Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Offered at our Brisbane & Gold Coast Campus
CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Course Code: CHC30113
Packaging Rules
18 units including 15 core &3 electives
Course Description
Through the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, you will be introduced to working in the field of early childhood. It is the minimum qualification to gain employment in ACECQA approved early childhood services and often the qualification studied for those wanting to begin their career in early childhood education.Rise has developed this qualification to give students theoretical knowledge and practical skills to work with children (from birth to school age) in a range of early childhood settings, which fall under the education and care national regulations and the national quality standard. Upon the completion of this course students will have the knowledge and skills to support the implementation of the early years learning framework, while supporting children’s well being, learning and development.
Entry Requirements
- A good ability to read, write and speak English
- A sound ability to apply numeracy
- A current Working with Children Check
Duration
The time frame to deliver this course is 9 months –24 months (depending on prior skills and knowledge).
Career Opportunities
The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care provides for employment in the following roles:
- Assistant Educator in long day care
- Assistant Educator in child care centres
- Assistant Educator in a kindergarten or preschool program
- Assistant Educator in occasional care
- Family Day Care Educator
- Nanny or babysitter
Pathways to Further Study
On completion of this qualification, you can gain credit into the CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education to continue your education career.
For Certificate III Guarantee students, may refer the fact sheet link to the Department of Employment, small Business and Training website to get more information about your right to study this course.
https://training.qld.gov.au/site/providers/Documents/funded/certificate3/c3g-factsheet-student.pdf
Fees & Funding
Government funding is available through Certificate 3 Guarantee.
Government Funding Requirements
- Age 15 years or older (no longer at school)
- Permanently reside in Queensland
- Be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident
- Not hold or not enrolled in a Certificate IV or higher qualification (not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training)
- English Language & Academic Requirements
If a person is eligible for funding under the Certificate 3 Guarantee program, the Queensland Government will subsidise the costs of their accredited training, although a student contribution fee will be required.
Fees Certificate 3 Guarantee – Government Funded
| Qualification Name | Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care |
| Course Code | CHC30113 |
| Number of Units | 18 |
| Workplace Minimum Hours | 120 |
| Student Contribution Fee | $216 |
| Student Concession Fee | $108 |
Fee for Service (Full Fee)
The Fee for Service is applied when a student is not eligible for subsidies, government loans or where no subsidies are available.
| Qualification Name | Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care |
| Course Code | CHC30113 |
| Number of Units | 18 |
| Enrolment Fee | $200 (Non refundable after 14 days of cooling off period of enrolment) |
| Resource/Materials Fee | $80 |
| Cost per Unit | $200 |
| Full Fee | $3,880 |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is an assessment only process for experienced workers who are seeking formal recognition of their existing skills and knowledge. Cost is $90 per unit.| Qualification Name | Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care |
| Course Code | CHC30113 |
| Number of Units | 18 |
| Enrollment Fee | $200 |
| Cost per Unit | $90 |
| Student Concession Fee | $1,730 |
Course Units
Core Units
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence
- CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children
- CHCECE003 Provide care for children
- CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
- CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers
- CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
- CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
- CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
- CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
- CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice
- CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
- HLTWHS001 Participate in work health and safety
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
Elective Units
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own Professional practice
- CHCECE012 Support children to connect with their world
- BSBWOR301 Organise Personal work Priorities and Development