The Certificate III is the entry-level qualification for early childhood educators in Australia. You learn to support children’s play, wellbeing and learning, work with families, and follow the National Quality Framework. Most students train as trainees, employed in an early learning service while they study. Funded traineeships are fee-free or low cost for eligible students in every state we deliver in.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Delivery: in your workplace with on-site trainer visits every 3–4 weeks, plus online learning
Study options: traineeship (earn while you learn), government-funded study, or fee-for-service
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Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
Course fees
Course fee
$0 - $4,505
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Queensland
- Funded traineeship: Career Start traineeship
Also: Career Start General · School-based traineeship - What trainees pay: Fee-free if you’re under 25*
25 and over: $1,916.80, or $766.72 with a concession - Fee-for-service: $4,505
New South Wales
- Funded traineeship: Smart and Skilled traineeship
- What trainees pay: Fee-free for eligible new entrant trainees
Existing-worker trainees: $3,995 - Fee-for-service: $4,505
Victoria
- Funded traineeship: Victoria Traineeship with Wodonga TAFE
- What trainees pay: Subsidised for eligible trainees
Places are limited, so contact KKTC - Fee-for-service: $4,505
South Australia
- Funded traineeship: Funded Activities traineeship
- What trainees pay: $599 student contribution
Concessions available - Fee-for-service: $4,505
ACT
- Funded traineeship: ACT Australian Apprenticeships
- What trainees pay: $350 tuition fee
Concessions and exemptions available - Fee-for-service: $4,505
Related career opportunities
This course will prepare you for the following roles.
About KKTC Education
KKTC Education is a specialist early childhood education and care training provider. We train educators in the workplace, so you can study while you work in an early learning service. Our qualified trainers visit you on site every 3–4 weeks, and you complete your coursework through our online learning platform.
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KKTC Education Pty Ltd
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