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CHC30121
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This course meets the Nationally Recognised Training standards. It is listed on the Australian government's National Register for Vocational Education and Training (VET). Studying this course leads to a qualification that's recognised throughout Australia, and lets employers know that you have the right skills for the job.
This course is covered by the Victorian Government’s Skills First Funding Program and eligible students will be able to study this course with low fees. Please enquire to see if you qualify for government funding.
For students not eligible for government funding, full course fees will apply.
Concession rates are available for holders or dependents of holders of:
Tuition Fees
Only one fee will apply based on your eligibility for skills first funding.
Skills First Funded – $250
Skills First Funded Concession – $50
Fee for Service – $5,000
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Payment Plans and Discounts
For full fee-paying students, MCFE offers an easy payment plan that allows you to pay your fees in instalments over the duration of the course. If you pay a portion up front, you can receive a discount up to 30%.
Skills First Funding
You may be eligible for a government-subsidised place through the Skills First Funding Program. If you are eligible, the government will contribute to the cost of your training. Enquire to check your individual eligibility. There are limitations to using Victorian government funding, you need to make sure you are using your funding for the right course, as it may affect your access to future government funding.
General Eligibility Criteria
1. Evidence of citizenship/residency, you must be either:
a. an Australian citizen;
b. a holder of a permanent visa; or
c. a New Zealand citizen
2. You can enrol in a maximum of 2 funded qualifications and 2 funded skills sets in one year
3. You can undertake up to 2 funded programs at one time
4. At MCFE we require you to be 17 and over and not enrolled in high school to access funding
Further exemptions or eligibility criteria may apply and will be discussed with an MCFE course advisor.
Skills First Funding
You may be eligible to receive Skills First Funding for this course!
Looking for flexibility in how you pay for your course? We offer a variety of courses that include payment plans as an option, so you can pursue your education while managing your finances more effectively.
,Looking for courses with a simple, upfront payment structure? Browse our selection of courses that allow you to pay in full at enrolment, offering you a clear path to qualification without ongoing payment commitments.
,Eligible students in Victoria can take advantage of government-subsidised training through the VIC Skills First program. Explore courses supported by the VIC Skills First program.
Melbourne College of Further Education is only accepting 2025 enrolments for this course.
If you love working with young children in an educational setting, and would like to turn this love into a rewarding career, then this CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care from Melbourne College of Further Education (MCFE) could be the ideal qualification to get you started.
This course offers a comprehensive program that will ensure that you gain all the essential skills and knowledge to start working and performing confidently in the childcare sector. It covers a range of crucial topics, including child development, safety and nutrition, and communication with parents and caregivers.
With a focus on hands-on experience and practical training, graduates of this course are well-equipped to enter the workforce as confident and competent early childhood education professionals. The course features 160 hours of practical work placement at an approved children’s service which will give you the practical experience you need to hit the ground running in any childcare role.
This course is covered by the Victorian Government’s Skills First Funding Program and eligible students will be able to study this course with low fees. Please enquire to see if you qualify for this government funding.
Delivery
This course is delivered over 35 Sessions, average duration is 12 months. There are:
– 30 x 5-hour theory sessions
– 4 x 5-hour classroom-based practical skills sessions
– 1 x 8-hour First aid class
– 2 x 2-hour Assessor workplace visits and 160 hours of work placement in an approved childcare centre
– Recommended 15 hours of self-paced learning per week
Assessments include written and oral questions, projects, and observations of skills.
While completing the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification from MCFE, you may study the following subjects:
Core units:
Elective units:
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.
On completion of this course, you will gain a nationally recognised CHC30121 Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care qualification from MCFE.
You will have all the skills and confidence you need to start performing successfully in one of a wide range of early childhood care roles available in various childcare services.
