About this course

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121)is a nationally recognised vocational education and training course designed to provide learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to work within various early childhood education and care settings in Australia. The course is structured to equip students with the necessary tools to plan and implement learning experiences, and to support children’s development and wellbeing.

The course typically takes around 12-18 months to complete, depending on the mode of study, and is delivered through a combination of online learning and practical training. The following is a general outline of the topics and units covered in the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course:

1. Provide care for children

– Support children’s play and learning

– Ensure the health and safety of children

– Work effectively with families

2. Support children’s development

– Provide experiences to support children’s learning

– Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

– Foster holistic development and wellbeing

3. Work legally and ethically

– Comply with legal and ethical requirements

– Work collaboratively with colleagues

4. Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning

– Develop and implement play and learning experiences

– Foster creativity in children

– Support children’s literacy and numeracy development

5. Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

– Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

– Support children’s wellbeing

– Facilitate compliance in an education and care service

In addition to these core units, the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course may also include elective units such as:

– Work with babies and toddlers

– Plan and implement activities for school-age children

– Provide experiences to support children’s holistic development

– Support children’s learning through participation in the community

Upon completion of the course, graduates will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to work in a variety of early childhood education and care roles within a range of settings, including as an assistant educator, family day care educator, and nanny. Graduates may also be able to progress to higher education and training in early childhood education and care.