Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care (VIC only)

In the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course, the subjects that students may study include:

Core Units

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

Elective Units

• HLTFSE001 – Follow basic food safety practices
• BSBTWK301 – Use inclusive work practices

160 hours of practical work placement at a regulated children’s service is also required.

Delivery and Assessment

Class-based (Face-to-face or Blended) – 35 Sessions

• 30 X 5 Hour Theory Sessions
• 4 X 5 Hour Classroom-Based Practical Skills Sessions
• 1 X 8 Hour First Aid Class
• 160 hours practical placement
• 2 X 2 Hour Assessor Workplace Visit
• Recommended 15 hours of self-paced learning per week
• Average duration 12 months

Enhanced Blended Model – 49 Sessions

• 44 X 5 Hour Live Online Theory Sessions (extra support)
• 4 X 5 Hour Classroom-Based Practical Skills Sessions (you must book these in)
• 1 X 8 Hour First Aid Class (you must book this in)
• 160 hours practical placement
• 2 X 2 Hour Assessor Workplace Visit
• Recommended 15 hours of self-paced learning per week
• Average duration 15 months

Self-paced Model (Available from April 2025)

• Self-paced theory – study plans available for 9 month fast track or 15 month standard duration
• 4 X 5 Hour Classroom-Based Practical Skills Sessions
• 1 X 8 Hour First Aid Class
• 160 hours practical placement
• 2 X 2 Hour Assessor Workplace Visit
• Self -paced learning per week depends on duration, averages 15-25 hours per week
• Average duration 15 months

Assessment

• Online Theory questions in Canvas our Learning Management System
• Oral questions
• Projects
• Observations of skills
• Log book

Credit transfer and RPL available

Practical Placement

• 160 hours of practical placement at a regulated children’s service
• Class-based students: Placement can commence from your final group
• Self-paced students: Placement commences after all theory & skills have been completed
• Assessor workplace visits can be booked after all classes have been completed and placement hours are nearly complete
• You must leave enough placement hours to cover time required to complete visits after all classes have been completed
• Meet industry working with children check
• Ability to travel to placement
• Travel fees will apply for visits over 50km from head office

Established over 20 years ago, Melbourne College of Further Education (MCFE) is a highly regarded and well-respected government-registered training organisation (RTO). Headquartered in Melbourne, with a range of training sites throughout the city and suburbs, MCFE prides itself on their history of successfully providing quality education and training for thousands of past students.

Whether you’re studying in classroom or online, MCFE offers top-of-the-line facilities, inspiring trainers with plenty of industry experience and excellent student support that will ensure a great experience and optimum chance of success for all students in all their courses.

MCFE is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 21340).