The Suzan Johnston Organization

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Suzan Johnston is committed to producing childcare educators who are truly dedicated professionals and capable of providing the best possible standard of care for children. Our CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care graduates are very well respected within the industry and actively sought after by employers Australia-wide.

The CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care will train you to care for children, support their development and make sure their environment is safe and nurturing – enabling the children within your care to reach their full potential.

The structure and course material within our exclusive childcare course ensures that our graduates are multi-skilled and have a wide range of employment opportunities.

In addition to the required childcare subjects, our unique course also includes our image/confidence development subjects and résumé/interview preparation workshops.

Duration and delivery mode

Choose your preferred study mode:

OPTION 1: Weekly Virtual Classes (2 Days per Week) – Fast Track Delivery
Duration: 7 – 8 months

OPTION 2: Weekly Virtual Classes (2 Days per Week) – Longer duration due to study breaks at the end of each module
Duration: 14 months

OPTION 3: Online, Self-paced delivery
Duration: 8 – 14 Months

Work Placement

Unless you are already employed within the industry, you will also need to complete a MINIMUM of 160 hours of practical placement (placement is usually scheduled a minimum of one day per week).

We will assist you in finding a suitable placement host; located close to your home. If you secure paid employment in a regulated child care centre – your paid hours of employment can be your practical placement hours.