​CHC30121 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under the guidance of others, though in some contexts that guidance may not be on-site.

Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.

QUALIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS

To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 160 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Entry Requirements

Whilst there are no formal entry requirements stipulated in the training package (CHC), AIO requires its applicants to:

• be at least 18 years old;

• obtain the ACSF as follows:

• have moderate level of computer literacy
• successfully complete the pre-training review (including LLN Assessment)

Work placement requirements:
For practical placement purposes, this vocational sector requires:

• Working with Children Check
• National Police record check
• Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination
• Flu vaccination

MODES OF STUDY

THEORY COMPONENT

• Conducted Face-to-Face in the training rooms

PRACTICAL COMPONENT

• Workplace components of the course will be undertaken in approved early childhood education and care as published by Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

COURSE DURATION

• CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care will be delivered over 55 weeks including holidays.

 

Participants may complete the program earlier than these timelines through achievement of RPL or Credit Transfer

ASSESSMENT

Assessor will use a range of assessment methods to gather sufficient and quality evidence about the learner's performance to make the assessment decision based on the qualification delivery and assessment strategy. 

Evidence used for this qualification and target group is as follows:

• Written Questions
• Case Study/Scenario
• Role Play
• Work Placement/ Practical Observation
• Project

STUDY LOCATIONS

Suite 302D @ Corporate One, 84-90 Hotham Street, Preston VIC 3072

AIO will lease/hire training rooms in suburbs where an interest or demand in the qualification has been ascertained.

COURSE STRUCTURE

There are 15 core units and 2 elective unit, a total of 17 units as listed below for this qualification.

 

	Code	Title	Unit Type	Nominal Hours
1	CHCECE030	Support inclusion and diversity	Core	63
2	CHCECE031	Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing	Core	160
3	CHCECE032	Nurture babies and toddlers	Core	108
4	CHCECE033	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children	Core	100
5	CHCECE034	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice	Core	80
6	CHCECE035	Support the holistic learning and development of children	Core	100
7	CHCECE036	Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning	Core	75
8	CHCECE037	Support children to connect with the natural environment	Core	50
9	CHCECE038	Observe children to inform practice	Core	40
10	CHCECE054	Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures	Core	55
11	CHCECE055	Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care	Core	60
12	CHCECE056	Work effectively in children’s education and care	Core	65
13	CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk	Core	40
14	HLTAID012	Provide First Aid in an education and care setting	Core	22
15	HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety	Core	20
16	CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice	Elective	120
17	CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	Elective	40

COURSE FEES

Tuition Fee: $8,000

Enrolment Fee: $200

Material Fee: $250

QUALIFICATION ISSUANCE

To be eligible to receive the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, issued by AIO Training, participants must successfully complete all core units and elective units as specified in the CHC – Community Services Training Package

Participants who do not successfully complete all the requirements for the qualification will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for the units that have been successfully completed and assessed.

OUR OBLIGATIONS

AIO Training is responsible for providing quality training and assessment in compliance with the Standards for RTOs 2015

RPL

Nationally endorsed qualifications, skill sets, and units of competency are recognised and portable across the country, regardless of where they were issued. If you feel that you have previous skill, knowledge or demonstrated competency, and can provide suitable evidence, contact AIO Training to discuss RPL and/or Credit Transfer opportunities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Students can access further information at the top of this web page, including the Complaints & Appeals Policy & Procedure.
• Students will have access to additional support if required
• AIO Training conducts Pre-Training Review before enrolling to ensure we can meet your needs.
• Student rights as consumers are in accordance with current State laws.