The CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is the entry level qualification for anyone who wants to work in childcare.
This qualification covers the fundamentals of early childhood development, education and care. Upon completion of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care you will have the skills, knowledge and experience to plan activities that promote children’s learning through play. These experiences will help you contribute in the development of children into confident and competent learners during their time spent at their early learning centres. With a qualification of AET’s Early Childhood course, you will be ready to kick-start a rewarding and fulfilling career as an Early Childhood Educator, a Family Day Care Educator or Nanny.
52 weeks (including holidays)
Yes
Minimum of 160 hours that we can help you organise (working hours can be logged as placement hours for workplace students)
Classroom based, Workplace, Virtual/Blended
Please contact the administration team for more information.
There are no entry requirements for this course, however students are required to undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment and Pre -Training Review.
This will assist to determine candidate’s suitability and relevance for the course and identification of any support required.
Working with Children Check required before undertaking Work Placement.
Learners who successfully complete this qualification may pathway into further study options:
This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to undertake job roles such as:
2025-2028 Career Start (General Training) is managed by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET).
Click here to get more information about Career Start Program.
Career Start Eligibility for General Training Pathways
To access a subsidised training place under Career Start, a student must meet the following criteria:
| QUALIFICATION CODE AND NAME | NON – CONCESSIONAL STUDENTS | CONCESSIONAL STUDENTS |
|---|---|---|
| CHC30125 CERTIFICATE III IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE |
$2.00 PER UNIT, $34.00 TOTAL |
$1.00 PER UNIT, $17.00 TOTAL |
This fee can be paid by an employer, a family member, a friend, or another organisation or a third party unrelated to the RTO but cannot be paid or waived by the RTO (whether directly or indirectly), unless approved in writing by the Department. The fee amount represents the total cost to the student, including any enrolment charges (e.g. ID card fees), tuition, services and materials fees, and all other mandatory costs related to delivering training, assessment, and awarding the Qualification. This also includes costs such as criminal history checks, where required for Vocational placement or employment in certain occupations.
This course has 17 units of competency:
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/Elective |
|---|---|---|
| CHCECE055 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care | Core |
| CHCECE056 | Work effectively in children’s education and care | Core |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | Core |
| CHCECE031 | Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing | Core |
| CHCECE032 | Nurture babies and toddlers | Core |
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting | Core |
| CHCPRT025 | Identify and report children and young people at risk | Core |
| CHCECE030 | Support inclusion and diversity | Core |
| CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures | 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 |
| BSBSTR401 | Promote innovation in team environments | Elective |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Elective |
