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 using discretion and judgment 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.
o 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 units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. 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
| Campus Location | Sydney |
| Applicant | Domestic | International |
| Course Duration | 52 weeks, including 40 study weeks and 12 weeks of holidays. |
| CRICOS Course Code | 112208H |
This course is targeted at international students who are:
Completing this course may provide you with employment or learning opportunities. Potential employment options are as an Educator in an Early Childhood Education and Care setting. Further education pathways may include higher education qualifications in early childhood education and care.
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose
Students who complete this course may be able to seek employment in a range of positions as indicated
The following units are included in this course, and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.
| Requirement | CHC30121-Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care requires the successful completion of 12 core units | Core Subjects | Title |
|---|---|
| CHCECE030 | Support inclusion and diversity-Core |
| CHCECE031 | Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing-Core |
| CHCECE032 | Nurture babies and toddlers-Core |
| CHCECE033 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children-Core |
| CHCECE034 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice-Core |
| CHCECE035 | Support the holistic learning and development of children-Core |
| CHCECE036 | Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning-Core |
| CHCECE037 | Support children to connect with the natural environment-Core |
| CHCECE038 | Observe children to inform practice-Core |
| CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures-Core |
| CHCECE055 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care-Core |
| CHCECE056 | Work effectively in children’s education and care-Core |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk -Core |
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting-Core |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in work health and safety-Core |
| Requirement | CHC30121-Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care requires the successful completion of 2 elective units | Elective Subjects | Title |
|---|---|
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice-Elective |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people-Elective |
This course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom-based setting, as well as through structured self- study. All classroom-based training will take place at the Australian National Education’s training facilities. The timetable for this course will be advised in your Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You are required to attend classes for 14 hours per week, as well as complete 6 hours of structured self-study per week for 60 study weeks (6 terms of 10 weeks each). Holiday breaks are as indicated in your timetable.
Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important in order to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation
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Australian National Education has the following entry requirements:
Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
The costs for this course are as follows:
May apply and can be found in our International Student Handbook on our website at www.ane.edu.au
CHC50121-Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
03859B
2024
To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including:
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