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The dual qualifications of CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course and CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support is an extensive program that readily equips graduates with theoretical and as well as practical skills to support a quality learning environment.
The CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course is the entry-level course that allows you to work in a childcare centre, as well as having other opportunities such as a becoming a qualified Nanny, working at a family day care and outside school care.
The CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support course provides you with the necessary skills to work in a range of educational settings in support of a teacher or supervisor.
Workplace training:
There is a mandatory work placement requirement of 220 hours (minimum) to complete this course. Students are provided with a Professional Development (PD) for the work placement for each course.
The work placement hours must be in an Australian regulated education and care service, which would include long day care, family daycare, preschools/kindergartens, outside school hours care, occasional care and mobile.
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Course summary
Course code
CHC30113+
CHC30213
Qualification gained
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care +
Certificate III in Education Support
Study mode
Flexible delivery (including online with some projects / activities and/or skills-based training)
Course fees
Pay up-front, pay by installment or completely customise your own payment plan
here.
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No VET-FEE loan debt
Flexible duration
Up to 30 months
Assessment method
Multiple Choice, Short Answer Questions, Case Study Questions, Professional Development Manual, Work Placement
Career opportunities
- Early Childhood Educator
- Qualified Nanny
- Long Day Care Worker
- Occasional Care Worker
- Family Day Care Worker
- Outside School Carer
- Teacher's Aide
- Teaching Assistant
Course units
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
HLTWHS001
Participate in workplace health and safety
CHCPRT001
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCECE002
Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE004
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
HLTAID004
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting**
CHCECE010
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCECE003
Provide care for children
CHCECE005
Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE011
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE013
Use information about children to inform practice
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CHCECE001
Develop cultural competence
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCEDS001
Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment
CHCEDS017
Contribute to the health and safety of students
CHCEDS007
Work effectively with students and colleagues
CHCEDS002
Assist in implementation of planned educational programs
CHCEDS003
Contribute to student education in all developmental domains
CHCEDS004
Contribute to organisation and management of classroom or centre
CHCEDS005
Support the development of literacy and oral language skills
CHCEDS006
Support the development of numeracy skills
CHCEDS018
Support students with additional needs in the classroom environment
CHCECE006
Support behaviour of children and young people
**You will need to undertake the first aid course unit externally, in your area and submit a copy of your certification to the College.
Entry requirements
- Access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection
- A good command of written English
- Ability to allocate appropriate study hours per week
If you have these essential requirements, then you can get started immediately.
Qualification pathways
- Complete the required training and the assessment requirements
- Have you studied a related course? Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- Are you currently working in a related industry? Apply for Recognition of Current Competency (RCC)
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