TAFE Queensland
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Get a head start on your career in early childhood education and care with this entry-level course. This qualification is the minimum requirement for early childhood settings in Australia and will set you up with the foundation skills to get ahead.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the child care industry is experiencing very strong growth. Qualified candidates are in high demand in this very large occupation with around 184,000 job openings expected over the next five years.
This course covers a number of core skills, including how to plan, implement and evaluate educational early childhood programs, support health meal times for children and foster individual development. You will also learn how to comply with legal and industry requirements. Our highly-experienced team of industry professionals will provide you with one-on-one guidance in simulated working environments to give you the foundations you need to enter the sector.
Successful completion of this course will allow you to confidently seek employment in a range of entry-level early childhood education and care roles, and equip you to complete further studies in the field.
Delivery mode
TAFE Queensland 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.
- Sebasio Street, Bamaga
- Gatton, Newton, Eureka and Wilkinson Streets, Cairns
- 19 Aplin Road, Thursday Island
- 66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane
- Corner Mary and Byrne Streets, Bundamba
- 157 Norris Road, Bracken Ridge
- Windemere Road, Alexandra Hills
- 50-68 Armstrong Road, Meadowbrook
- 1030 Cavendish Road, Mt Gravatt
- 64-68 Klingner Road, Redcliffe
- Education City Drive, Springfield
- Tallon Street, Caboolture
- 91-99 Scarborough Street, Southport
- 94 Laver Drive, Robina
- 91 Windsor Road, Nambour
- 34 Lady Musgrave Drive, Mooloolaba
- Timbury Street, Roma
- 100 Bridge Street, Toowoomba
- 463 Bunya Highway, Dalby
- 66 Galatea Street, Charleville
- Corner Bunya Highway and Geritz Road, Kingaroy
- 118 Walker Street, Bundaberg
- 47-95 Urraween Road, Hervey Bay
- 89 Adelaide Street, Maryborough
- 71 Cartwright Road, Gympie
- 35 Ramsay Street, Cloncurry
- 165-179 Abel Smith Parade, Mount Isa
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD 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...
About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is Queensland's largest, most experienced training provider. TAFE Queensland deliver practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations in Queensland.
