Learn childcare skills in the classroom & practical daycare placements. This course covers the fundamentals of childhood development and caring for children.
Yes
Student are required to complete mandatory Professional Experience
Placement total of least 160 hours of work in a regulated children’s
education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment
Requirements of units of competency, as a part of this qualification.
52 Weeks
As such 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 determine a candidate’s suitability and relevance for the course and identification of any support required.
2025-2028 Career Start (General Training) is managed by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| CHC30121 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 |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to 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 |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety | Elective |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Elective |
