The CHC30121 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification is suited to the role of workers in a range of Early Childhood Educational settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. Having completed this course, you can support the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing, learning and development. This course teaches you the skills and knowledge to provide care to children, and to plan engaging and educational activities to maximise their development. You will be able to create individual profiles and provide appropriate education and care for the children you are working with. You may choose to work under direct supervision or autonomously.
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Course Duration : | 12 Months |
AQF Level : | 3 |
CRICOS Code : | 108092E |
Mode of Delivery : | Face to Face Delivery |
Delivery Locations : | Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane |
Professional Experience Placement (PEP): |
160 Hours |
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The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care provides individuals with the foundational skills to support the development and well-being of children in early learning environments. This course covers essential topics such as childhood development, health and safety, and supporting play-based learning. Graduates are qualified to work as Early Childhood Educators or Assistants, contributing to children’s education in childcare centres, preschools, and other early childhood settings.
17 units of competency are required for this qualification.
CHCECE056 | Work Effectively in Children’s Education & Care |
CHCECE055 | Meet Legal and Ethical Obligations in Children’s Education & Care |
CHCECE035 | Support the holistic learning and development of children |
CHCECE034 | Use an approved Learning Framework to guide practice |
CHCPRT001 | Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk |
CHCECE032 | Nurture Babies and Toddlers |
CHCECE033 | Develop Positive and Respectful Relationships with Children |
CHCECE038 | Observe Children to Inform Practice |
CHCECE031 | Support Children’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing |
CHCECE036 | Provide Experiences to Support Children’s Play and Learning |
CHCECE037 | Support children to connect with the natural environment |
CHCECE030 | Support Inclusion & Diversity |
CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Peoples cultures |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in Workplace Health and Safety |
HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
Total tuition cost for CHC30121 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course is AUD $10,000 for international students.
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Students are required to attend 20 contact hours per week physically at the campus and professional experience placements.
Professional Experience Placement (PEP) is an essential component of
most of the units of this course. IHNA Guarantees Professional Experience
Placement
for all its student studying
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Students will commence the PEP upon the
completion of theory assessments and SBA. During the PEP, students will
apply the required essential knowledge and skills to demonstrate competency
for each unit of this course. They are to complete 160 hours of PEP in a
regulated childcare centre (long day care) that provides three different age
groups (infant, toddlers and pre-schoolers). Students will have to undertake
the PEP at the end of the course.
Each student will work with a workplace supervisor during the PEP.
An IHNA trainer and assessor will monitor the student’s progress during
practical
placement. Students may arrange PEP by themselves, if preferred, as agreed
with and
in consultation with, the course coordinator.
*Students are required to meet the Department of Home Affairs English language requirements for student visa applications, which may differ from the above course entry requirements. For more information:- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language
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All IHNA students must complete the Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) assessment to ensure that students meet the necessary requirements for successfully undertaking the course. IHNA administers the LLND test to evaluate each student’s suitability.
Digital Literacy:Note: Breaching the above requirements may result in exclusion from practical placements, affecting course completion.
The course is assessed using the following 3 methods.
The questions or knowledge-based assessments are made up of a series of relevant short to medium length questions and multiple-choice options for learners to respond.
The projects assessments require learners to respond to relevant scenarios, case studies and tasks. These can include, writing short or medium length reports or proposals. Analysing data and preparing reports. Templates are provided to assist learners to write policies and produces. Composing appropriate business style emails, preparing notes for meetings, presentations and reflecting on the learning.
The simulation assessments are supervised, in-class or online (real time) simulated activities consisting of various methods. They may include the following: Group and individual projects, role plays, individual and group activities including presentations.
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Yes, 160 hours of work placements are a requirement for this course.
If you are a new or continuing student undertaking nationally recognised training, you need a USI in order to receive your qualification or statement of attainment. If you don’t have a USI you will not receive your qualification or statement of attainment.
Your USI will give you access to an online record of the training you have done since 1 January 2015. You will also be able to produce a comprehensive transcript of your training. This can be used when applying for a job, seeking a credit transfer or demonstrating pre-requisites when undertaking further training.
If you are an International student who will be studying in Australia you will require a USI. You will only be able to create a USI once you have arrived in Australia.
To create a USI number, please visit https://www.usi.gov.au/students.
Yes, you can enroll into this course as it is a CRICOS approved course. However, you would need to come to Australia on a student visa to pursue this course.
Please refer to the entry criteria for international students or speak to one of our admissions consultants to know more details.
SBAs (Simulation Based Assessments) have to be completed on campus.
Students may be required to purchase textbooks and uniforms as part of the course.
Uniform for the Professional Experience Placements would be an IHNA T-shirt and pants (black/dark blue). The IHNA T-shirt will be available for purchase on campus for AUD $25.
Students have access to a host of support services for students in academic and non-academic related areas.
The response time for all support requests is between 24 – 48 hours.
Students can raise a support request anytime of the day via email or through the student portal.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be qualified to work as a childcare worker, Childhood Education Manager, Outside School Hours Coordinator across a wide range of children’s care and services settings.
Student will have access to all course resources on the Student portal along with an online library and other additional resources. All campuses have library facilities that students can access.
Once enrolled all student will have access to the IHNA Student Hub. All assessments will be available and can be submitted on the Student Hub. In case of any additional assessment students will be informed and provided with the assessment from campus.
There are no pre-requisites or any other training package entry requirements for this course.
Yes, students can transfer from blended to face to face mode of delivery if they like. The student support officer can help guide the student through the transition.
Dr Shisir Prasad Manandhar
Designation: Academic Director
Email : shisir@healthcareers.edu.au
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