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CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Description

Learn childcare skills in the classroom & practical daycare placements. This course covers the fundamentals of childhood development and caring for children.

In This Program
  • Develop job ready skills for the Early Childhood Education and Care industry.
  • Hands on experience with the guidance of our qualified teachers.
  • Learn in a positive atmosphere and have access to state-of-the-art facilities.
We will teach you practical skills in areas of:
  • Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
  • Nurture babies and toddlers
  • Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
  • Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
  • Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning

Nationally Recognised

Yes

Work Placement/ Industry Experience

Student are required to complete mandatory Professional Experience Placement total of 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, as a part of this qualification.

Delivery Mode

Course Duration

52 Weeks

Location

Various locations across Qld

Entry Requirements

As such there are no entry requirements for this course, however students are required to undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment and Pre-Training Review. This will determine a candidate’s suitability and relevance for the course and identification of any support required.

Career Opportunities

Funding Eligibility

This Course is subsidised under the 2023-2024 Queensland VET Investment Plan administered by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT).

To be eligible to enrol in the Certificate 3 Guarantee, prospective participants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

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(In addition to the standard eligibility requirements, specific restrictions and/or exemptions may apply for participation in certain subsidised qualifications. Any additional eligibility requirements will be based on industry advice or requirements under the relevant national training package and will be detailed in the Queensland Training Subsidies List.)

Co-Contribution Fees (For Certificate 3 Guarantee Program)

QUALIFICATION CODE AND NAME NON – CONCESSIONAL STUDENTS CONCESSIONAL STUDENTS
CHC30121 CERTIFICATE III IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE $2.00 PER UNIT,
$34.00 TOTAL		 $1.00 PER UNIT,
$17.00 TOTAL

Co-contribution Fee represents the total non-government subsidised portion of essential training costs for the participant to undertake the qualification. This fee includes total cost to the student to enrol, undertake training and be awarded the qualification

UNITS

This course has 17 units of competency:

Unit Code Unit Name Core/Elective
CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care Core
CHCECE056 Work effectively in children’s education and care Core
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety Core
CHCECE031 Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing Core
CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers Core
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting Core
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk Core
CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity Core
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures Core
CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children Core
CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice Core
CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children Core
CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning Core
CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment Core
CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice Core
HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety Elective
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people Elective