CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
CRICOS CODE: 115222H
Enrolment Fee: $250 (non refundable)
Tuition Fee: refer to our latest Fee Schedule
52 weeks (inclusive of holidays)
Mode: Full-time face-to-face classroom mode
This 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. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under the guidance of others, though in some contexts that guidance may not be on-site.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of at least 160 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.
States College Australia will use a range of assessment methods for this course to produce valid decisions and recognise that learners demonstrate competence in a variety of ways. Assessments for this course have been designed for classroom-based face‐to‐face delivery and assessment. Assessment methods include written tasks, practical tasks, projects, case studies, knowledge test, and observation supported by activities such as role plays, presentations, and group and individual work
- Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
- International: IELTS 6 with a minimum 5.5 in each band, or equivalent
- At least 18 years of age at the commencement of the course
Other entry requirements apply.
States College conducts pre-enrolment needs analysis to best tailor the course and support services to all the candidates. A pre-enrolment interview may also be required. Information for student support, including LLND and learning support, can be found here.
International students: States College Australia offers various intakes throughout the year. International students can enter the course at any of these intakes, subject to meeting entry requirements.
The intakes are also published in States College’s Academic Calendar.
Program Structure
To attain Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, you will need to complete;
Total number of units = 17
Pathway
Please Note: The pathways are not prerequisites; rather a reference point that can be utilised by States College when determining the suitability for enrolment with prospective learners. For additional details please refer Entry Requirements.
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