
Course name: CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Campus: Sydney
Qualification Information |
This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They support the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing, learning and development. Depending on the setting, educators may work under direct supervision or autonomously. 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. |
Students are encouraged to contact TACIS Marketing team for exact timetable and training arrangement.
Email to admission@tacis.edu.au or call 1300 769 588
Childcare Courses Sydney | Cert 3 Childcare | Certificate 3 in Childcare
Childcare Courses Sydney - Course Briefing | ||
NTIS Code: CHC30113 | CRICOS Course Code: 091296C | |
Name of Qualification | Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care | |
Delivery Mode | This childcare course is delivered as a combination of 14 hours classroom workshops and a minimum of 6 hours online training per week at TACIS premises. Attendance is monitored every week and satisfactory course progress must be maintained throughout the entire course. | |
Duration | 38 weeks, includes 3 terms of 10 weeks each and 8 weeks holidays. | |
Tuition Fees | AUD$7,200 | |
Administration Fees (non-refundable) | AUD$300 | |
Material Fees (non-refundable) | AUD$500 | |
If Diploma/Advanced Diploma, is year 12 (or equivalent) required for entry? | YES | |
Total curriculum hours (including practicum) required to complete the course: | 1800-2400 hours | |
Is the course delivered full-time? | Yes | |
Training Arrangements | 2 days classroom and 1 day online | |
Certificate 3 in Childcare | Childcare Courses - Packaging Rules | ||
Based on the information available from www.training.gov.au, the following packaging rules apply for completion of this qualification. A total number of 18 units must be selected for this qualification of Cert 3 childcare including:
Any combination of electives that meets the packaging rules can be selected for the award of the CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. All electives have been chosen to be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and Consistent with the qualification packaging rules, the units listed below have been selected to be delivered for this qualification. The Code and Title of each unit is provided as well as an indication of core (C), elective (E), pre-requisite (Pre) and licensing requirements (Lic), if required | ||
Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/ Elective |
CHCECE002 | Ensure the health and safety of children | C |
CHCECE004 | Promote and provide healthy food and drinks | C |
CHCECE009 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | C |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | C |
CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | C |
HLTAID004 | Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting | C |
CHCECE012 | Support children to connect with the world | E |
CHCECE003 | Provide care for children | C |
CHCECE005 | Provide care for babies and toddlers | C |
CHCECE007 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | C |
CHCDIV002 | Promote aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | C |
CHCECE001 | Develop cultural competence | C |
CHCDIV001 | Work diverse people | E |
CHCECE006 | Support behavior of children and young people | E |
CHCECE010 | Support the holistic development of children in early childhood | C |
CHCECE011 | Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning | C |
CHCECE013 | Use information about children to inform practice | C |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | C |
Cert 3 Childcare Courses | Childcare Courses - Entry Requirements | ||
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification outlined in the qualification description. However, students must:
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Certificate 3 in Childcare Courses | Childcare Courses - Assessment Methods | ||
A range of assessment and evidence gathering methods and techniques are used including 2 – 4 or more methods for each unit of competency. For this course, methods include:
Learners may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for units of competence where they may have demonstrated competency. | ||
Certificate 3 in Childcare Courses - Career Pathways from the Qualification | ||
Successful completion of the CHC30113 Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care can lead to a range of potential career opportunities including Early Childhood Educator, Childhood Educator Assistant, Outside School Hours Aide and Preschool Assistant. | ||
Education Pathways from the Qualification | ||
Preferred pathways for students entering this qualification include:
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