Find a rewarding career in Childcare
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. Educators at this level are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations. You will use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations.
As an early childhood educator, you can work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
To achieve this qualification, you must complete a total of at least 160 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
Who is this course for?
CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care will give you insights and experience in a broad range of vital skills needed to be an early childhood educator.
This qualification is perfect for those wanting to find work in childcare, day care centres, or preschools. If you want to make a difference in young lives and help set them up for a life of learning, this is the qualification for you!
Supporting Act for Kids
Every enrolment in this course with the Australian College of Teacher Aides and Childcare helps facilitate children completing the Act for Kids protective behaviors program in schools nationwide. ACTAC and Act for Kids have collaborated to combine decades of industry leading childhood research to produce its Nationally Recognised qualifications. As a social enterprise we are proud to offer industry leading qualifications backed by the best in the industry that gives back to community.
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What you will learn
Support children's learning
Learn how to effectively apply an established curriculum.
Empowering positive development
Study strategies to guide children's development and behaviour in positive ways.
Identify children at risk
Use resources available to protect children and uphold their rights.
Workplace health and safety
Keep yourself safe and effective in a variety of workplaces.
View all units: CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
This course requires 15 Core Units and 2 Elective Units
Core Units
- CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
- CHCECE031 Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
- CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers
- CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
- CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
- CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children
- CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
- CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
- CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
- CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
- CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
- CHCECE056 Work effectively in children’s education and care
- CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk
- HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting*
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
*HLTAID012 cannot be completed through distance mode and requires a face to face class to be undertaken successfully in order for students to achieve competency in this unit. Because ACTAC is an online / distance educator this unit is not provided by ACTAC. Should students wish to complete this unit they must undertake this with a local provider at their cost and we can then provide a credit for this subject.
Elective Units
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Course Fees
$1199
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Initial payment on Enrolment: $300
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Ongoing instalments: 45 Weekly Payments $40
Total Payments: 46 Total Course Fee: $2100
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Quick Course Details
Course Code: CHC30125
Course Title: Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Course Duration: 12 Months Self-Paced
Nationally Recognised: Yes! View on YourCareer website
Course Delivery: Online. You will also undertake a Work Placement (minimum of 160 hours in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia.) Please note: ACTAC does not accept work placement being carried out in a family daycare setting.
Awarded By: Australian College of Teacher Aides and Childcare (RTO ID 45004)
Qualification Status: Current
Total Upfront Cost $1199
Payment Plan $2100 (weekly payments of $40)
Course Structure: 17 units in total, including 15 core units and 2 elective units (Expected Study Hours is 1243 hours).
Learner Obligations:
To complete this qualification, you will need access to:
- A computer with reliable internet access and a web browser
- A device to record video
- A calculator
- Digital presentation media (e.g. PowerPoint, video presentation, infographics, etc.)
Entry requirements: Nil
ACTAC requires that learners:
- Minimum age 18
- Be eligible to study in Australia with the Australian College of Teacher Aides and Childcare
- Hold the required criminal and working with children checks (if applicable)
- Be able to arrange a suitable work placement that meets all requirements outlined in the work placement resource checklist. Click here to preview the checklist.
- Confirm that they have access to a suitable work place to complete the required work placement hours prior to being accepted for enrolment. Click here to preview terms and conditions.
- and have one of the following:
- Australian Citizenship
- Australian Permanent Resident
- Must hold a visa that allows domestic study (non-CRICOS)
Our learning material and learning management system is designed to work on laptops, tablets, and desktop computers. Your study material can be also downloaded for offline viewing, ensuring it is easy to study anywhere, anytime.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available to suitable ACTAC learners who have at least three to five years of relevant industry experience. Eligible learners will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills and gain RPL through our assessment only pathway.
For more information about our RPL process please see the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer Policy.
Work Placement
Online Study Mode
ACTAC will provide the following resources:
- One-on-one trainer support
- Online Learner Dashboard
- Training products and learning support materials
Dedicated Trainer and After Hours Support
ACTAC provides learners with a dedicated trainer to support them through their learning journey. Trainers have extensive industry experience allowing them to not only support learners in their learning journey and give guidance when entering or advancing in the workforce. Administrative support is available after hours.
Career Pathways
Depending on your long-term career goals, upon completion of CHC30125 you may wish to progress to completing CHC50125 Diploma of Early childhood Education and Care or seek employment as:
- Long Day Care Educator
- Kindergarten Assistant
- Family Day Care Educator
- Pre-school Educator
Nationally Recognised Qualification
All ACTAC’s qualifications are nationally recognised on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). For more information on the AQF or about CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, go to yourcareer.gov.au or aqf.edu.au.
Fast Assessment Turnaround
ACTAC prides itself on its fast turnaround facilitating individualised study plans, allowing learners to work at their own pace.
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