Are you passionate about working with children and supporting their growth and development?
This course gives you the essential skills to begin a meaningful career in early childhood education.
Students will learn relevant policies and procedures to ensure children's safety, promote inclusive practices, and begin to develop the knowledge and skills to commence an exciting career in the early childhood education and care sector. There is a Structured Workplace Learning component of this course that must be completed.
This program is for a partial completion of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. For students who wish to complete the full qualification, you will have the option of enrolling in the remaining units beyond your secondary schooling.
You will learn things like:
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caring for children’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs
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supporting play-based learning experiences
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observing and documenting children’s development
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communicating effectively with children, families, and colleagues
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health, hygiene, and safety in childcare environments
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positive behaviour guidance
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first aid and emergency response
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promoting inclusion and diversity in early childhood settings
Does this sound like you?
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Are caring, patient, and genuinely enjoy working with children
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Communicate well with people of all ages
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Value creativity, play, and holistic development
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Are organised, responsible, and able to follow routines
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Have the maturity to handle confidential and sensitive information
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Can work safely, stay calm in busy environments, and adapt to changing needs
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Enjoy working hands-on and contributing to a supportive team
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are considering a career in education, health, or social sciences
Qualification: Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and
Care
Qualification Code: CHC30121
Qualification Outcome: Partial Completion. Students will receive a
Statement of Attainment for Units of
Competency completed.
Delivery Provider (RTO): Various RTOs. Refer RTO and Location table
Delivery Location: Various locations. Refer RTO and Location table
Duration: One day per week for two years
Year Levels: Year 10 (check with your school), Year 11, Year 12
SWL: Structured Workplace Learning requirements
vary between VET courses and RTO’s. Check
with your VET Coordinator
Contribution to Senior
Secondary Certificate: Contributes to VCE, VCE VM and VPC in
accordance with current VCAA requirements.
Speak with your VET Coordinator for advice
specific to your senior pathway.
Transport: Students are responsible for travel to and from
the delivery location. Subject to transport
funding, SMRVC may provide transport on
certain routes. Check with your VET Coordinator.
Scored Program: No
Course Information
UNIT CODE UNIT OF COMPETENCY
CHCECE056
CHCDIV001
CHCECE037
HLTFSE001
CHCECE054
HLTWHS001
CHCECE038
CHCECE034
Work effectively in children’s education and care
Work with diverse people
Support children to connect with the natural environment
Follow basic food safety practices
Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
Participate in workplace health and safety
Observe children to inform practice
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
Units of Competency listed are a guide only and can change from year to year.
Check with your VET Coordinator.
RTO Providers & Delivery Locations
RTO LOCATION DELIVERY DAY/TIME
Bendigo TAFE (3077) Bendigo City Campus Tues: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Kangan Institute (3077) Broadmeadows Wed: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Victoria University (3113) Footscray, Nicholson Campus Wed: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Australia’s early childhood education and care sector continues to grow, with qualified educators needed to support children’s learning, development and wellbeing. Early childhood educators work across childcare centres, kindergartens and other early learning services, helping children build important skills during their formative years.
With strong demand for skilled workers, the sector offers meaningful employment, opportunities for further study and clear career pathways, including progression to Diploma-level qualifications and early childhood teaching.
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Career Opportunities:
This qualification offers pathways into diverse Early Childhood industries and roles, including:
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Early Childhood Educator (assistant level)
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Kindergarten Assistant
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Child Care Assistant
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Out of School Hours Care Assistant
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Nanny/Au Pair
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Family Day Care Worker
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Pathway to Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or further University studies (teaching, psychology, social work)
Future Ready Skills:
Students develop valuable employability skills including:
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Creativity
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Empathy
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Cultural Awareness
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Child Development
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Problem Solving
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Planning & Organisation
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Professional Practice
Furthur Study Pathways:
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Students are encouraged to complete the remaining Units of the CHEC30321 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and placement hours once they complete their schooling studies.
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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50121)
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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
How to apply:
All students must apply through their school VET Coordinator and submit their Expression of Interest by the required dates. Placement is subject to availability and school approval.
Fees:
VET course and materials costs vary between courses. Refer to your VET Coordinator.