CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is ICCC’s entry level program, providing you with hands-on experience to gain a thorough understanding of what it’s like to be an Early Childhood Educator working with young children and families. This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education settings.
Key Features
- Award winning learning resources
- Comprehensive support network
- Unrivalled e-learning experience and assessment
- Timely and concise learning and assessment support
- True flexibility with variable self-paced learning
- Collaboration with workplace supervisors
- On-the-job training and assessment that develops real workplace skills and the strong underpinning knowledge needed to be an effective educator
You will develop skills and knowledge in:
- building and creating play resources to support children 0 – 6 years
- caring for babies, toddlers, and young children
- working with families
- supporting children’s development and well-being
- identifying and responding to children and young people at risk
- sustainable practices in a children’s centre
- observing, analysing and gathering information to plan for children’s learning
Assessment includes:
- Knowledge assessment (Online Theory Tasks)
- Skills assessment (Workplace Tasks)
- Observation assessment (Observable tasks)
Assessment is ongoing throughout the training period – there are no final exams.
“This has been such an amazing experience and I have loved every minute. Everyone involved was always so helpful and supportive. This has been an amazing opportunity and I’m forever great full for the help I received while completing this course.
I cannot wait to see what the future holds in this industry for me.”
“This has been such an amazing experience and I have loved every minute. Everyone involved was always so helpful and supportive. This has been an amazing opportunity and I’m forever great full for the help I received while completing this course.
I cannot wait to see what the future holds in this industry for me.”
Study Options
There are several options for learners to choose from when studying CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care depending on your circumstances and study preferences. The tabs below display core information for each option.
If you are unsure which of these is most suitable for you, please contact the college via email at [email protected] or complete a course enquiry form at the bottom of this page.
Please see below general entry requirements for all CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care student types.
Included Core Texts
Included in the course fee are the award-winning e-textbooks: “The Big Picture” and “Birth to Big School” by Karen Kearns.
General Entry Requirements
- Minimum age restrictions apply;
- Minimum numeracy and literacy skills apply;
- Students must be able to complete a minimum 160 hours of work placement in a regulated Early Childhood Education and Care service;
- Students need to be physically fit as the role involves providing direct personal care, lifting and other physically demanding activities;
- A Working with Children Check is required to participate in this course.
Learners will need access to the internet and a computer with the following specifications:
- Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent
- Microsoft Windows 2000 or Mac OS X
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Access to a printer
Included Core Texts
Included in the course fee are the award-winning e-textbooks: “The Big Picture” and “Birth to Big School” by Karen Kearns.
General Entry Requirements
- Minimum age restrictions apply;
- Minimum numeracy and literacy skills apply;
- Students must be able to complete a minimum 160 hours of work placement in a regulated Early Childhood Education and Care service;
- Students need to be physically fit as the role involves providing direct personal care, lifting and other physically demanding activities;
- A Working with Children Check is required to participate in this course.
Learners will need access to the internet and a computer with the following specifications:
- Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent
- Microsoft Windows 2000 or Mac OS X
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Access to a printer
Further Course Information
Click here to view the course flyer with a breakdown of available units
For further information on resources and assessment read our Intro to Early Childhood Education and Care Training
Course Fees for all available qualifications