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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. They support children’s wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well- developed skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under the guidance of others, though in some contexts that guidance may not be on-site. Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens. To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 160 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.

Assessments will be conducted in a variety of formats which can include written questions and answers, projects, simulations, demonstrations, and third-party logbook.

  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Have completed study of Year 12 or equivalent.
  • Proof of English language proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
  • A Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • Vaccination and health screenings
  • Police Check
  • Additional evidence that work placement provider may require
Course Structure

The following units are included in this course and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed. There are 17 units of competency in total, which include 15 core units and 2 elective units.

15 Core Units

CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity

CHCECE031 Support independence and wellbeing

CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers

CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children

CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning

CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment

CHCECE038 Observe children to support practice

CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures

CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care

CHCECE056 Work effectively in children’s education and care

CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

 

 

 

2 elective units

CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

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