Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121)
Course code: CHC30121
Course outline
Completion of this qualification will enable you to work as an assistant in an early childhood education and care centre. You will also require this qualification if you wish to conduct family day care.
This entry-level qualification covers workers who use organisation policies, procedures, and individual children’s profiles to plan activities and provide care to children, facilitating their leisure and play and enabling them to achieve their developmental outcomes. Depending on the setting, workers may work under direct supervision or autonomously.
The course suits people seeking employment in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector or workers who are required to gain a nationally recognised qualification.
Student testimonials
“This course is really informative and has really improved my skills and knowledge so far”
”I enjoy how the teacher is always so upbeat and energised, it makes me energised”
”This course is informative with lots of real life practical examples shared to compliment my understanding. The teacher shares her knowledge and helps us along the way”
”The course delivery is easy to understand and the teacher explains everything thoroughly and in detail”
”I am really enjoying the classes, we have a wonderful teacher and its great to meet and talk to other students going through the same thing”
”I am learning more than I expected to, its really interesting”
Course delivery
This course is delivered in the classroom. In addition to classroom training 160 hours of placement in a childcare environment is required. Our qualified trainer will visit you on-site at your placement to observe and assess the course.
Commences: 18th April 2024
Day: Thursdays
Times: 10.00am - 3.00pm (face-to-face) 10am-1pm (ZOOM)
Final Face to Face Class: 13th March 2025
Completion: 24th April 2025
Fees & Charges:
$443.20 Funded
$88.64 Concession
$2,770.00 Full Fee
PLUS Resources $300
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Career opportunities
This qualification is the entry level requirement for employment into the childcare sector.
Recognition of prior learning
Participants wishing to apply for RPL will need to discuss it at the Pre-Training Review with the CEO.
Student commitment
Attend all face-to-face classes and ZOOM Sessions that are timetabled
Complete out of class work – average of 10 to 12 hours per week of self-paced learning including completion of assignments, research and assessments
Complete 160 hours of practical placement
Students will need to provide a copy of a current working with children check prior to commencing placement
Have access to a digital device and internet connection to be able to participate in online Zoom classes
Units of competency
CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
CHCECE031 Support children’s health and wellbeing
CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers
CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children
CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait Islander people’s cultures
CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
CHCECE056 Work effectively in children’s education and Care
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID012 Provide first aid response in an education & care setting
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health & safety
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices
To gain the qualification all units must be completed. For partial completion, a Statement of Attainment will be issued.
Nationally Recognised Training at Laurels Education and Training is delivered with funding made available by the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments.
Next steps
Contact Laurels Education & Training to make an appointment for a Pre-Training Review:
Monday to Friday (9am - 4pm) at 229 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh.
Phone (03) 5367 1061 or email info@thelaurels.org.au
