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CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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Course Code: CHC30121
CRICOS Code: 115602G

Overview

This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. They support children’s wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework.

Career Opportunities

Gradudates from CHC30121 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

International Students

We are proud to announce that the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is fully approved and nationally accredited for international students. Please visit International Students page for more information.

We understand that navigating the journey of studying abroad can be challenging. That's why we encourage you to inquire through your preferred 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.

To speak with an agent, please fill in Contact Us form, and a member of our team will reach out to introduce you to an authorised agent representative.

Traineeship

A Traineeship allows you to gain a nationally recognized qualification of Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care by combining employment and training. You learn new skills in your workplace and you are paid for it!  For more details about traineeship, please refer to our traineeship webpage: https://charter.edu.au/traineeships

Intake Dates

Charter Australia adopts a rolling enrolment model. Domestic students have the flexibility to enrol in any week when a new unit of competency commences. International students, on the other hand, are able to enrol at the start of each school term. Please refer to the Term Dates for further information.

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.

If you are interested in completing your qualification through a traineeship, please register your interest here: https://charter.edu.au/traineeships/register

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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

Students Enrolment

Enrolment will take approximately 5–10 minutes.

Cert III in ECE (In-class & Live Online)

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Cert III in ECE (In-class & Live Online)

Wed & Thu | 9:30am-3pm

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Cert III in ECE (In-class & Live Online, Accelerated Class)

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

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Cert III in ECE (Self-Paced and Traineeship)
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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. 

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 accelerate their learning and graduation.
  • Mon & Tue, 9:30am-3:00pm 
  • Wed & Thu,  9:30am-3:00pm
  • Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu, accelerated class  9:30am-3:00pm

Suitable for both domestic and international students.

The 4-day-per-week accelerated 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 can choose to attend 2, 4 days or 3 evenings per week, offering flexibility to accelerate their learning and graduation.

Multiple classes to choose
  • Mon & Tue, 9:30am-3:00pm
  • Wed & Thu,  9:30am-3:00pm
  • Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu, accelerated class  9:30am-3:00pm
  • 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 4-day-per-week accelerated class and 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.

4. Traineeship

  • Learn on the job while completing self-paced study.
  • Traineeships run for 1–2 years, either full-time or part-time.
  • Ideal for domestic students who are working or seeking employment while gaining a qualification. Visit Traineeships for more information.
Note: Traineeship 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).

Assessments

Assessments for CHC30121 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care include:

  • Written questions
  • Role play/simulation
  • Workplace projects
  • Workplace observation
Fees & Government Subsidies

Go to Student Fees.

Further Studies

CHC50121 - Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care with the possibility of receiving credits