Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care (VIC only)

To enrol in this course the following entry criteria apply:

Application

• Participate in a Pre-Training Review
• Complete an enrolment Form

Digital Literacy

• Access to a computer or smart device and the internet
• Intermediate digital literacy skills

Language Literacy and Numeracy

• AQF Level 2

Availability

• Class-based: One day a week for 5 hours
• Ability to undertake 160 hours practical placement at a regulated children’s service

In the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course, the subjects that students may study include:

Core Units

• CHCECE056 – Work effectively in children’s education and care
• CHCECE055 – Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
• CHCECE030 – Support inclusion and diversity
• CHCECE034 – Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
• CHCECE054 – Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
• HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety
• HLTAID012 – Provide first aid in an education and care setting
• CHCPRT001 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
• CHCECE032 – Nurture babies and toddlers
• CHCECE031 – Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
• CHCECE035 – Support the holistic learning and development of children
• CHCECE036 – Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
• CHCECE038 – Inform practice
• CHCECE033 – Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
• CHCECE037 – Support children to connect with the environment

Elective Units

• HLTFSE001 – Follow basic food safety practices
• BSBTWK301 – Use inclusive work practices

160 hours of practical work placement at a regulated children’s service is also required.

Delivery and Assessment

Class-based (Face-to-face or Blended) – 35 Sessions

• 30 X 5 Hour Theory Sessions
• 4 X 5 Hour Classroom-Based Practical Skills Sessions
• 1 X 8 Hour First Aid Class
• 160 hours practical placement
• 2 X 2 Hour Assessor Workplace Visit
• Recommended 15 hours of self-paced learning per week
• Average duration 12 months

Enhanced Blended Model – 49 Sessions

• 44 X 5 Hour Live Online Theory Sessions (extra support)
• 4 X 5 Hour Classroom-Based Practical Skills Sessions (you must book these in)
• 1 X 8 Hour First Aid Class (you must book this in)
• 160 hours practical placement
• 2 X 2 Hour Assessor Workplace Visit
• Recommended 15 hours of self-paced learning per week
• Average duration 15 months

Self-paced Model (Available from April 2025)

• Self-paced theory – study plans available for 9 month fast track or 15 month standard duration
• 4 X 5 Hour Classroom-Based Practical Skills Sessions
• 1 X 8 Hour First Aid Class
• 160 hours practical placement
• 2 X 2 Hour Assessor Workplace Visit
• Self -paced learning per week depends on duration, averages 15-25 hours per week
• Average duration 15 months

Assessment

• Online Theory questions in Canvas our Learning Management System
• Oral questions
• Projects
• Observations of skills
• Log book

Credit transfer and RPL available

Practical Placement

• 160 hours of practical placement at a regulated children’s service
• Class-based students: Placement can commence from your final group
• Self-paced students: Placement commences after all theory & skills have been completed
• Assessor workplace visits can be booked after all classes have been completed and placement hours are nearly complete
• You must leave enough placement hours to cover time required to complete visits after all classes have been completed
• Meet industry working with children check
• Ability to travel to placement
• Travel fees will apply for visits over 50km from head office