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This course is only available to Victorian residents.
Are you patient, flexible and wanting to help nurture our future generation?
Our CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is a course designed for entry-level into the early childhood education and care industry. As a childcare worker, you will be responsible for the care of children within a childcare facility, making sure you provide the best care possible based on the needs of each individual child and their programs.
Gaining the Early Childhood Education and Care certification will assure you have the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in today’s today’s childcare profession. We employ trainers that are current in the industry, either running their own businesses or working as authorised supervisors and mentors in childcare centres. Our trainers are able to give you insight into the industry including daily demands and have current knowledge on best practice in the industry.
Delivery mode:Online / On Campus
Average duration:12 months
Locations:
Caroline Springs, VIC, 3023
Clyde, VIC, 3978
Dandenong, VIC, 3175
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Fawkner, VIC, 3060
Hoppers Crossing, VIC, 3029
Werribee, VIC, 3030
West Melbourne, VIC, 3003
Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff. Students will attain real-world understandings of the expectations and skills required to work in this field to prepare you for the workforce.
Enquire with Melbourne College of Further Education to find out more.
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Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.
The Australian government provides funding to help students who are completing the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. The type of funding you receive depends on the state that you live in.
There are eligibility requirements for each type of funding.
Enquire with Melbourne College of Further Education to check your eligibility
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.
You may be eligible for a Victorian government-subsidised place through the Skills First Program we are contracted to deliver. Course fees & costs depend on whether you are eligible for a government subsidy with fund made available by the Victorian & Commonwealth Governments.
Basic Funding Eligibility Criteria (other conditions may apply):
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Melbourne College of Further Education (MCFE) is a small and trusted RTO with over 20 years’ experience in training, supporting and inspiring students to succeed in their chosen pathway. We believe in real skills for real jobs, we take the extra time to customise our course materials and create new and innovative ways of delivering course content.
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