Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

This qualification is the minimum requirement for early childhood settings in Australia. Childcare and Early Childhood Education facilities are experiencing a skills shortage, which means there is a high demand for qualified workers. The course covers the following areas:

• Care and nurturing: babies, toddlers, and children,
• Fostering individual development,
• Promoting and facilitating healthy mealtimes,
• Legal and industry requirements,
• Planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs,
• Working alongside other educators and teachers,
• Work with family and community.

Course Duration

We offer rolling intakes all year round, under the following study modes:

• Full-time: 12 months
• Part-time: 24 months

Number of Units

17 (15 core and 2 electives)

Elective units:

• HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices
• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

*C&K College does not offer First Aid training. Students complete this unit under their own arrangements and have it directly credited to their qualification.

Delivery Mode

Blended delivery, which is predominately online learning and compulsory practical placement.

Assessment Methods

The units are designed to support your learning through a range of:

• Formative Assessments:
  • learning activities
• Summative Assessments:
  • quizzes
  • reflections
  • scenarios
  • practical placement projects
  • third party report
  • logbook diary
  • direct observation

Vocational Placement

To achieve CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, individuals must have completed a total of at least 160 hours of placement in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.

Minimum placement hours are made up of:

• 40 hours babies (0-23 months),
• 40 hours toddlers (2-3 years),
• 80 hours 3-5 years.

The practical component allows students to put their learning into practice.

Under the Fair Work Act 2009, placement hours are legally permitted to be unpaid as they are an authorised requirement of an approved educational course. Students in paid employment as an Educator may be able to use their employed hours to accumulate placement hours.

Student Fees

Government Funding for eligible applicants

Full Fee

All payments are to be made to C&K College of Early Childhood. A variety of payment options are available. Fees are invoiced at the beginning of each study period, based on the number of units issued. This structure allows students to spread the cost of their training across the duration of the course, making it more manageable.

Fee Concessions

Fee concessions may apply to government-funded courses for eligible students (e.g. Career Start).

Eligibility for concession must be demonstrated prior to the commencement of training, applicants who identified as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander will receive concessional pricing.

Acceptable evidence:

• Hold a valid Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card issued under Commonwealth law,
• Be named on the card as a partner or dependent of someone holding a valid Concession Card,
• Medical evidence: current report from a treating health professional (such as a NDIS report, GP or specialist) that confirms a disability and its impacts.

Payments

All payments are to be made to C&K College of Early Childhood; a variety of payment options are available.

Fees are invoiced at the beginning of each study period, based on the number of units issued.

Fees are payable upfront or by an acceptable payment schedule as outlined in our Student Guide (weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments) in our secure payment portal.

This structure allows students to spread the cost of their training across the duration of the course, making it more manageable.