The childcare industry is facing a national shortage of qualified workers!
In response to this shortage, ACTAC is proud to offer its industry-leading Dual Qualification in Early Childhood Education (CHC30125 + CHC50125) for just $1999 to help much-needed workers enter the industry.
Are you ready to supercharge your early childhood education and care career to the next level? ACTAC is proud to offer CHC30125 & CHC50125 as a double qualification allowing you to get even more value for money. The CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care will give you insights and experience into a broad range of vital skills needed as an early childhood educator. CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will give you specialist skills and knowledge that is needed to work effectively as an early childhood educator or childcare centre director.
To achieve this qualification, you must complete a total of at least 160 hours to satisfy requirements of CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, and 280 hours to satisfy requirements of CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Placements must be completed in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia.) Please note: Work placements need to be taken separately. ACTAC does not accept work placement being carried out in a family daycare setting.
Who is this course for?
Dual Qualification in Early Childhood Education (CHC30125 + CHC50125) will give you insights and experience in a broad range of vital skills needed to be an early childhood educator.
Dive in to the full Dual Qualification in Early Childhood Education course, covering all essential skills and knowledge, perfect for those wanting to explore a fulfilling career in Childhood Education, Daycare, and so much more!
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.
Manage effective teams
Lead your workplace and actively engage in organisation management.
Connect with families & community
Learn skills and knowledge to collaborate for effective education and care.
Empowering positive development
Study strategies to guide children's development and behaviour in positive ways.
View all units: Dual Qualification in Early Childhood Education (CHC30125 + CHC50125)
This course requires 27 Core Units and 5 Elective Units
CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
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
CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Core Units
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
- CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
- CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
- CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
- CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
- CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
- CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning
- CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families
- CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
- BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
- CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
Elective Units
- CHCMGT003 Lead the work team
- CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
- CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
Course Fees
$1999
Upfront
One upfront payment for
Dual Qualification in Early Childhood Education (CHC30125 + CHC50125)
Accessible and affordable
One-time payment of $1999
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$50
Weekly
Initial payment on Enrolment: $300
(Upfront Deposit Fee $250 + First instalment $50)
Ongoing instalments: 60 Weekly Payments $50
Total Payments: 61 Total Course Fee: $3300
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Quick Course Details
Please note: Learners can be enrolled in only one course at any one time. You will need to complete your coursework and graduate in CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care before starting your Diploma.
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 Code: CHC50125
Course Title: Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Course Duration: 18 Months Self-Paced
Nationally Recognised: Yes! View on YourCareer website
Course Delivery: Online. You will also undertake a Work Placement (minimum of 160 hours to satisfy requirements of CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, and 280 hours to satisfy requirements of CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Placements must be completed in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia.) Please note: Work placements need to be taken separately. 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 $1999
Payment Plan $3300 (weekly payments of $50)
Course Structure: 32 units in total, including 17 units for CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and 15 units for the CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
You will also undertake a Work Placement minimum:
- CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care 160 hours
- CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care 280 hours
Please note that work placements need to be taken separately.
Expected Study Hours is 1243 hours for CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and 1908 hours for CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care = 3151 hours total.
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
- 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 checklists:
- 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
Important Notice: Learners undertaking work placement in Early Childhood Education and Care must complete the Australian Government’s National Child Safety Training in accordance with national legislation. This training is free, government-issued, and separate from your qualification. See details and deadlines here: National child safety training – Department of Education, Australian Government
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 and study goals, upon completion of CHC50125 will may wish to progress to completing a Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood (Education).
Completing Early Childhood Education Dual Qualification can open variety of job opportunities such as:
- Lead Educator
- Family day care coordinator
- Educational Leader in a service
- Lead Kindergarten Educator
- Lead Pre-school Educator
- Nominated Supervisor at service
- Service Assistant Manager/Director
- Service Manager/Director
- Area Coordinator for a group of services
- 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 Dual Qualification in Early Childhood Education (CHC30125 + CHC50125), 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.
ACTAC makes education affordable
| Course Category | ACTAC Range | Competitor Range |
|---|---|---|
| Childcare | $1,399 – $1,499 | ~$3,175 – $20,800 |
| Teacher Aide | $1,399 – $1,499 | $1,140 – $9,600 |
| School Age Education and Care | $1,499 | $1,499 – $2,700 |
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