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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (QLD only)

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.

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Payment plan, QLD Certificate 3 Guarantee Subsidy

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

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.

Online, Workplace

Payment plan, Upfront payment

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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50121) course offered online through Open Colleges is the ideal for those who wish to work with children in an early childhood education environment, those who wish to upgrade their existing qualifications, or those who wish to pursue a leadership role in a daycare service.

This online diploma course will provide you with the skills and training to be able to plan and implement programs in early childhood services. You will develop the capabilities required to cope with the complex daily challenges involved in the management of childcare facilities. In most states, this qualification is the highest required to work at a director or service manager level.

Open Colleges students receive complimentary 12-month student membership to Early Childhood Australia (ECA) after successful completion of the first module, providing a range of benefits.

Gain practical skills

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113) includes a work placement component to ensure that you graduate with a strong mix of practical work experience and academic foundation. The requirements of this course include 240 hours of structured workplace learning registered childcare facility.

You will also need to complete a First Aid Certificate to demonstrate competency for Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting (HLTAID004) at your own cost prior to undertaking your work placement. Additionally, you will need to be able to meet the physical requirements of workplace performance such as manual handling and lifting.

There are no deadlines and no classrooms – you study at your own pace, in your own time.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrolment with Open Colleges.

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Fee For Service, Payment plan, Upfront payment

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (WA only)

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.

Blended, Classroom, On Campus, Workplace

Payment plan, Upfront payment

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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

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

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

Online, Workplace

Payment plan, Upfront payment

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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.

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care) and Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

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

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

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care)

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

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

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (VIC only)

If you love working with young children, are passionate about the importance of education in their lives, and would love to build a career in early childhood education, then this CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification from Phillips Institute may be just what you’re after! This nationally recognised training course equips you with the skills and knowledge to meet the requirements for working in this exciting and challenging sector.

With this course, you could become a skilled early childhood education professional and qualify to work in a wide range of early childhood careers. The course will teach you essential skills such as caring for babies and toddlers, early childhood learning and development fundamentals, how to use an approved learning framework and how to provide experiences to support children’s play and learning.

This is a class-based course, which includes 160 hours of work placement within an approved childcare institution which will ensure that you have the practical experience needed to hit the ground running in your new early childhood education role.

This course is covered by the Victorian Government’s Skills First funding program and eligible students can have 100% of their tuition fees covered. Please enquire now to see if you qualify for this government funding.

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Payment plan, Upfront payment, VIC Skills First Funding

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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

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

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Greater Sydney Area)

The CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care offered by h&h Accredited Training is designed for individuals eager to embark on a rewarding career in childcare. This comprehensive course covers essential skills and knowledge required to educate and care for children aged 0-6 years. Participants will engage in practical learning experiences, including onsite work placements at partnering early learning centres, allowing them to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. The curriculum encompasses core units that focus on health, safety, inclusion, and the holistic development of children, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for various roles in the industry.

Throughout the course, students will also receive training in first aid, which is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of children in their care. With flexible learning options available, including on campus, distance, and online formats, h&h Accredited Training caters to diverse learning preferences. The course not only equips students with the necessary qualifications but also fosters a deep understanding of cultural diversity and the importance of nurturing positive relationships with children. Enquire to learn more about how this qualification can set the foundation for a fulfilling career in early childhood education.

This course can be studied 100% online, on h&h Accredited Training’s campus in Granville, NSW, or in distance mode (home-based with once-a-week access to one-on-one trainer support either at the campus or via video-conference).

160 hours of work placement is also required.

Government funding is available to eligible NSW residents.

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

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NSW Smart and Skilled Funding, Payment plan

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CHC50121

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Are you passionate about working with children and ready to take your early childhood education and care career to the next level? If so, the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care qualification from Phillips Institute is designed specifically for you! This nationally recognised training course provides you with the necessary skills and knowledge to meet the requirements for a leading role in this exciting and challenging industry.

The course is comprised of 15 units, including 12 core units and 3 elective units, which cover a range of essential skills and knowledge. These include ensuring the health and safety of infants and young children, caring for babies and toddlers, using an approved learning framework, analysing information to inform learning, designing and implementing the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development, working in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children, and developing teams and individuals.

Upon completion of the program, you will be equipped with the necessary expertise to pursue a successful career in early childhood education, making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families.

This course is delivered in-class (at Phillips Institute’s campus in Carnegie, Victoria) or online and includes 280 hours practical work placement to ensure you have an opportunity to practice your skills and knowledge.

The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is covered by the Victorian Government’s Skills First funding program and eligible students can have 100% of their tuition fees covered. Please enquire now to see if you qualify for this government funding.

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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (Greater Sydney Area)

The CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care offered by h&h Accredited Training is designed for aspiring educators who have completed CHC30121 or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. This comprehensive course equips students with the essential skills to develop, implement, and evaluate effective education and care programs for young children. Participants will gain insights into the national learning frameworks, legislative requirements, and a holistic approach to child development, all while learning to view the world through a child’s perspective.

Throughout the course, students will engage with twelve core units and three elective units that cover a wide range of topics, including maintaining a safe environment, nurturing creativity, and fostering positive interactions among children. The program also includes practical work placements, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings, thereby enhancing their employability in one of Australia’s fastest-growing industries. With flexible learning options available, including on campus, distance, and online formats, students can tailor their educational experience to fit their lifestyle.

By completing the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, graduates can pursue various roles such as educator, director, or supervisor in childcare settings. This qualification not only prepares individuals for immediate employment but also lays the groundwork for further career advancement in the field. Enquire to learn more.

280 hours of work placement is also required.

Government funding is available to eligible NSW residents.

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

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (VIC only)

Are you passionate about working with children and looking for a career that’s both challenging and rewarding? The CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care from Melbourne City Institute of Education (MCIE) could be your ideal path into the early childcare industry.

This qualification is the essential stepping stone for those aiming to work in early childhood education and care. At MCIE, you will learn critical aspects of child care (age 0-6 years old), including how to respond to risks, maintain a safe and healthy environment, use approved learning frameworks to guide children’s learning, development, and participation. You’ll gain the skills to work effectively in a team, guiding children’s play and leisure, and ensuring they have a safe, happy, and fulfilling experience under your care.

You will learn vital skills such as supporting children’s holistic learning and development, creating enriching play experiences, working effectively in educational settings, and adhering to legal and ethical standards. You’ll also gain invaluable hands-on experience with 160 hours of practical work placement in a professional early childhood service setting, guided by experienced industry professionals.

MCIE offers flexible learning options, including on-campus and blended delivery with a mix of face-to-face and virtual sessions. You’ll have the chance to engage in practical training on campus at least once a month. The course is available at MCIE’s Melbourne campus and can be completed in approximately 9-12 months, including placement.

Take the first step towards a fulfilling career in early childhood education and care with MCIE. Enrol now and start making a difference in the lives of children!

Government funding
If you qualify for government funding, you could study this course for just $150! The Victorian government subsidises this course, making it accessible and affordable for eligible students.

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Perth & Mandurah)

This course is currently for Western Australia residents only.

If you’re the type of person who loves working with young children in an educational setting, and are looking to start a rewarding career in the early childhood education sector, then this CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification from Gateway Training Academy could make it happen for you.

This certificate focuses on the responsibilities of professionals engaged in early childhood education and care within regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. To enable you to become an effective early childhood educator, the course will cover essential fields such as how to support children’s health, safety, and wellbeing; how to support the holistic learning and development of children; how to provide experiences to support children’s play and learning; and how to meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care, amongst others. By the end of the course, you will have all the skills as well as confidence to commence work at any early childhood care service in Australia.

This course is conducted in classroom at Gateway Training Academy’s campuses in Fremantle, Perth and Mandurah in Western Australia.

Government Funding available to eligible Western Australian residents. Enquire to check your eligibility.

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

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About Early Childhood Education Courses

The Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) industry plays a vital role in shaping the future of Australian children. This sector focuses on the wellbeing, education, and development of young children, providing a nurturing environment that fosters growth and learning. With a strong emphasis on quality care and education, ECEC professionals are dedicated to creating enriching experiences that support children’s early development.

Recent initiatives by the Australian Government, including a comprehensive workforce study, highlight the importance of strategic planning in this sector. By understanding workforce needs and addressing issues such as retention and career progression, the ECEC industry is poised for growth and improvement. This proactive approach ensures that educators are well-equipped to meet the evolving demands of early childhood education.

As the industry continues to expand, opportunities for career advancement and professional development are abundant. With a diverse range of roles available, from educators to directors, individuals entering the ECEC field can look forward to a fulfilling career that makes a significant impact on the lives of children and their families. The commitment to high-quality education and care positions the ECEC sector as a rewarding and essential part of the Australian workforce.

Overall, the Early Childhood Education and Care industry is a dynamic and promising field, offering a pathway for passionate individuals to contribute to the foundational years of children’s lives. With ongoing support and investment, the future of ECEC in Australia looks bright, paving the way for a generation of well-rounded and capable individuals.