Certificate III In Early Childhood Education And Care

This is a Free TAFE for Priority Course. Find out about your eligibility

Gain the skills you need to provide quality education to children

Course code

CHC30121

Delivery location

Berwick, Dandenong, Frankston, Mornington Peninsula, OnlinePlus, Workplace

International

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Length

Full Time, 1 year. Part Time, 2 years.

Start dates

12 February, April, July, October

• Read more about this course

  You’ll learn practical skills in areas such as first aid; work health and safety (WHS) processes; effective interaction with children; nutritional food provision; childhood development; sustainable practices; appropriate care for babies and children up to 5 years; and responding to young people at risk.
  
  Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which can be delivered in a variety of ways to fit in with your work or lifestyle.
  
  Chisholm specify important requirements for students that they need to understand before they can undertake the course. These include:
  Physical:
  • stand, walk or move across spaces for prolonged periods (more than 30 minutes) to support the needs of children.
  • lift, hold or assist infants, toddlers and children of varying size and capability (i.e. bottle feeding, nappy change, support children in climbing)
  • squatting &/or getting down on the floor (at the child’s level) to support and engage.
  • provide basic cleaning duties including but not limited to, wiping down surfaces, mopping, using cleaning products.
  • be physically capable of engaging with children, families, and colleagues for a maximum 7.5 hours per day, up to 5 days per week.
  • be physically capable of sustaining CPR for at least two (2) minutes on the floor.
  Interpersonal:
  • strong abilities in reading, writing and oral English language communication.
  • an ability to constructively give and receive critical feedback.
  • an ability to follow and provide verbal and written instructions.
  • an ability to interpret private information and maintain confidentiality.
  • emotional flexibility and stability to cater to the varying needs of children and families.
  • ability to handle general stressors (meeting deadlines, task management, managing expectation, etc.)
  Cognitive:
  • basic computer literacy, including but not limited to the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email functions, internet browsing and other general computer functions.
  • ability to read, interpret and follow written and verbal instructions.
  
  
  This nationally recognised qualification may lead to employment in roles such as kindergarten assistant, school aged-care assistant, nanny, family day care carer or early childhood educator assistant.
  
  Chisholm TAFE is the one of the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  BSBPEF403	Lead personal development
  CHCECE055	Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
  CHCECE037	Support children to connect with the natural environment
  HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
  CHCECE038	Observe children to inform practice
  CHCECE036	Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
  HLTAID012	Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
  CHCECE056	Work effectively in children’s education and care
  CHCECE032	Nurture babies and toddlers
  CHCECE031	Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
  CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people.
  CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
  CHCECE035	Support the holistic learning and development of children
  CHCECE054	Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
  CHCECE034	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
  CHCECE033	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
  CHCECE030	Support inclusion and diversity

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Early Childhood Education And Care	Diploma Of Early Childhood Education And Care
  Possible job outcome	kindergarten assistant early childhood education assistant school aged care assistant family day care carer	child care worker

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  Applicants must be at least 17 years and 3 months of age at time of course commencement. Applicants under the age of 18 must obtain parental agreement., applicants must successfully complete BKSB before the enrolment, achieving English Exit Level 2 and Maths Exit level 1, Be physically and mentally capable of engaging professionally with children, families, and colleagues for a maximum 7.5 hours per day, up to 5 days per week, have parental agreement for students under 18 years of age, Students must complete a minimum of 160 hour work placement and be physically capable of sustaining CPR for at least two (2) minutes on the floor to successfully complete the requirements of the course, Students need to be able to obtain a volunteer Working With Children Check prior to undertaking work placement

• Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

  Fees

  Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
  Free TAFE	FREE	freeAmount
  Concession	$1,230	ConcessionAmount
  Government subsidised	$6,149	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
  Full fee paying	$14,534	FullfeeAmount
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	$205	MaterialFeeAmount
  And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	$135	studentservicefeewithConcession
  Student services - no concession (annual)	$270	studentservicefeewithnoConcession

  Total fees  

  *Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
  **You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.