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CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Melbourne Only)

Study Method Blended, In-class
Locations Caroline Springs, Clyde, Dandenong, Fawkner, Hoppers Crossing, Melbourne, Victoria, Werribee
Institution Melbourne College of Further Education
Recognition Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date Enrol anytime
Melbourne College of Further Education
  • This course is delivered with Skills First Funding for eligible individuals
  • This course is only available to Australian or New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Course overview

Are you patient, flexible and wanting to help nurture our future generation?

Our CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is a course designed for entry-level into the early childhood education and care industry. As a childcare worker, you will be responsible for the care of children with a childcare facility, making sure you provide the best care possible based on the needs of each individual child and their programs.

Gaining the Early Childhood Education and Care certification will assure you have the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in today’s today’s childcare profession. We employ trainers that are current in the industry, either running their own businesses or working as authorised supervisors and mentors in childcare centres, Trainers who are able to give you insight into the industry and daily demands and are current on best practice in the industry.

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Job outcomes

  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Family Day Care Educator
  • Kindergarten Assistant
  • Childcare Assistant
  • Playgroup Supervisor

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Recognitions

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

  • Victoria
    • Melbourne
      • Caroline Springs
      • Clyde
      • Dandenong
      • Fawkner
      • Hoppers Crossing
      • Werribee

Duration study load

  • The course is delivered over 35 weekly sessions (30 theory classes + 4 practical skills classes + 1 first aid class)
  • 160 hours of practical placement with 2 assessor workplace visits
  • Self-paced learning, which is approximately 15 hours per week
  • It is expected that the course could take you 12 months to complete, though this can vary from person to person

Delivery

The following delivery methods are available:

  • Blended: Live online classes via teams + in person skills sessions. You will require a computer with a camera and microphone to undertake this delivery option.
  • Classroom Based: All sessions delivered in one of our classroom locations in Melbourne.

Entry requirements

  • The ability to travel to and from placements – placement hours can be early starts
  • Access to a computer or smart device and the internet to complete your studies and the ability to access websites and undertake online research and assessments
  • Obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) before commencing your placement
  • The required Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills to complete a Certificate Ill level course. This will be assessed in your pre-training review during enrolment

Find out more about the entry requirements for this course

Work placement

Practical placement is on-the-job training that you undertake during your course. This is a fantastic opportunity to practice the skills you are learning in the classroom in a supported manner.

This course requires you to complete 160 hours in the workplace. A workplace trainer will visit you in the workplace to observe and assess competency in skills towards the end of your placement hours.

Assessment

All learning content and assessments are on Canvas our Learning Management System (LMS). Paper assessments may be requested for an additional cost if you are in a classroom based delivery model.

  • Theory questions and quizzes
  • Projects, assignments and case studies
  • Log book of hours completed during placement
  • Practical demonstrations in simulation and the workplace
  • Oral questions
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) and Credit Transfer (CT) are available

Testimonials

  • I loved the course with MCFE; the materials were great, and the trainer was so understanding and helpful. I have never worked in the industry before, so it was daunting to begin with – but I was given all the skills and confidence I needed for when I started my placement.
    Louise Carson

Pathways

  • Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Subjects

Core Units
CHCECE056Work effectively in children’s education and care
CHCECE055Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
CHCECE034Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
CHCECE032Nurture babies and toddlers
And more!

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Payment options

You may be eligible for a Victorian government-subsidised place through the Skills First Program we are contracted to deliver. Course fees & costs depend on whether you are eligible for a government subsidy with fund made available by the Victorian & Commonwealth Governments.

Basic Funding Eligibility Criteria (other conditions may apply):

(1) Evidence of citizenship/residency, you must be either:

  1. an Australian citizen;
  2. a holder of a permanent visa; or
  3. a New Zealand citizen

(2) You can enrol in a maximum of 2 funded qualifications and 2 funded skills sets in one year

(3) You can undertake up to 2 funded programs at one time

(4) We require you to be 17 and over and not enrolled in high school to access funding

Find out more about the payment options for this course

About Melbourne College of Further Education

Melbourne College of Further Education (MCFE) is a small and trusted RTO with over 20 years’ experience in training, supporting and inspiring students to succeed in their chosen pathway. We believe in real skills for real jobs, we take the extra time to customise our course materials and create new and innovative ways of delivering course content.

As a Registered Training Organisation [RTO] qualifications completed with MCFE are recognised nationally. Qualifications achieved through the Australian VET system are also very highly regarded internationally. Our mission is to provide pathways into industry to contribute to a successful, skilled and innovative workforce.

MCFE offers high quality training both face to face and via a blended online model, offering students options to undertake our courses in a way that best suits their lifestyle.

Our trainers are dedicated and highly qualified with extensive practical industry experience and committed to providing quality outcomes to our students and ensuring that all training is both engaging and an enjoyable experience.

Our student support team are extremely passionate and committed to helping students succeed. They are always on hand to help with any questions and provide students with the support they may need to complete the course satisfactorily, especially if circumstances change.

Melbourne College of Further Education is a trading name of iAscend Polytechnic (RTO 21340)

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