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Southern Cross Education Institute

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. They support children’s wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under the guidance of others, though in some contexts that guidance may not be on-site. Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergarten.

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Delivery mode:
On Campus

Average duration:
12 months

Locations:

14-16 Grote Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000

155-161 Boundary Road, North Melbourne, VIC, 3051

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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.

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Entry Requirements

To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at a certificate III level, this can be demonstrated via the following:

  • Participate in a Pre-training Review (PTR)
  • Undertake a Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) assessment to determine suitability for admission and identify support needs
  • Be physically fit, enjoy being with children, have patience, understanding, energy, adaptability and a willingness to take responsibility

Additional requirements upon course commencement / prior to industry work placement:

  • A National Police Check (NPC)
  • A Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • Vaccinations which can include COVID, hepatitis A and B, and influenza
  • Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
  • Hold or undertake (SA ONLY)
    • Disability services employment screening
    • Vulnerable person-related employment screening

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.

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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

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About this provider

Since its inception in 2007, SCEI has successfully delivered high quality education and training to thousands of students. We are proud to offer both local and international students, the best opportunities available in ensuring they receive the ultimate education and training experience.

Operating since: 2007
Legal name: Southern Cross Education Institute Pty Ltd
RTO code: 121952

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