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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

CHC30121-Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

  • AQF Level

    3
  • Amount of Training

    880 Hours
  • Mode of Delivery

    Online Blended
Course Fees for Full-Fee Paying Students
Was $3,499 Now $2,499
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* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ students are encouraged to apply.

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  • Dedicated Student Support Team
  • Work Integrated Learning (WIL) – learn as you practice

Course Overview

The importance of early childhood care and education in Australia is evident. Not only do these programs provide children with a strong foundation, but they also have a positive impact on the economy. Pursue Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care to upskill your role as an educator if you are working in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. The course will help you with an overall development in areas like:

  • Support children’s wellbeing and development.
  • An approved learning framework
  • Advanced guidelines on recent policies and procedures undertaken by the Australian government in schools and preschools.

After successfully completing the course, you will acquire the following skills:

  • Competency
  • Confidence
  • Critical thinking ability
  • Nationally accredited course certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care Online

There is a huge requirement for educators in early childhood education and care in Australia in the coming years.

IHNA (Institute of Health and Nursing Australia) is trusted by more than 25,000+ students and has been committed to providing excellence in education and training to meet the needs of the community since 2007.

Mode of Delivery

Mode of Delivery: Online Blended

Online theory with simulation workshop and work placement

This course is provided through the online, blended mode of delivery. It will be delivered over 880 hours, including self-paced structured e-learning as per the session plan, on-campus simulation training, assessment, and 160 hours of work-based training / professional experience placement (PEP).

Students are advised that they will be required to do unstructured self-learning. Weekly support sessions are available for this course if you require any assistance.

Please call our friendly admissions team to know more about the course.

From within Australia : 1800 934 265, From outside Australia : +61 37046 7799

Career Opportunity

After the successful completion of the course the candidates may gain employment as Early childhood educators in various places such as:

  • Day care center’s
  • Family day care
  • Pre-schools
  • kindergartens

“A convenient way to build your employability skills and advance your career”

What will I study?

17 units are required for award of this qualification including:

  • 15 core units

  • 2 elective units

  • CHCECE055

    Meet legal and ethical obligations in Children’s education and care

  • CHCECE056

    Work effectively in children’s education and care

  • CHCECE032

    Nurture babies and toddlers

  • CHCECE037

    Support children to connect with the natural environment

  • CHCECE038

    Observe children to inform practice

  • HLTWHS001

    Participate in workplace health and safety

  • CHCECE054

    Encourage understanding of Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ cultures

  • CHCPRT001

    Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

  • CHCECE030

    Support inclusion and diversity

  • CHCECE031

    Support children’s health, safety, and wellbeing

  • 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

  • HLTAID012

    Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

  • CHCDIV001

    Work with diverse people

  • CHCPRP003

    Reflect and improve own professional practice

Course Module

Successful completion of this course requires you to complete a total 17 Units –

  • 15 core units
  • 2 elective units

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IHNA Online Admission requirements

There are no mandatory entry requirements for this qualification, however following IHNA Online admission criteria will be applicable:

17 years and 03 months of age and above at the time of commencement of the course

Successful completion of an Australian Year 10 qualification or equivalent.

Mature age students (22+) may also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the applicant to meet course requirements.

*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ students are encouraged to apply.

Additional Requirements
Digital literacy
  • Should possess basic computer skills covering the most common usages of a computer, including managing computer files, word processing, using spreadsheets and databases; creating presentations; finding information and communicating using computers; and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use
  • Students should be in possession of their own laptops to facilitate the training and assessment. Recommended Laptop requirements: Core i3 Processor, 4 GB of RAM, Operating system; Windows 7 or later version, Screen; 10” or higher, Microsoft Office or Open Office Program, Adobe Reader and Antivirus Program.
Professional Experience Placement Requirements
  • A National Police Clearance or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate
  • Immunisation is required prior to undertaking ‘Professional Experience Placement’(PEP) in healthcare facilities.
  • Please declare in your application if you have a disability, disorder, or if you’re on any medication that’ll require reasonable adjustments to fulfil these requirements.
  • Working with Children Check: Student may have the opportunity to work with patients under the age of 18. However, before Student can be allowed contact with these minors Student needs to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Check.

  • Physical requirements that are necessary to pass the course objectives are:
    • Strength: To assist with lifting and transferring a client, and perform CPR
    • Mobility: To bend, stoop, and bend down to the floor; ability to move around rapidly; and to move in small, confined spaces
    • Hearing: To hear through the stethoscope to discriminate sounds; to hear cries for help; to hear alarms on equipment and emergency signals; and various overhead pages
    • Vision: To make physical assessments of client and equipment
    • Communication: To communicate in both verbal and written formats; and interact with clients, staff, and faculty supervisors

    Pathways

    There are no pre-requisites or any other training package entry requirements for this course.

    Pathways to this Course Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

    • Diploma of Early childhood Education and Care
    • Diploma of School Aged Children and Care

    How to Apply

    IHNA Online has defined entry requirements for courses under its mandate, as outlined by its ‘Application and Enrolment Procedure for Courses,’ to ensure that students meet industry standards.

    Step 1
    Application: Submit your online application by clicking “Enrol Now
    Step 2
    LLN: You are required to complete an online LLN test.
    Step 3
    PTR: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility criteria, you will be contacted by an admission consultant, followed by a pre-training review
    Step 4
    Fees: Login credentials, user guide, conditional offer letter and invoice will be sent to your email, and pay your tuition fees.
    Step 5
    Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a confirmation of admission once the enrolment fee has been received.
    Step 6
    Orientation: We will send you the details of the online orientation
    Step 7
    Access: Once the orientation is completed, explore the learning resources and start learning on your learning platform

    * Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ students are encouraged to apply.

    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

    Students must submit a portfolio of past evidence, which may include third-party assessments, and partaking in an interview procedure. They can further have their prior learning and work experiences acknowledged in this certification. A practical demonstration of the portfolio presented by the students may also be used to evaluate student’s competencies and expertise, which will give the educators a clear idea. In addition to this mutual recognition and credit transfer allow students to have their previous formal training recognized.

    Credit Transfer

    Credit Transfer is only available for Australian qualifications when a student has completed the units considered necessary for a qualification at another registered training organization.

    Evidence required

    Among the other evidence, we require a list of:

    • A statement of attainment or tetramer and transcript is required
    • If it is possible to access the students’ USI transcript with their permission; to obtain evidence of completed national recognized training.
    • Applicants for credit transfer must complete the credit transfer application form, attach a copy of a verified award or statement of attainment, and submit the application to the course coordinator.
    • The course coordinator will further check the submitted award or statement of attainment and grant credit transfer for identical units that have been identified as being completed at another registered training organization.
    • The student and the course coordinator must sign the completed credit transfer record.
    • Student’s individual training plans will be adjusted to reflect any credit transfer granted.

    FAQ’s

    Any other questions in your mind – let us give you some more clarity with the following FAQs:

    To become an early childhood educator the starting requirement will be to complete a 4-years Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or similar Course from a recognised institution. On the other hand, you also have a choice to complete a 2 to 3 years Diploma or certificate course of Early Childhood Education. For more details you can check @

    https://ihna.edu.au/courses/chc30121-certificate-iii-in-early-childhood-education-and-care/

    You learn a plethora of concepts and skills in a certified childhood educator course some of the skills include

    • Developing curriculum and study material
    • Teaching healthy and safety habits in a proper manner
    • Using principles of child psychology
    • Human overall development
    • Helping young children with language development who has difficulty in speaking

    Though there are no fixed numbers but the average educators in Australia is paid around $60,000 per year