CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
(Direct entry)(CRICOS Course Code: 108150M)
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 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.
AQF stands for Australian Qualification Framework while KIC stands for Kingston International College.
Fees
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application | $250.00 |
| Tuition | $8,800.00 |
| Resource | $450.00 |
| Total course amount | $9,500.00 |
| Commitment* | $500.00 |
Payment Terms & Conditions
- The Application fee must be paid in full prior to the issuance of a COE.
- The Commitment fee* must be paid in full by students taking this course individually.
- The Commitment fee will be adjusted/credited back to the student’s final term’s instalment of the course. See our Refund Policy for Terms & Conditions.
- The Resource fee must be paid in full prior to the issuance of a COE.
- The Tuition fee for First Term / Term 1 must be paid in full prior to the issuance of a COE. From Term 2 onwards, the remaining balance must be paid in equal termly instalments or as per the letter of offer.
- All fees advertised are in Australian Dollars (AUD).
Duration
- Total Duration: 52 weeks (40 academic weeks + 12 weeks of study breaks)
- Scheduled Classes: 2 days per week (mandatory)
- Academic Support: 1 day per week (Fridays)
- Academic Contact Hours: 20 hours per week
Entry Requirements
- Year 10 or equivalent and
- Achieve at least a score of IELTS 6.0, PTE 50, TOEFL 64, CEA 169, or OET B overall test result.
Course Packaging Rule
| UNIT NO | UNIT CODE | UNIT TITLE | UNIT PREREQUISITE/S Units marked with an *asterisk have one or more prerequisites. | UNIT DURATION (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 CORE UNITS | ||||
| 1 | CHCECE030 | Support inclusion and diversity (This unit will be partly delivered /Assessed in a specific 3rd party venue) | Nil | 2.5 |
| 2 | CHCECE031 | Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing (Work based training session of at least 160 hours in a 3rd party venue) | Nil | 2.5 |
| 3 | CHCECE032 | Nurture babies and toddlers (Work based training session of at least 160 hours in a 3rd party venue) | Nil | 2.5 |
| 4 | CHCECE033 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children (Work based training session of at least 160 hours in a 3rd party venue) | Nil | 2.5 |
| 5 | CHCECE034 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice (This unit will be partly delivered /Assessed in a specific 3rd party venue) | Nil | 2.5 |
| 6 | CHCECE035 | Support the holistic learning and development of children (Work based training session of at least 160 hours in a 3rd party venue) | Nil | 2.5 |
| 7 | CHCECE036 | Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning (Work based training session of at least 160 hours in a 3rd party venue) | Nil | 2.5 |
| 8 | CHCECE037 | Support children to connect with the natural environment (This unit will be partly delivered /Assessed in a specific 3rd party venue) | Nil | 2.5 |
| 9 | CHCECE038 | Observe children to inform practice (This unit will be partly delivered /Assessed in a specific 3rd party venue) | Nil | 2.5 |
| 10 | CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures (This unit will be partly delivered /Assessed in a specific 3rd party venue) | Nil | 2.5 |
| 11 | CHCECE055 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care | Nil | 2 |
| 12 | CHCECE056 | Work effectively in children’s education and care (This unit will be partly delivered /Assessed in a specific 3rd party venue) | Nil | 3 |
| 13 | CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (This unit will be partly delivered /Assessed in a specific 3rd party venue) | Nil | 3 |
| 14 | HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting (This unit will be delivered by a 3rd party provider) | Nil | 2 |
| 15 | HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | Nil | 1 |
| 2 ELECTIVE UNITS (2 Elective units selected from listed training.gov.au CHC30121 package) | ||||
| 16 | BSBSTR401 | Promote innovation in team environments | Nil | 2 |
| 17 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Nil | 2 |
| Academic weeks | 40 weeks | |||
| Course study breaks | 12 weeks | |||
| Total course duration for 17 units of competency | 52 weeks | |||