CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Looking to make a real difference in the lives of children while building a secure and fulfilling career? The CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care at Australian College provides the knowledge, skills, and practical experience you need to thrive in this vital and growing industry.

Why Choose Child Care?

Child care professionals play a vital role in early childhood development, shaping young minds during their formative years. By enrolling in this course, you’ll gain the ability to provide compassionate, educational care, helping set children up for lifelong success.

Why Certificate III?

This nationally recognised qualification is your entry point into the child care industry in Australia. It equips you with foundational knowledge and hands-on experience, enabling you to support children’s development, ensure their well-being, and create nurturing environments that foster growth.

Why Choose Our Course?

• Job-Ready Skills – Practical experience in real-world child care settings ensures you graduate with the skills employers seek.
• Flexible Learning – Study online at your own pace, with the support of experienced trainers committed to your success.
• National Accreditation – Our course meets all Australian standards, giving you a competitive advantage in the job market.
• High-Demand Career – The need for qualified child care workers is growing. Secure your future in a field that makes a lasting impact.

What You’ll Learn

• Child development fundamentals
• Creating safe and supportive environments
• Early childhood education programming
• Health and safety practices in child care
• Fostering creativity and emotional growth in young children

Course Highlights

• Work Placement in a real early childhood education and care environment – Gain hands-on experience in real-world child care settings, under the guidance of industry professionals.
• Comprehensive Curriculum – Learn about child development, health and safety, and the importance of play-based learning.
• Flexible Learning – Enjoy the convenience of online study, allowing you to balance work and personal commitments.
• Supportive Environment – Learn from passionate trainers dedicated to early childhood education.

Invest in Your Future

The child care sector is rapidly expanding, with employers actively seeking qualified professionals. Completing this course puts you on the path to a secure and rewarding career with opportunities for advancement.

Your Path to Success:

• Flexible Learning – Study at your own pace, with self-paced learning over 12-24 months.
• Online Delivery – Learn from the comfort of your home.
• Expert Support – Access coaching and guidance from experienced trainers.

Enrol today and take the first step towards a rewarding career in child care!

For more information, call us on +61 1300 783 283.

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Course Description

The CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia.

Educators within an early childhood education and care environment 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 judgement when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under the guidance of other, though in some contexts that guidance may not be onsite.

While studying this course, students will gain essential skills in areas such as how to communicate with children, support play and learning/basic development needs, provide food and basic health services including first aid and work health and safety processes.

Completion of at least 160 hours work placement in an approved early childhood education and care centre which will provide the student with hands on experience under the supervision of a qualified and experienced workplace supervisor.

*Note: It is the student’s responsibility to organise their own work placement for the course. Please contact the College for more information.

Flexible Duration

Up to 18 months – Can be extended up to and no longer than 3 months depending on course progression.

Study Load

Self-Paced – Completion of one unit per month is recommended to ensure ongoing progression and completion within the course duration.

Start Date

Start anytime

Course Units

This qualification consists of 17 units (15 core units and 2 elective units).

Course Completion / Qualification Pathways

Students obtaining a ‘Competent’ result for all units of competency will achieve the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care certificate.

A Statement of Attainment will be issued to students who complete less than the required units for the full qualification.

*Note: Australian College does not guarantee successful completion of the course nor guarantees a particular employment outcome on completion of the qualification.’

Graduates may choose to further their study through enrolment in the:

• CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
• CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support
• CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

Career Opportunities

On completion of the course, graduates may aspire to work in the industry as Childcare Assistant, Early Childhood Educator, Family Day Care Educator, Nanny, Playgroup Coordinator, Crèche Worker

This course does not have mandatory entry requirements as outlined in the training package.

However, Australian College has certain admission criteria for this course. Prospective students must:

• be minimum 15 years of age or older at the time of enrolment. Parental consent is required from all students under the age of 18 years
• complete a language, literacy and numeracy test prior to enrolment
• have access to an approved operational early childhood and care environment to complete work placement requirements
• have access to work colleagues or individuals prepared to participate in audio/video roleplays for specific assessment tasks
• obtain their Unique Student Identifier (USI) and provide it to Australian College. Information on how to obtain a USI can be found here.
• agree to comply with Australian College policies and procedures as published on the website and outlined in the Student Handbook.
• pay all fees as outlined in the Enrolment Terms and Conditions.

Students must have access to and be able to operate:

• An internet-enabled PC/Laptop or similar running a current operating system (e.g. Windows 10 or Mac OSX)
• An audio/video recording device (such as a mobile phone) for the purpose of preparing audio/video assessment recordings
• Zoom/GoogleMeet for the direct observation assessment tasks
• Microsoft Office (or compatible software)
• Current web browser (e.g., Chrome)
• Adobe Acrobat Reader or another PDF document viewer
• Valid email address

Childcare Work Placement requirements:

• Working with Children Check (WWCC) or Blue Card (State Specific)
• Health checks (where required by the childcare centre)
• Current immunisation records

Overseas Students Policy

This course is not available to students on an Overseas Student Visa.

As defined in the ESOS Act 2000, Overseas students are not eligible to apply to enrol in this nationally recognised course, nor are they eligible for certification. Please refer to the Enrolment Terms and Conditions.

This course is delivered using an asynchronous study methodology, utilising mainly online delivery (eLearning) of training materials supported with emails and phone calls with the trainer and assessor, on request.

Self-paced completed online in your own time, at your own pace. We provide our students ongoing support throughout the course duration via telephone, emails and/or virtual online meetings.

The course also requires completion of at least 160 hours work placement in an approved early childhood education and care centre which will provide the student with hands on experience under the supervision of a qualified and experienced workplace supervisor.

*Note: It is the student’s responsibility to organise their own work placement for the course. Please contact us for more information.

Assessments

To ensure we gather all types of evidence as required by the training package and unit requirements, various assessment methods are being used to assess the student’s competencies.

Following are assessment methods used for this qualification:

• Knowledge/Theory based assessment consisting of questions and answers
• Case Studies – includes analysis of case studies and answering questions
• Projects and Work Placement Projects – depending on the unit, projects may have to be completed in a simulated environment or in a real workplace
• Direct Observations* – conducted by the RTO Assessor virtually (online via GoogleMeet)
• Supervised workplace practical activities
• Third Party Reports
• Work Placement Portfolio
• Audio/video recordings of practical demonstration such as roleplays, interacting with children and parents, etc.

*Note: Direct Observations will be organised at a time convenient for all parties (ie. Student, Workplace Supervisor and Assessor) and are conducted by the RTO Assessor virtually (online).

RPL and Credit Transfer is available for all students to consider. Students will be provided with information about RPL and Credit Transfer prior to enrolment. Australian College will recognise the AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other RTO’s, upon verification with the issuing organisation.

For more information on RPL and Credit Transfer email us at: [email protected] 

Course Fees – $3,500

PAYMENT OPTION 1 – $1,400 on enrolment, $1,400 on week 2, $700 on week 3
PAYMENT OPTION 2 – $450 deposit, then $70 weekly (for 50 weeks) = $3,950
PAYMENT OPTION 3 – Zip Money or customise your own payment plan