Westgate Community Initiatives Group

CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Have you recently started working or intending to start a rewarding career in the childcare services industry and wanting to get suitably qualified? 

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121) covers the basics of childhood development and caring for children. You will gain the skills and expertise to provide quality education in an early childhood setting, helping educators to provide a healthy, safe and caring environment for children. The qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. They support children’s wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework.

Students facing barriers to education and employment are encouraged to apply; including people with disabilities, women and mature aged students.

Delivery mode

Westgate Community Initiatives Group offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.

Work Placement

160 hours of work placement

Locations
  • unit 4/2b Parker Street, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
  • Clear Police Check
  • Working with Children Check
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $3,789 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
Study mode On Campus / Online
Duration 52 Weeks
Estimated fee* $3,789 $0

Career opportunities

The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care will prepare you for the following roles.

About Westgate Community Initiatives Group

WCIG empowers people facing disadvantage to achieve employment, training and independence.
Operating since 1995
Legal name Workforce Plus Inc
RTO code 4185