Certificate III In Early Childhood Education And Care

Gain the skills you need to provide quality education to children

If you love working with children and want to learn more about providing quality education and care in a range of environments, this course is for you.

The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care can provide entry level job opportunities in home, childcare centre, or school-based environments, but many students go on to study higher level courses before gaining employment.

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Mornington Peninsula
Monday and Friday 9am - 12pm
Tuesday and Thursday 9am - 4pm

Berwick: Full time - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9am - 4pm
Berwick: Part time - Monday, Tuesday or Thursday 9am - 4pm (negotiable)
Dandenong: Full time - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am - 4pm
Frankston: Full time - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am - 4pm

Course code: CHC30113
On campus: Dandenong, Frankston, Berwick, Bass Coast, Mornington Peninsula
Online: Not available Online
International: Go to International students page
Length: Full Time, 6 months. Part Time, 1 year.
Commencing: January, February, April, July, October

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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 12 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.

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.

Once complete, you can extend your skills by studying Chisholm’s Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Chisholm TAFE is 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.

Sample study units

Unit code	Unit Description
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE011	Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE010	Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Early Childhood Education And Care	Diploma Of Early Childhood Education And Care	Diploma Of Early Childhood Education And Care / Bachelor Of Early Learning
Possible job outcome	school aged care assistant kindergarten assistant family day care carer nanny early childhood education assistant	early childhood educator occasional care coordinator family day care coordinator nanny	family day care coordinator nanny early childhood educator occasional care coordinator kindergarten teacher

Skills recognition

Did you know that your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

Find out more about skills recognition and RPL.
Admission requirements

Students must be able to produce a valid working with children check and police check prior to course commencement.

Fees

Fees
Fees and charges	Concession card holder or dependant	Government subsidised	Full-fee-paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$719.00	$3595.00	$8485.00
Materials fee (GST inc)	$145.00	$145.00	$145.00
Student Services and Amenities fee (GST inc and payable each calendar year)	$75.00	$175.00	$175.00
Ancillary fee (payable each calendar year)	$25.00	$25.00	$25.00
Total	$964.00	$3940.00	$8830.00

*The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Find out about help with fees.

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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 our 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.