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Selmar Institute of Education

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

This course is available to VIC residents only.

This qualification covers the fundamentals of early childhood development, education and care and is the minimum legal requirement for every child care worker in Australia. Upon completion of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care you will have the skills, knowledge and experience to plan activities to promote children’s learning through play. These experiences will enable children to develop into confident and competent learners during their time spent at their Early Learning Centre.

As a result of the practical components of Selmar’s Early Childhood course, you will be ready to commence a career as an Early Childhood Educator, Kindergarten Educator, Outside School Hours Educator, Family Day Care Educator or Nanny/In home carer.

Our experienced and supportive trainers will be with you every step of the way. They are passionate about delivering quality early childhood courses and relevant learning opportunities to our learners.


Distance learning (online)

For those not currently working in an education and care service you can study around your life commitments with practical placement we can help organise.

Your dedicated trainer will provide feedback, guidance and support via email, skype and phone as well as arrange regular placement visits to complete observations and provide coaching.


Government Funding

  • In Victoria, government funding is available for eligible learners*

*This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding to eligible individuals.

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Delivery mode:
Online

Average duration:
12 months

Locations:

Southbank, VIC, 3006

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Work Placement

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 Selmar Institute of Education to find out more.

Entry Requirements

  • To commence this program, your Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills must meet required standards for ACSF LEVEL 2
  • Access to a computer and internet
  • You need to either provide a current Working With Children Check (WWCC) or provide evidence that you have applied for a WWCC
  • If you are unable to obtain a WWCC you will not be able to complete the requirements of the course
  • Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination is required to undertake practical placement in an early childhood education and care setting. For more information, check with your state health department website.

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title
Average Salary
$960 weekly pay
$1,050 weekly pay
$1,200 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.

Government Funding

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 Selmar Institute of Education to check your eligibility

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

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About this provider

Selmar Institute of Education is one of Australia’s leading Registered Training Organisations (RTO), with over 18 years’ experience educating over 35,000 learners.

As a specialist education provider in early childhood, before and after school and aged care, our human-centred training is designed to enable learners to gain the knowledge, professional skills and confidence to make a difference in these essential sectors. Providing fully accredited courses for both distance and in the workplace, our learners gain sector relevant skills supported by real-life practical and hands-on experience.

Wherever our learners are on their learning journey, our structured yet unique approach supports each learner with their different needs and circumstances, ensuring they become equipped to make a positive, caring and compassionate impact to their personal and workplace environment. Our team of passionate, supportive and knowledgeable trainers can also help organise practical placement and are with learners from start to finish, helping unlock their potential, achieve their goals and thrive in their career.

Education inspired by care and compassion.

Operating since: 2004
Legal name: SELMAR Holdings Pty Ltd
RTO code: 121531

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