Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care - Southern Cross Education InstituteSouthern Cross Education Institute

CHC30121

Certificate III in

EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION & CARE

CRICOS 108095B

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 welldeveloped 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 kindergarten

DURATION

50 weeks – Full Time

including work placement

MODE OF STUDY

On Campus

WORK PLACEMENT

160 Hours

STATE SUBSIDIES

Domestic Students

Available

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VET STUDENT LOANS

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TUITION FEES

Domestic Students
International Students

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Entry Requirements

pathways & Employment

UNITS OF STUDY

Domestic Students

To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at a certificate III level, this can be demonstrated via the following:

Participate in a Pre-training Review (PTR)
Undertake a Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) assessment to determine suitability for admission and identify support needs
Be physically fit, enjoy being with children, have patience, understanding, energy, adaptability and a willingness to take responsibility

Additional requirements upon course commencement / prior to industry work placement:

A National Police Check (NPC)
A Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Vaccinations which can include COVID, hepatitis A and B, and influenza
Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
Hold or undertake (SA ONLY):
- Disability services employment screening
- Vulnerable person-related employment screening

International Students

To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at
a certificate III level, this can be demonstrated via the following:

Aged 18 years or above, and
Must have completed Year 12 or equivalent
Minimum English level of IELTS 6.0* or equivalent. Candidates originating from student visa assessment levels 1 and 2 without the required IELTS score can undertake Language, Literacy and Numeracy Indicator Test (against the ACSF).For information on student visa assessment levels, refer to Department of Home Affairs website https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au
Moderate level of computer literacy required
Evidence of full COVID-19 immunisation with the TGA approved vaccine
Be physically fit, enjoy being with children, have patience, understanding, energy, adaptability and a willingness to take responsibility

Additional Requirements prior to work placement

A National Police Check (NPC)
A Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Vaccinations which can include COVID, hepatitis A and B, and influenza
Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
Hold or undertake (SA ONLY):
- Disability services employment screening
- Vulnerable person-related employment screening
- Aged care sector employment screening

Note: If a student has a Disclosable Court Outcome registered against their name, we are unable to assist with placement as an industry will not accept students without a clear record. This requirement is not negotiable. Please note, in Victoria, this includes any offence that may have occurred up to 10 years ago and will show offences that state they are “without conviction”.

Further study pathways

After achieving this Certificate III qualification, individuals may continue their studies in CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Employment Opportunities

This course may provide employment opportunities in centre-based care, occasional care, out of school hour’s care and family day care.

Job roles include:

Early childhood educator
Playgroup supervisor
Family day care worker
Nanny
Childhood Education Assistant

Core Units

CHCECE030Support inclusion and diversity

CHCECE031Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing

CHCECE032Nurture babies and toddlers

CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

CHCECE035Support the holistic learning and development of children

CHCECE036Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning

CHCECE037Support children to connect with the natural environment

CHCECE038Observe children to inform practice

CHCECE054Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures

CHCECE055Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care

CHCECE056Work effectively in children’s education and care

CHCPRT001Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

HLTAID012Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective Units

HLTINF006

Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

CHCDIV001Work with diverse people

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