Child Care Courses

The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care from Foundation Education enables you to build on your existing knowledge and experience in early childhood education, and move on up into leadership roles within the sector, including Centre Director or Services Manager.

You learn how to analyse information to guide children’s learning and how to foster and apply emotional intelligence.

Amongst other features of this course, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to plan and implement educational frameworks, and how to support learning and development of teams and individuals.

Work Placement

This course requires 280 hours of work in a registered childcare facility, supervised by a qualified staff member able to sign off on practical demonstration elements. Where required, Foundation Education will help you arrange work placement in your choice of location.

Assessments

Assessments will include a range of quizzes, knowledge questions and case studies. Students will also need to undertake workplace projects and observations and will be required to submit video evidence of their learnings.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program, it is not government funded.

If you are a kind and motivated person, passionate about looking after and educating young children, who needs the formal skills and work experience to succeed in the industry, this course could be for you!

The CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care from Foundation Education is delivered through a mix of online learning and practical work placement, which will provide you with strong employment opportunities in just 3 years.

You’ll learn how to:

• Support children with play-based learning
• Coach and supervise other Educators
• Manage Centre operations and admin tasks
• Use and apply an approved curriculum for learning

The course will take up to to 18 months for the Certificate III and up to 18 months for the Diploma.

Assessments

Assessments will include a range of quizzes, knowledge questions and case studies. Students will also need to undertake workplace projects and observations and will be required to submit video evidence of their learnings.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program, it is not government funded.

The CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care offered by Skills Generation is an essential qualification for those looking to embark on a rewarding career in early childhood education. This course equips students with the foundational skills and knowledge necessary to support children’s learning and development in various educational settings. Participants will learn to plan and deliver educational programs that promote children’s wellbeing, ensuring they are well-prepared to work in environments such as childcare centres, kindergartens, and family day care.

Throughout the course, students will engage with a comprehensive curriculum that includes core units focused on child health, safety, and holistic development. The program also emphasises the importance of inclusion and diversity, encouraging educators to foster positive relationships with children and their families. With a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, including a mandatory 160 hours of vocational work placement, graduates will be well-equipped to meet the demands of the early childhood sector and pursue further qualifications, such as the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Skills Generation is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment, with experienced trainers who bring extensive industry knowledge to the classroom. This course not only opens doors to various career pathways but also offers personal and professional satisfaction as educators play a vital role in shaping the lives of young learners. Enquire to learn more.

This course is delivered online and 160 hours of vocational work placement is required.

Government funding is available for eligible Queensland students.

NOTE: This course is NOT available to individuals on a 500 or 600 visa.

If you’re looking to formalise your competence in early childhood education, the nationally recognised CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care) from Foundation Education will provide you with the skills you need to work both in a Family Day Care home environment or be part of a larger more structured setting.

You’ll learn how to:

• Nurture toddlers and babies
• Support the health, well-being and safety of children
• Support children’s holistic learning and development
• Use an approved learning framework for teaching

Work Placement

With 160 hours of practical assessment work in a registered childcare facility, it will help further your career in child care with strong employment prospects after graduation.

This nationally recognised course is both flexible and online, and can be completed in just 18 months.

Assessments

Assessments will include a range of quizzes, knowledge questions and case studies. Students will also need to undertake workplace projects and observations and will be required to submit video evidence of their learnings.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program, it is not government funded.

If you enjoy working with young children in an educational setting and are looking for a fulfilling and in-demand career, then this CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification from Insight Training could be exactly what you’re looking for.

Once you have completed this course, you will be fully qualified to confidently perform in one of the myriad of early childhood education roles nationally. You will gain crucial industry knowledge such as how to support children’s health, safety and well-being, how to support the holistic learning and development of children, how to provide experiences to support children’s play and learning, how to meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care and how to identify and respond to children and young people at risk. This qualification  will also give you the minimum level of education required by Australian regulation to work in early childhood education and care environment.

As a part of this course, students will be required to complete a minimum of 160 hours of practical work experience in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia, which will give them the opportunity to test out their skills as well as give them real-world experience required to hit the ground running once they commence employment in the industry.

You have a choice of studying this course in-classroom at one of our campuses (in Morley, Joondalup or Rockingham) or studying 100% online. Please note that both options still involve the practical work experience component.

This CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is government funded through the Jobs and Skills WA program which applies to eligible WA residents. This course is also covered by the WA Government and Commonwealth’s “Free in ’23 – extended into ’24” program, where students who qualify can enrol in eligible courses at no cost. Enquire today to see if you qualify!

This course uses the following delivery methods, please take this into account when assessing course suitability:

• Blended with virtual classes – you can do the whole course online but you do need to attend some online classes at specific times (a couple of nights per week) with trainers. This study mode is government funded and is the most popular type of study mode used by students at Insight Training.

Please Note: This course is NOT available to people on a 500 or 600 visa.

 

 

If you want to launch a solid career in Early Childhood Education then this dual qualification from Foundation Education could be just what you’re after. The CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care) and CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will give you the skills, knowledge and work experience to enter this in-demand industry.

As well as learning how to support the education and health necessities for a young child, you’ll learn how to design and develop a curriculum and how to supervise staff. If you’re thinking of opening your own family day care centre, then this course is perfect for you to turn your home into a successful place of learning and business.

You’ll need to do a compulsory work placement for 440 hours (split between both qualifications), in a childcare facility in Australia. This will give you invaluable experience to use in your getting a job in your future career.

The course will take up to 18 months for the Certificate III and up to 18 months for the Diploma.

Assessments

Assessments will include a range of quizzes, knowledge questions and case studies. Students will also need to undertake workplace projects and observations and will be required to submit video evidence of their learnings.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program, it is not government funded.

Studying this online CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course from Open Colleges will equip you with the skills necessary to excel in the early childhood education sector. Upon completion of this online course you will gain all the required knowledge to interact appropriately with children while fulfilling their emotional, physical and self-care needs.

This program will give you a foundation of education and skills for working with children, including early childhood education. You will also be taught the legal and ethical framework for working in children’s services to aid you in identifying and responding to risk factors.

Gain practical skills

This online course includes a mandatory 120 hours of work placement. Workplace assessments and training must be undertaken in workplace organisations that are suitable for the course. There may be instances where you need to undergo a criminal records check or a Working with Children check. You will also need to have completed and hold a current Basic First Aid certificate, issued by an accredited provider.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service course, it is not government funded.

Get the qualification you need to work in early childhood education, with the nationally recognised CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care from Foundation Education. This course equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to implement learning frameworks, and support children’s development and wellbeing.

You’ll also learn how to use an approved learning framework to guide practice, and how to work across a range of age groups by providing nurturing care for babies, toddlers and children under direct supervision.

Work Placement

This course requires a minimum of 160 hours of work placement in a registered childcare facility, supervised by a qualified staff member able to sign off on practical demonstration elements.

Assessments

Assessments will include a range of quizzes, knowledge questions and case studies. Students will also need to undertake workplace projects and observations and will be required to submit video evidence of their learnings.

Please note:This is a fee-for-service program, it is not government funded.