Foundation Education
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care) and Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- This is NOT a FREE TAFE course, government funding is NOT available. Payment plan options are available.
- Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. Limited visa holders can be accepted pending a VEVO check. This provider is not CRICOS registered and cannot accept Subclass 500 visa holders.
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Course Information
The combined CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care) + CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care equips you with the required experience, training and expertise to work in a variety of early childhood education jobs. This course reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia.
Upon graduation, you will be qualified to take on various positions in early childhood education, from assistant educator to leadership roles where the duties are varied, fulfilling and crucial to childhood development. You will graduate with the skills and understanding to work in family daycare centres, preschools or kindergartens.
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care — up to 18 months
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care) — up to 18 months
- Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
- Drive children’s holistic learning experiences
- Support children’s wellbeing and development in the context of an approved learning framework
- Design and implement curriculum while maintaining compliance with national guidelines
Subjects
To achieve the Certificate III and Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, you must complete 32 units.
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Career Pathway
- Family Day Care Educator
- Long Day Care Educator
- Kindergarten Assistant
- Childcare Assistant
- Early Childhood Educator
- Lead Educator
- Childcare Director
- Educational Leader
- Group Leader
- Assistant Director
Course Features
Ready to make your mark?
Earn a nationally recognised qualification that will leave you prepared for an enriching, lifelong career in just three years.
Looking to change careers?
If early childhood education settings appeal, get certified through a flexible, online course that boasts strong employment opportunities upon graduating.
Want to lead the team?
With this qualification, you’ll graduate with the skills and experience to apply for coveted leadership roles n this sector.
Professional Recognition
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia
Eligibility
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care) must be completed before commencing CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Students’ skills and capabilities to undertake this training product will be assessed and advice on suitability will be provided during the pre-enrolment process.
Work Placement
For the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care) there are 160 hours of mandatory placement. For the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care there are 280 hours.
Students must have access to a classroom environment catering to primary or secondary school students, within at least one school in Australia, AND access to a qualified teacher who is employed at the school.
Where required, we will assist you in organising a work placement location of your choosing. Students must also apply for their Working with Children check at course commencement.
Curriculum
- Assessments will include a range of quizzes, knowledge questions and case studies. Students will also need to undertake workplace projects and observations and will be required to submit video evidence of their learnings
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