CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (superseded)

Course Details

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 and must apply discretion and judgment to the application of these 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. 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

All persons (Employees and Volunteers) will require a Blue Card https://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/

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 the units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.

Student Selection	Persons with the digital, language, literacy & numeracy skills to fulfil their job role & complete the course.
Student Intake	All year (except for end of year closure)
Delivery Mode	Online with support from CTA Trainers and Assessors
Course Duration	Maximum 16 months part-time or 8 months full-time
Practical Component	Applicant must be either employed by an Early Childhood Education & Care Service OR be able to secure a Volunteer Placement for a minimum 160 hours on enrolment. CTA will assist.
How is the Course Delivered & Assessed	The course knowledge is delivered and assessed online. Concurrent to gaining knowledge you will either be working or volunteering in a regulated early childhood education and care setting to learn, practice and consistently demonstrate the practical skills imbedded into each unit. Gaining competency requires you to complete the knowledge assessment to a satisfactory level, consistently demonstrate the practical skills in the workplace during a minimum and mandatory number of 160 hours of vocational placement hours related to the unit and or course. Evidence relating to your practical skills is gathered by the assessor and involves a mix of observations, supervisor reports and projects, depending on the unit requirements.

Career Start supports Queensland job seekers to start their career, or move into more skilled roles or full-time employment.

Career Start - General Training Pathway

Student Co-contribution fees

NON-Concessional $34 on enrolment (no refund)
Concession $17 on enrolment (no refund)

Eligibility Under Career Start

A student may access up to 2 subsidised training places through one of the following options:

a qualification in a certificate III under the general training pathway and an apprenticeship/traineeship, noting that if the apprenticeship/traineeship is done first, the student is no longer eligible to access a general training pathway qualification under Career Start;

two apprenticeships/traineeships at either a certificate II or III level, including school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs).
In addition, under Career Start, students may access one subsidised introductory-level skill set.

In addition, under Career Start, students may access one subsidised introductory-level skill set.

General Training Pathway

To access a subsidised training place under Career Start, a student must meet the following criteria:

aged 15 years or older and not be a school student
permanently reside in Queensland
be an Australian citizen, or Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), or a temporary resident with the right visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen
not already have a certificate III or higher qualification completed within the last 10 years (qualifications completed as a school student, and foundation skills qualifications don’t count)
not be enrolled in another qualification, even if it’s on hold or deferred, whether funded by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training or not (foundation skills qualifications don’t count).

Along with the eligibility criteria above, specific entry requirements or exemptions may apply to certain funded qualifications and skill sets. These are set by industry or sector requirements, as well as national training package guidelines.

Apprenticeship or Traineeship Pathway

To be eligible, you must:

have entered into a training contract for a qualification that is funded by us and be registered on our systems
if you’re from overseas, have a visa allowing you to work in Australia
not be enrolled in another qualification
not have already completed 2 apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications (including a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship) within the last 10 years.

Learn more about apprenticeship and traineeship funding.

Career Start Apprenticeship Traineeship Pathway Student Co-contribution fees (dependant on electives)	No student co-contribution fees if is under 25 years of age or a school-based traineeship. Student co-contribution fees for trainees over 25 years of age. $1,900.80 Payment Plan available $1,140.48 *Concession Payment Plan available 1188 nominal hours @$1.60 per hour

Fee for Service (Mainstream)	$2,700.00 (Refund policy on enrolment form)
Fee for Service (Schools)	As per school Partnership Agreement


CHCECE030	Support inclusion and diversity #	C
CHCECE031	Support Children’s health, safety and wellbeing * #	C
CHCECE032	Nurture babies and toddlers * #	C
CHCECE033	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children * #	C
CHCECE034	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice	C
CHCECE035	Support the holistic learning and development of children	C
CHCECE036	Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning * #	C
CHCECE037	Support children to connect with the natural environment * #	C
CHCECE038	Observe children to inform practice	C
CHCECE054	Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people culture	C
CHCECE055	Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care	C
CHCECE056	Work effectively in children’s education and care	C
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk	C
HLTWHS001	Participate in work health and safety	C
HLTAID012	Provide First Aid in an education and care setting	C
HLTFSE001	Follow basic food safety practices	E
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice	E
#	Direct Observations by Assessor
*	160 hours of minimum, mandatory placement

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) vs Credit Transfer

Have you gained knowledge and skills through your work, life experience, training or education? Recognition of your current skills and knowledge can occur through either credit transfer or recognition of prior learning.

A credit transfer is applied if you hold a Statement of Attainment for a unit with the same code as a unit in the course you wish to enrol in. Meaning you don’t have to do the unit again.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can be an option if you have current extensive experience, knowledge and skills related to the course you are wanting to enrol in but have never sought a formal qualification. The assessment is still as rigorous and involves you answering questions for each unit, to confirm you hold the knowledge, and providing evidence that your skills and experience are current and relate to the course you are wanting to enrol in.

Resources

Learning resources supplied online (CTA trainers will show you how to use the online system) are included in the course cost. Additional charges will apply for printing of learning resources, if requested. Please check before enrolment.

Job Roles

Early Childhood Educator
School Age Education and Care Provider

Outcome

On successful completion of all units within this qualification, participants may receive a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. In addition, school students may receive 8 QCE points.