CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They support the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing, learning and development. Depending on the setting, educators may work under direct supervision or autonomously.

Nationally Recognised Qualification

Delivery Modes: Classroom and Workplace

Course Duration: 6-12 months

Payment Plan

Subsidised Course

Course Requirements

To achieve a CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, a total of 18 units of competency must be completed, 15 core units, plus 3 elective units.

Practical Placement

To achieve competency in this qualification, students are required to undertake 120 hours of supervised Practical Placement. Our Practical Placement Team will arrange a suitable, regulated child care service for you which caters for children aged between 0-6 years of age.

Entry Requirements

Individuals will need to complete and clear a Working with Children Check.

 

FBT’s enrolment process is designed to ensure students enrol into a suitable qualification and includes:

  • A suitability discussion to affirm students’ needs and desired outcomes
  • A Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test (LLN) to ensure students have the basic skills necessary for completion of course

Course Structure

Unit Code Unit name Core/ Elective
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety Core
CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence Core
CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children Core
CHCECE003 Provide care for children Core
CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks Core
CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers Core
CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children Core
CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice Core
CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood Core
CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning Core
CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice Core
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically Core
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk Core
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting Core
HLTWHS001 Participate in work health and safety Core
CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people Elective
CHCECE012 Support children to connect with their world Elective
CHCECE014 Comply with family day care administration requirements Elective

Qualification Pathway

Graduates of this qualification may continue their study and undertake the following:

CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Career Opportunities

Common career opportunities after completing this qualification may include:

  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Family Day Care Educator
  • Outside School Hours Care Educator
  • Nanny

Do you want to study on-the-job? Find out about our Traineeships! 

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This Training is subsidised by the NSW Government under Smart & Skilled.

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