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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (QLD only)

CHC30121

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Location
Online, QLD
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Study Mode
Online, Workplace
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Awarded by
Skills Generation (RTO: 41008)
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Qualification
Certificate III
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Course Fee
Price may vary
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Duration
6-12 months
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Start Date
Start anytime
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Payment Options
Payment plan, QLD Certificate 3 Guarantee Subsidy

About the Course

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About the Course

The CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, offered by Skills Generation, is an essential qualification for those aspiring to support and educate children in their formative years. This course equips participants with the foundational skills and knowledge necessary to foster children’s wellbeing, learning, and development across various early childhood education settings. Students will engage in a comprehensive curriculum that includes core units focused on child health, safety, and holistic learning, as well as opportunities to nurture positive relationships with children and support inclusion and diversity.

With a blend of theoretical learning and practical experience, the course requires students to complete 160 hours of vocational work placement in a regulated children’s education and care service. This hands-on approach not only enhances the learning experience but also prepares graduates for a range of employment opportunities, including roles as Assistant Educators in childcare centres, kindergartens, and family day care. The course is designed to be flexible, allowing students to complete their studies within 6 to 12 months, making it an ideal choice for those balancing personal and professional commitments. Enquire to learn more.

There are no prerequisites for this course. However, students will need:

  • Access to a computer with word processing, email, Zoom/other, PDF reader capabilities, and a reliable internet connection
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) levels that indicate you have a high probability of being able to successfully complete the course. Skills Generation can help you assess your current LLN levels as required to ensure we are able to effectively support you
  • Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card in QLD). Skills Generation can assist with your application if required
  • Ongoing access to an approved regulated children’s education and care service to complete workplace tasks

Most employers and work placement host organisations will expect you to have an up-to-date Influenza vaccination. Please attend to any requirements as soon as possible as you will not be able to commence your mandatory work placement without them.

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

  • CHCECE030 – Support inclusion and diversity
  • CHCECE031 – Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
  • CHCECE032 – Nurture babies and toddlers
  • CHCECE033 – Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
  • CHCECE034 – Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
  • CHCECE035 – Support the holistic learning and development of children
  • CHCECE036 – Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
  • CHCECE037 – Support children to connect with the natural environment
  • CHCECE038 – Observe children to inform practice
  • CHCECE054 – Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples cultures
  • CHCECE055 – Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
  • CHCCEC056 – Work effectively in children’s education and care
  • CHCPRT001 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
  • HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety
  • HLTFSE001 – Follow basic food safety practices
  • CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
Units to be acquired externally
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
This unit must be completed externally and will then be credit transferred by Skills Generation into your CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. The First Aid course must have this specific unit code. If in doubt, check with your Skills Generation trainer before enrolling in a First Aid course.

160 hours of work placement is also required.

Why Skills Generation?

Based on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and operating across Australia, Skills Generation Pty Ltd is a leading Registered Training Organisation (RTO) delivering high-quality training and assessment services since 2014.

Their mission is to provide world-class education that drives student success, equips individuals for emerging labor markets, and promotes lifelong learning, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Training programs are strategically aligned with labor market demands to increase employment opportunities for graduates and strengthen workforce capability and industry capacity.

Skills Generation offer a wide range of courses, from Certificate II to Graduate Diploma levels, available with government-funded or fee-for-service options. Flexible study modes, including face-to-face, online, and blended delivery, cater to a diversity of student needs.