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CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

National ID CHC30121 State ID BGY3

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of early childhood education! 

As a childcare educator, you’ll inspire young minds, creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where learning is fun and full of play. Take your first steps toward shaping the future, while making every day an adventure for the children in your care!

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This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information. *Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training. 

Overview

When Semester 1, 2025

Study Mode Combined (Online and On Campus)

This course is the nationally regulated entry-level Qualification for educators who wish to support the development and well-being of children from birth to school age in an early childhood education and care setting.

 
Early childhood educators are in high demand, and the sector requires highly trained educators to guarantee consistently high standards of education and care for children in these services.
 
Our nurturing and passionate lecturers will guide students through all stages of this Qualification.
In this course, students will learn how to:
  • Support clients with their changing needs
  • Understand and respect cultural differences
  • Adapt to different policies and services
  • Identify the needs of local communities
  • Create services and facilities to meet those needs
  • Communicate clearly and effectively
  • Manage information and provide administrative support
  • Practice ethical behaviour in your work

Throughout this course, you will gain skills in: 

  • Facilitating children's play, cultural competence, and creating healthy and safe environments
  • Implementing the National Quality Framework, National Regulations and National Quality Standards 
  • Facilitating children’s play, cultural competence, and creating healthy and safe environments
  • Working within the context of established policies and procedures 
  • Working independently or under the guidance of others

This course is suited to you if:

  • You seek a career in the early childhood education and care profession 
  • You currently work in the early childhood education and care sector and seek to formalise your skills 
  • You are a Year 11 or 12 student, looking to begin your future career path
  • You have a keen interest in supporting the development and wellbeing of children aged 0 – 5 years

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