CHC30125 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Overview

The CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care provides a wonderful pathway to pursuing a fulfilling career in the childcare sector in Australia and beyond. With this early childhood education course, you open yourself up to a variety of professions within the early childcare sector to develop, implement and create foundational learning experiences for a child’s early years of life.

This early childcare and education course not only offers the opportunity to develop young minds, it also opens your possibilities to a wide variety of new job opportunities that remain in demand and continue to grow in Australia.

Charter Australia offers the CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course through a variety of study options. These include face-to-face in classroom sessions here at our campus in Sydney, New South Wales, hybrid, self-paced and LIVE Online lessons through our Charter E-Campus Learning!

Career Opportunities

Graduates from CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care can work as:

Child Care Educator
Preschool Educator
Family Day Care Educator
Relief Educator (casual/agency)
OSHC Educator

Intake Dates

Domestic Students

Charter Australia adopts a rolling enrolment model. Domestic students have the flexibility to enrol in any week when a new unit of competency commences.

If you choose the self-paced delivery model, you can start at any time throughout the year. A personalised study schedule will be developed to suit your needs via our Charter E-Campus Learning options.

International Students

The CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is fully approved and nationally accredited for international students. Please visit the International Students page for more information on doing this early childhood course at Charter Australia.

International students, on the other hand, are able to enrol at the start of each school term. Please refer to the Term Dates for International Students for further information.

We understand that navigating the journey of studying abroad can be challenging. That's why we encourage you to seek assistance through an agent, or one of our authorised agent representatives. Our authorised agent representatives can guide you through the application process and can assist you with obtaining the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).

Please note that as the education institution, Charter Australia is unable to assist with the student visa application to Australia.

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Overview

Delivery Model: 1. In-class 2. Live Online Class 3. Self-paced 4. Traineeship

Work placement: 160 hours

Job Placement Program: Included

Course Code: CHC30125

CRICOS Code: 119612F

Cert III in ECE (2-day class per week)

Mon & Tue | 9:30am-3pm

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Cert III in ECE (2-day class per week)

Wed & Thu | 9:30am-3pm

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Cert III in ECE (4-day class per week)

Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu | 9:30am-3pm

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Cert III in ECE (Live Online Class)

Wed, Thu & Fri | 5:00pm - 8:30pm

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Entry Requirements

There are no prerequisites or corequisites that are applicable to the units of competency selected within this course. For Charter Australia’s minimum entry requirements, please visit the Entry Requirements page.

Units of Study

15 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 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 workplace health and safety

2 Elective Units

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTFSE001 – Follow basic food safety practices

Delivery Mode

Students are offered multiple delivery options to complete the CHC30121 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course.

Enrolment period: 12 months. Students may complete the course earlier if they meet all assessment requirements.

1. In-Class (North Sydney Main Campus)

A blended learning mode combining face-to-face classroom sessions, online self-paced study, and work placement.
Students can choose to attend 2 or 4 days per week, offering flexibility to complete their learning and graduation.

Mon & Tue, 9:30am-3:00pm
Wed & Thu, 9:30am-3:00pm
Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu 9:30am-3:00pm

Suitable for both domestic and international students.

The 4-day-per-week class allows students to complete the course within 17 weeks and is ideal for Working Holiday visa holders.

2. Live Online Class

A blended learning mode combining live online classes, self-paced study, and work placement.

Students attend 3 evenings per week, offering flexibility to complete their learning and graduation.

Wed, Thu & Fri evening class, 5:00pm - 8:30pm

Online Live Class is ideal for students who are in another country, state, or in regional or remote areas with limited access to training facilities.

The 3 days per week evening class allow students to complete the course within 17 weeks and is ideal for Working Holiday visa holders.

Note: Live Online Class delivery mode does not suit international students on a student visa due to visa conditions.

3. Self-Paced

Flexible 12-month enrolment period — start anytime.
Self-paced study via our online platform, combined with work placement.
Suits most students, especially those in regional or remote areas.

Note: Self-paced delivery mode does not suit international students on a student visa due to visa conditions.

Work Placement

For this qualification students must have completed at least 160 hours of work placement (Not applicable for traineeship enrolment).

Charter Australia organises work placements for our enrolled students in a regulated children’s education and care service.

Before undertaking any work placements in a regulated children’s education and care centre, students will be required, at their own cost, to undertake a:

- National Police Check
- Health screening & any necessary vaccinations including Covid-19 vaccination
- Child protection certificate
- First Aid and CPR Certification (Included in the study)
- Food handler certificate (Included in the study)

To attend work placement, students are required to wear Charter Australia’s uniform (included in the materials fees).