Wetherill Park
- Banks Road, Miller
- College Street, Liverpool
- 500 Chapel Road, Bankstown
- Raine Road, Padstow
- President Avenue, Kogarah
- Cnr of Hotham Road & Kingsway, Gymea
- Rawson Avenue, Loftus
- Margin Street, Gosford
- Brush Road, Ourimbah
- Porter Street, Wyong
- 647 Pacific Highway, Belmont
- Frederick Street, Glendale
- 266 Maitland Road, Tighes Hill
- 266 Maitland Road, Tighes Hill
- 91 Parry Street, Newcastle West
- 608 Hunter Street, Newcastle West
- Salamander Way, Salamander Bay
- Ferraby Drive, Metford
- Darwin Street, Cessnock
- McLeod Road, Kurri Kurri
- York Street, Singleton
- 59 Maitland Street, Muswellbrook
- 2 Flemington Drive, Scone
- 13 Janison Street, Tamworth
- 123 Hawker St, Quirindi
- Beardy Street, Armidale
- 16 Robertson Street, Coonabarabran
- Evans Street, Inverell
- 65 Grey Street, Glen Innes
- High & East Streets, Tenterfield
- Hunter Street, Gunnedah
- 85 Barwan Street, Narrabri
- 22-38 Frome Street, Moree
- South Street, Boggabilla
- The Northern Parkway, Tuncurry
- Montgomery Crescent, Taree
- 58 Sea Street, West Kempsey
- Young Street, Wauchope
- 5-9 West Street, Macksville
- Glenreagh Street, Coffs Harbour
- 363 Hogbin Drive, Coffs Harbour
- 7 Clarence Street, Grafton
- Experiment Farm Road, Trenayr
- Wombah Street, Maclean
- 24 Treelands Drive, Yamba
- 144 Barker Street, Casino
- Sneaths Road, Wollongbar
- 154-164 Burnet Street, Ballina
- 64 Conway Street, Lismore
- 115 Wollumbin St, Murwillumbah
- Cudgen Road, Kingscliff
- Foleys Lane, North Wollongong
- 36 Gladstone Avenue, Wollongong
- 11 College Avenue, Oak Flats
- 138 Marshall Mount Road, Yallah
- 145 Fowlers Road, Dapto
- 2857 Princes Highway, Moruya
- 156 Green Street, Ulladulla
- 60 Beinda Street, Bomaderry
- 33 Barrack Street, Bega
- 181 Narellan Road, Campbelltown
- 32 Victoria Road, Macquarie Fields
- Kirkham Street, Moss Vale
- View Streets, Goulburn
- 51 Church Street, Yass
- 119 Mackay Street, Cootamundra
- 20 Caple Street, Young
- MacQuoid Streets, Queanbeyan
- 66 Commissioner Street, Cooma
- Poole Street, Albury
- Ettamogah Road, Thurgoona
- 2 Murray Street, Corowa
- Coolamon Road, Wagga Wagga
- Coleman Streets, Wagga Wagga
- 160-180 Kitchener Road, Temora
- 86 Wootten Street, West Wyalong
- Yelkin Street, Lake Cargelligo
- Neville Place, Griffith
- 54-68 Elwin Street, Narrandera
- Palm Avenue, Leeton
- Poictiers & Macauley Streets, Deniliquin
- 178-182 Lachlan Street, Hay
- 60-68 Denison Street, Finley
- Silver City Highway, Dareton
- Howick Streets, Tumut
- 12-44 OConnell St, Kingswood
- 117 Henry Street, Penrith
- Ceremonial Drive, Richmond
- Eastern Road, Quakers Hill
- North Parade, Mount Druitt
- Parke Street Katoomba
- 14 Mitchell St, Wentworth Falls
- Hill Street, Lithgow
- 27-33 Carleton Street, Cowra
- Panorama Avenue, Bathurst
- 109 March Street, Orange
- 9 Melyra St Grenfell
- 43 Maugham Street, Wellington
- 2 Burton Street, Warren
- Cobar Street, Nyngan
- Wamboin Street, Gilgandra
- Dubbo Street, Coonamble
- Myall Street, Dubbo
- 42 Arthur Street, Walgett
- Kaolin Street, Lightning Ridge
- 45 Bathurst Street, Cobar
- Bourke Street, Brewarrina
- 48 Oxley Street, Bourke
- Digilah Street, Dunedoo
- 269 Ulan Road, Bombira
- 25 Bushman Street, Parkes
- Browne & Harold Streets, Forbes
- High Streets, Condobolin
- Bear Street, Menindee
- 248 Argent Street, Broken Hill
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
A Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Vaccination and health screenings
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
- NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW 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...
Trainee
A Trainee is someone working in an entry level position within a business or organisation. Trainees are employed in a range of industries and you’l...
About TAFE NSW
TAFE NSW is the leading provider of vocational education and training in Australia. Each year, more than 430,000 students enrol in our courses and training. We aim to skill the workforce for the future through high quality, personalised education and training.
