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Get a head start on your career in early childhood education and care with this entry-level course. This qualification is the minimum requirement for early childhood settings in Australia and will set you up with the foundation skills to get ahead.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the child care industry is experiencing very strong growth. Qualified candidates are in high demand in this very large occupation with around 184,000 job openings expected over the next five years.
This course covers a number of core skills, including how to plan, implement and evaluate educational early childhood programs, support health meal times for children and foster individual development. You will also learn how to comply with legal and industry requirements. Our highly-experienced team of industry professionals will provide you with one-on-one guidance in simulated working environments to give you the foundations you need to enter the sector.
Successful completion of this course will allow you to confidently seek employment in a range of entry-level early childhood education and care roles, and equip you to complete further studies in the field.
Delivery mode:Online / On Campus
Average duration:18 months
Locations:
19 Aplin Road, Thursday Island, QLD, 4875
66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101
Gatton, Newton, Eureka and Wilkinson Streets, Cairns, QLD, 4870
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Sebasio Street, Bamaga, QLD, 4876
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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 TAFE Queensland 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.
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TAFE Queensland is Queensland's largest, most experienced training provider. TAFE Queensland deliver practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations in Queensland.
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