Certificate III In Early Childhood Education And Care

Timetable

Full Time - Berwick, Dandenong, Frankston, Mornington Peninsula, Bass Coast

Part Time - OnlinePlus delivered remotely via Zoom with two evening support sessions per week. There are some on-site practical assessments that will be held on campus (Berwick) throughout the year. This is limited to approximately 3 sessions for the duration of the course.

Students are encouraged to attend weekly support classes via Zoom and make use of the online study resources found on our myChisholm site.

Workshop – OnlinePlus or Frankston: One full day workshop per fortnight on campus or online one evening workshop via Zoom per alternate fortnight. Workshop applicants must be currently employed and working in the early childhood industry where they can undertake the minimum 160 hours work placement requirement.

Mode of delivery: Delivery will be a mix of blended classroom based, face-to-face and online learning.

Full Time
• Days per week: 3
• Hours per day: 5
• Expected hours of self-directed learning per week: 7.5

Part Time
• Days per week: 2 evenings per week
• Hours per day: 2
• Expected hours of self-directed learning per week: 7.5

All learning is conducted in person on campus.

Study units

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

Assessment methods

• Observation in class by teacher
• Workplace observation by assessor
• Interviews to assess underpinning knowledge and competence
• Evidence folios collated by students to prove competence
• Written tests in class
• Reports, essays and assignments
• Oral presentations
• Resource folders developed by students

Admission requirements

• Minimum age requirement: 17 years and 3 months
• Of school leaving age or have a transition from school form.
• Have parental agreement for students under 18 years of age.

Inherent requirements

Our inherent requirements are a guide to help you decide if a course is right for you.

If you are a student with a disability, long-term illness, mental health condition or are a primary carer of an individual with a disability, you can apply for support through our Equitable Learning and Disability Support team.

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.
Industry:
• Students must be able to complete 160 hours of work placement, as this is a requirement of the course.
• Students must be able to attain a current Working with Children check as it will be required for professional workplace experience

Students are required to bring a laptop to class.

Dress Code on work placement:
• Shoes – closed-in-toe shoes.
• Uniform – trousers, sun hat.
• Hair- clean and tied back if long.
• Nails – clean short nails preferred.
• Personal hygiene – clean and professional presentation.

Language, literacy and numeracy

You are required to complete a language, literacy and numeracy skills test before course commencement. This will determine course suitability and if you may need additional support.

We use an approved online skills review tool to determine your language, literacy and numeracy skills within the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).

Below are the levels required for this course:

• Language and literacy: 2
• Numeracy: 1

Practical placement

You will need to complete a minimum of 160 hours of practical placement to successfully complete the course. Placement is timetabled and must occur during these timetabled periods.

Placement is part of assessment for this course. You must be successfully up to date on your class theory assessments, demonstrating professional class behaviour and maintaining regular class attendance before being permitted to attempt the placement component of the course.

Placement will be pre allocated by our placement coordinator. Placement must be undertaken in the Melbourne South East region (Bass Coast campus students excepted).

You must be available for regular service operation times during placement (8 hours per day).

Documentation or licences required for practical placement

You must hold a valid Working with Children Check (volunteer or employee) for the duration of the program.

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 family day care carer early childhood education assistant school aged care assistant	child care worker

Fees

Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

Fees
Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
Free TAFE	FREE	freeAmount
Concession	$1,275	ConcessionAmount
Government subsidised	$6,373	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
Full fee paying	$14,758	FullfeeAmount
Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
Materials	$200	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 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.
**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.

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Certificate III In Early Childhood Education And Care

Learn to support the development of children through quality education and care

Free TAFE Pathways

Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)