• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 4.5. Charter Australia's English Placement Test may be required upon application.

Not yet met the English entry requirements?

If you have not yet met the English language entry level for your chosen program, consider enroling in our Online Foundation English for Study & Work course. This course is designed to help you build the language skills needed to succeed in the Study and Work Program all streams. 

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 minimum five days per week dedication to complete within 17 weeks timeframe.

• The program runs for 17 weeks, including
  • 10 weeks of full-time classroom training and
  • 4 weeks of work placement (160 hours)
  • 3 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 is 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.

Free, personalised coaching and support to fast-track your job search.

Charter Australia considers employment skills and opportunities to be a vital part of vocational education; as such we offer our Job Support Program completely free-of-charge to all students which includes:

Workshops

• Fortnightly job-ready workshops on resume writing and job interview preparation.

Consultations

• One-to-one consultations to polish your resume and boost confidence.

Referral Service

• Connect directly with healthcare employers in NSW and start landing interviews through our job referral service.

You'll also have total access to our self-paced job preparation short course, where you'll get practical tips to boost your employability.