CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Kickstart Your Career in Early Childhood Education

Duration

52 Weeks

Tutuion Fee

$13,500

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

Ridge International College has the following entry requirements for eligible students:

For enrolment into the course International students must:

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 (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

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 can apply for recognition of prior learning, and work experience towards this qualification. During the course of your life, you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments, and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you are building up a bank of knowledge. The evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification. You can also apply for course credit if you have completed the same unit previously. To apply for RPL or credit transfer indicate your preference in the application form or speak to our staff at the time of enrolment. Refer to RPL/Credit Transfer policy for details.

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

$200 (non-refundable)

Resources Fee

$300 (non-refundable)

Tution Fee

$13,500

Upcoming Intakes

27/01/2025

10/03/2025

28/04/2025

09/06/2025

28/07/2025

08/09/2025

27/10/2025

08/12/2025