Childcare Stream

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.5. Charter Australia's English Placement Test may be required upon application.
• Must have a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) (to be completed in Australia with applicable fees).
• Must be physically and emotionally fit to work with children.

For Charter Australia’s minimum entry requirements, please visit the Entry Requirements page.

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

The Study and Work Program - Childcare Stream is an intensive learning program that requires dedication to complete within a short timeframe.

• The program runs for 17 weeks, including
  • 8 weeks of full-time classroom training and
  • 5 weeks of work placement (160 hours)
  • 4 weeks review and job placement period.
• The program offers a blended learning approach, combining online theory with practical, on-campus workshops. Most of the training is delivered in a classroom setting.

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care requires 160 hours of work placement. 

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). 

Two main types of assessments for CHC30121 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care:

• Written assessments, including questions completed by students in their own time
• Demonstration of practical skills, observed by your trainer and/or workplace supervisors

Visit Study and Work Program Fees  for more details.

Special discount of $2,500 + Scholarship Available

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care provides a pathway to further study, such as pursuing CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, which can lead to more advanced positions like a room leader or centre manager, and potentially higher education qualifications for teaching roles.