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CHC30113

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is for students seeking roles in a range of early childhood education settings, working within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. Students gain a range of knowledge and skills including caring for children, developing relationships with babies and toddlers, keeping children safe as well as supporting children’s play and learning.

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Delivery mode:
Distance / On Campus / Online

Average duration:
12 months

Accreditation:
Nationally recognised training

Suitable For

This course is ideal for people who have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:

Critical Thinking

Evaluating the benefits and costs of different solutions for a problem.

Customer and Personal Service

Such as understanding customer needs, providing good quality service, and measuring customer satisfaction.

Monitoring

Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Psychology

You have a passion for the study of all aspects of behavior and mental processes.

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title
Average Salary
$960 weekly pay
$1,050 weekly pay
$960 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title
Average Salary
$1,600 weekly pay
$1,700 weekly pay
$1,150 weekly pay
$1,200 weekly pay
$1,150 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Units of Competency

You will be required to complete a number of units of competencey for this qualifiation. Example units have been provided below but may vary for each provider.

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
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Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

Course providers may offer flexible payment options for those who do not wish (or are unable) to pay their tuition fees outright. There is usually a discount for those who pay their tuition fees upfront.

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