CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Kickstart Your Career in Early Childhood Education
Tuition Fee
$15,000
CRICOS Code
111678H
Delivery Location
Melbourne
Course Overview
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is designed for those looking to work as a childcare worker. It is also a prerequisite for enrolling in the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care, who work in regulated children’s services. Early childhood educators support children’s development within an approved learning framework.
Admission Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
- Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
- Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
- Successful completion of an English Placement Test.
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
Career Outcomes
Early childhood educator
Child Care Worker
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Choose Structure
Core Units
- CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
- CHCECE031 Support children’s health, safety 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 an understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ 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 in an education and care setting
- HLTWHS001 Participate in work health and safety
Elective Units
- BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
Work Placement
160 hours of work placement required in a regulated childrens education and care service.
Assessment Methods
Knowledge questions
Practical observations
Workplace assessments
Supervisor reports
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) & Credit Transfer
Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and have relevant work or life experience considered towards this qualification. Throughout your personal and professional life, you will have developed a broad range of skills and knowledge through employment, volunteer work, family responsibilities, and everyday activities. The evidence of these experiences can be assessed and may contribute to achieving this qualification. If you have previously completed the same unit, you may also be eligible to apply for a credit transfer. To request RPL or credit transfer, please indicate your preference on the application form or speak with our staff during the enrolment process. For further information, refer to the RPL and Credit Transfer Policy.
Delivery Arrangements
The qualification is delivered over 52 weeks comprising of: 40 weeks of delivery exclusive of holidays. 8 Weeks of holiday breaks (as specified in the timetable) 4 weeks of work placement Students are required to attend 20 hours of classroom training per week. Homework is expected to be approximately 5 hours a week. The training and assessment schedule shows the weeks during which training is delivered and assessment conducted for each unit. The total amount of training provided being structured classroom sessions is 524 hours. Time scheduled for assessment in class is 276 hours. Online learning activities is 120 hours. Homework which is unsupervised and may include research for assessments and general reading is expected to be on average 5 hours a week. A work placement of 160 hours is required as per Training Package requirements as described under work placement arrangements.
Fees Breakdown
Application Fee
$300 (non-refundable)
Resources Fee
$300 (non-refundable)
Tuition Fee
$15,000
Upcoming Intakes
28/04/2025
09/06/2025
28/07/2025
08/09/2025
27/10/2025
08/12/2025
26/01/2026
09/03/2026
