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CHC30121 | 109391H

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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Start your career with this entry level course that will set you up with the foundation skills you need to succeed as a educator in early childhood education and care.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast Darling Downs and South West Wide Bay Burnett Far North Queensland North Queensland
WAYS TO STUDY On campus Online TAFE at School Apprenticeships and traineeships International
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Fee-Free TAFE
$0
Concession
$390
Subsidised
$905
Full Fee
$5,030
TAFE at School Full Fee
$3,930 - $4,000
International
$8,400
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Course overview

Get a head start on your career in early childhood education and care with this entry-level course. This qualification is the minimum requirement for early childhood settings in Australia and will set you up with the foundation skills to get ahead.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the Early Childhood Education and Care industry is experiencing very strong growth. Qualified candidates are in high demand in this very large sector with around 184,000 job openings expected over the next five years. 

This course covers a number of core skills, including how to plan, implement and evaluate educational early childhood programs, support healthy meal times for children and foster individual development. You will also learn how to work within legal and industry requirements. Our highly-experienced team of industry professionals will provide you with one-on-one guidance to give you the foundations you need to enter the sector.

Successful completion of this course will allow you to confidently seek employment in a range of entry-level early childhood education and care roles, and equip you to complete further studies in the field.

What can I do?

  • Family Day Care Provider
  • Early Childhood Education and Care Assistant
  • Early Childhood Education and Care Worker

Course outcome:

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 2 elective units from the list below. You will also be required to undertake 160 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • CHCECE030
    Support inclusion and diversity
    UNIT CODE :
    CHCECE030
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to reflect on and understand the impact of own values and biases, demonstrate respect for inclusion and diversity, and support children’s understanding of inclusive principles and behaviours.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Support inclusion and diversity

  • UNIT CODE
  • CHCECE031
    Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
    UNIT CODE :
    CHCECE031
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to support and promote children’s health, safety and wellbeing in relation to physical activity, healthy eating, sleep, rest and relaxation and individual medical requirements.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing

  • UNIT CODE
  • CHCECE032
    Nurture babies and toddlers
    UNIT CODE :
    CHCECE032
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop relationships with babies and toddlers and their families and attend to the specific physical and emotional needs of babies and toddlers from birth to 23 months. It requires the ability to follow individualised care routines for sleep, feeding and toileting.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Nurture babies and toddlers

  • UNIT CODE
  • CHCECE033
    Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
    UNIT CODE :
    CHCECE033
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to communicate and interact respectfully with children and to guide their behaviours in ways that support their agency, positive sense of self and self-regulation.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

  • UNIT CODE
  • CHCECE034
    Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
    UNIT CODE :
    CHCECE034
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source and use an approved childhood learning framework.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

  • UNIT CODE
  • CHCECE035
    Support the holistic learning and development of children
    UNIT CODE :
    CHCECE035
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to recognise and support the interrelationship between the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and communication development of children.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Support the holistic learning and development of children

  • UNIT CODE
  • CHCECE036
    Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
    UNIT CODE :
    CHCECE036
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to set up, support and review experiences for children’s play and learning.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning

  • UNIT CODE
  • CHCECE037
    Support children to connect with the natural environment
    UNIT CODE :
    CHCECE037
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to support and encourage children’s connection with the natural environment.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Support children to connect with the natural environment

  • UNIT CODE
  • CHCECE038
    Observe children to inform practice
    UNIT CODE :
    CHCECE038
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify and gather information about children from observation and other sources as part of a collaborative process and as a basis for curriculum planning.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Observe children to inform practice

  • UNIT CODE
  • CHCECE054
    Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
    UNIT CODE :
    CHCECE054
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify different perspectives on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures, develop an understanding of the local and broader cultural contexts, and use the identified information to embed culturally appropriate experiences, interactions, behaviours and physical environments into daily practice with children.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures

  • UNIT CODE
  • CHCECE055
    Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
    UNIT CODE :
    CHCECE055
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify and meet legal and ethical obligations. This includes the ability to recognise potential and actual examples of non-compliance with regulatory requirements and contribute to the continuous improvement of practice.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care

  • UNIT CODE
  • CHCECE056
    Work effectively in children’s education and care
    UNIT CODE :
    CHCECE056
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work in a children’s education and care context using effective communication and knowledge of job roles, responsibilities and service procedures to complete daily work activities.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Work effectively in children’s education and care

  • UNIT CODE
  • CHCPRT001
    Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
    UNIT CODE :
    CHCPRT001
    Unit description :

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support and protect children and young people who are at risk of harm. This work occurs within legislative and policy frameworks and carries a duty of care responsibility.

  • UNIT NAME
  • Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

  • UNIT CODE
  • HLTAID012
    Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
    UNIT CODE :
    HLTAID012
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants, children and adults in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. This unit applies to a range of workers within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthma and anaphylactic emergencies. This includes early childhood workers and educators who work with school age children in outside school hours care and vacation programs. This unit of competency may contribute towards approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training under the Education and Care Services National Law, and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011). Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities
  • UNIT NAME
  • Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

  • UNIT CODE
  • HLTWHS001
    Participate in workplace health and safety
    UNIT CODE :
    HLTWHS001
    Unit description :

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for workers to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others. The unit applies to all workers who require knowledge of workplace health and safety (WHS) to carry out their own work, either under direct supervision or with some individual responsibility.

  • UNIT NAME
  • Participate in workplace health and safety

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up to 18 months
Existing worker - this program is completed within your workplace
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The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

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The expected length of time to complete your course.

up to 18 months

The expected length of time to complete your course.

Workload

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

Existing worker - this program is completed within your workplace

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Fee-Free TAFE: $0
  • Concession: $390
  • Subsidised: $905
  • Full fee: $5,030
Class format

The learning format for your course.

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The learning format for your course.

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No

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

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Online, On-Campus and vocational placement

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

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The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

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    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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  • Your course and learning materials will be delivered online, but to a scheduled timetable. You will interact with your teachers and other students using programs like Zoom. Learn more

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Online virtual classroom
1 year
for existing workers in the Roma Western QLD region - 2 Zoom session per week
More Apply
demo

Online virtual classroom

  • Online Time

    The estimated proportion of time you will spend each week working through content online. 

    100%
  • On Campus Time
    0%
START DATE

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

DURATION

The expected length of time to complete your course.

1 year

The expected length of time to complete your course.

Workload

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

for existing workers in the Roma Western QLD region - 2 Zoom session per week

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format

The learning format for your course.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

The learning format for your course.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

Yes

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

Online and vocational placement

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
Online with on campus practical training (Whitsundays - Cannonvale)
Anytime
12 months
Part time including: Zoom sessions - 1 x 2 hr weekly Zoom session , Face to face workshops - 1 x 7.5hr Workshop (every 3 months) = Total of 4 per qualification (on campus) and 1 x weekly 2hr Learning support on campus.
  • Fee-Free TAFE: $0
  • Concession: $390
  • Subsidised: $905
  • Full fee: $5,030
More Apply
demo

Online with on campus practical training (Whitsundays - Cannonvale)

  • Online Time

    The estimated proportion of time you will spend each week working through content online. 

    80%
  • On Campus Time
    20%
START DATE

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

Anytime

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

DURATION

The expected length of time to complete your course.

12 months

The expected length of time to complete your course.

Workload

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

Part time including: Zoom sessions - 1 x 2 hr weekly Zoom session , Face to face workshops - 1 x 7.5hr Workshop (every 3 months) = Total of 4 per qualification (on campus) and 1 x weekly 2hr Learning support on campus.

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Fee-Free TAFE: $0
  • Concession: $390
  • Subsidised: $905
  • Full fee: $5,030
Class format

The learning format for your course.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

The learning format for your course.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

Yes

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

Online, On-Campus and vocational placement

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
Online with on campus practical training (Townsville - Pimlico)
Anytime
12 months
Part time including: Zoom sessions - 1 x 2 hr weekly Zoom session , Face to face workshops - 1 x 7.5hr Workshop (every 3 months) = Total of 4 per qualification (on campus) and 1 x weekly 2hr Learning support on campus.
  • Fee-Free TAFE: $0
  • Concession: $390
  • Subsidised: $905
  • Full fee: $5,030
More Apply
demo

Online with on campus practical training (Townsville - Pimlico)

  • Online Time

    The estimated proportion of time you will spend each week working through content online. 

    80%
  • On Campus Time
    20%
START DATE

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

Anytime

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

DURATION

The expected length of time to complete your course.

12 months

The expected length of time to complete your course.

Workload

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

Part time including: Zoom sessions - 1 x 2 hr weekly Zoom session , Face to face workshops - 1 x 7.5hr Workshop (every 3 months) = Total of 4 per qualification (on campus) and 1 x weekly 2hr Learning support on campus.

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Fee-Free TAFE: $0
  • Concession: $390
  • Subsidised: $905
  • Full fee: $5,030
Class format

The learning format for your course.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

The learning format for your course.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

Yes

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

Online, On-Campus and vocational placement

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
Online self-directed
Average course duration 12 months
Part time 1 cluster per intake. 12 weeks per intake
More Apply
demo

Online self-directed

  • Online Time

    The estimated proportion of time you will spend each week working through content online. 

    100%
  • On Campus Time
    0%
START DATE

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

DURATION

The expected length of time to complete your course.

Average course duration 12 months

The expected length of time to complete your course.

Workload

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

Part time 1 cluster per intake. 12 weeks per intake

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format

The learning format for your course.

Self-paced

The learning format for your course.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

Online and vocational placement

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
Online self-directed
Average course duration 12 months
Part time 1 cluster per intake. 12 weeks per intake
More Apply
demo

Online self-directed

  • Online Time

    The estimated proportion of time you will spend each week working through content online. 

    100%
  • On Campus Time
    0%
START DATE

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

DURATION

The expected length of time to complete your course.

Average course duration 12 months

The expected length of time to complete your course.

Workload

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

Part time 1 cluster per intake. 12 weeks per intake

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format

The learning format for your course.

Self-paced

The learning format for your course.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

Online and vocational placement

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
Online self-directed
Average course duration 12 months
Part time 1 cluster per intake. 12 weeks per intake
More Apply
demo

Online self-directed

  • Online Time

    The estimated proportion of time you will spend each week working through content online. 

    100%
  • On Campus Time
    0%
START DATE

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

DURATION

The expected length of time to complete your course.

Average course duration 12 months

The expected length of time to complete your course.

Workload

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

Part time 1 cluster per intake. 12 weeks per intake

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format

The learning format for your course.

Self-paced

The learning format for your course.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

Online and vocational placement

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
Online virtual classroom
1 year
for existing workers in the Charleville Western QLD region - 2 Zoom session per week
More Apply
demo

Online virtual classroom

  • Online Time

    The estimated proportion of time you will spend each week working through content online. 

    100%
  • On Campus Time
    0%
START DATE

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

DURATION

The expected length of time to complete your course.

1 year

The expected length of time to complete your course.

Workload

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

for existing workers in the Charleville Western QLD region - 2 Zoom session per week

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format

The learning format for your course.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

The learning format for your course.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

Yes

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

Online and vocational placement

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
Online with on campus practical training (Cairns)
Anytime
12 months
Part time including: Zoom sessions - 1 x 2 hr weekly Zoom session , Face to face workshops - 1 x 7.5hr Workshop (every 3 months) = Total of 4 per qualification (on campus) and 1 x weekly 2hr Learning support on campus.
  • Fee-Free TAFE: $0
  • Concession: $390
  • Subsidised: $905
  • Full fee: $5,030
More Apply
demo

Online with on campus practical training (Cairns)

  • Online Time

    The estimated proportion of time you will spend each week working through content online. 

    80%
  • On Campus Time
    20%
START DATE

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

Anytime

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

DURATION

The expected length of time to complete your course.

12 months

The expected length of time to complete your course.

Workload

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

Part time including: Zoom sessions - 1 x 2 hr weekly Zoom session , Face to face workshops - 1 x 7.5hr Workshop (every 3 months) = Total of 4 per qualification (on campus) and 1 x weekly 2hr Learning support on campus.

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Fee-Free TAFE: $0
  • Concession: $390
  • Subsidised: $905
  • Full fee: $5,030
Class format

The learning format for your course.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

The learning format for your course.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

Yes

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

Online, On-Campus and vocational placement

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
Online self-directed
Average course duration 12 months
Part time 1 cluster per intake. 12 weeks per intake
More Apply
demo

Online self-directed

  • Online Time

    The estimated proportion of time you will spend each week working through content online. 

    100%
  • On Campus Time
    0%
START DATE

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

DURATION

The expected length of time to complete your course.

Average course duration 12 months

The expected length of time to complete your course.

Workload

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

Part time 1 cluster per intake. 12 weeks per intake

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format

The learning format for your course.

Self-paced

The learning format for your course.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

Online and vocational placement

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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28 Jan 2025
1 year
Full time - 2 Class Days per week
  • International: $8,400
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START DATE

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

28 Jan 2025

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

DURATION

The expected length of time to complete your course.

1 year

The expected length of time to complete your course.

Workload

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

Full time - 2 Class Days per week

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • International: $8,400
Class format

The learning format for your course.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

The learning format for your course.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

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Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

On-Campus and vocational placement

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more


Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.

Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload and fit your studies around your lifestyle. Access your learning space 24 hours a day, seven days a week and be supported by high-quality educators who are devoted to your outcomes. Learn more


For most Online Self-Directed courses study is structured into fixed intakes that have set durations of 12 weeks from the study commencement date. You will be able to access your learning materials from the first day of the study period. You must be enrolled to be able to access your learning materials. To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommend limiting your workload to no more than 2 units of competency per intake or the units required to complete a cluster/stage. For further information regarding Online Virtual Classroom please see the Important Information section of this course brochure. 

At TAFE Queensland, we understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, or a mix of all these options. Learn more

You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).


Costs:

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.

As an international student at TAFE Queensland you'll gain hands-on experience in our modern classrooms, laboratories and workshops using state-of-the-art facilities and the same tools and equipment used in industry.

Get the internationally-recognised qualification you need to launch your career while enjoying the unique Australian landscape, culture, and lifestyle.

No matter where you are in your study journey, our team of international student support advisors can help you settle into life in Australia and provide support and assistance to help you throughout your studies.


As an international student you’ll study face-to-face in a classroom with other international and Australian students at one of our campus locations.

You will be expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements. The number of hours of personal study required is dependent on your existing knowledge, skills and language needs.

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121)

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

COURSE CODE: CHC30121
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

See if you qualify for a subsidy

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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International student payment

Our preferred payment method is telegraphic transfer or credit card using Convera Global Pay for Students or the Flywire Payment Portal. Convera and Flywire both allow you to complete your payment in your own currency using a telegraphic transfer with no processing fees or delays. 
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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

Domestic Students

Greater Brisbane Region - South Bank

Existing worker: Only available to students who are currently employed in the industry within 50km of the Brisbane CBD.

Online self-directed
Students are required to complete Placement throughout their studies for the duration of the course. It is recommended that students attend Placement one (1) day per week for the duration of their enrolments. Block Placement at the beginning or end of studies is not suitable for Online self-directed study.

International Students
The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to International Students:

  • English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 5.5 (no individual band less than 5.0) or ISLPR 2+ on all skills or other - For a list of all English Language test accepted by TAFE Queensland International
  • Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 10 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. For more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12.

Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study with TAFE Queensland. International students who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place.

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

Robina campus
The Robina campus will be a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) campus for general learning.  Students are able to access discounted pricing for device purchases via JB Hi-Fi.  TAFE Queensland will have some portable devices available for short term loan and there will also be a limited number of desktop computers located on-site that students will be able to access.  For all the details visit the BYOD page on our website. 

Placement

If you are not currently employed or volunteering in industry, during your course you will be required to complete vocational placement so you can start practising your new skills in a real-world environment. You’ll be required to work shifts determined by your placement provider, and these can include early mornings or late nights, any day of the week, including public holidays. TAFE Queensland may be able to assist in arranging suitable placements.

Completing placement is compulsory, and you will be expected to manage family and work commitments in order to complete your shifts. You are required to complete 160 hours of placement to satisfy this component of your qualification.

Blue Card
To successfully satisfy all course requirements you will be required to apply for a Blue Card (Working with Children check).

Please note: TAFE Queensland wishes to warn you, as a Blue Card applicant, that it is an offence for a disqualified person to sign a Blue Card application.  For further information regarding 'disqualified' persons, please contact Blue Card Services.

If you cannot obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card), you will be ineligible to undertake placement and any related assessment, which will affect your course outcome. If you think this might impact you, please speak to the relevant Vocational Placement Coordinator or a Course Teacher for further information.

Vaccination requirements
COVID-19 vaccination requirements across a range of high-risk settings have eased. There are no Public Health Directions in affect requiring you to be vaccinated in high risk settings. However, decisions on mandatory vaccinations will be made by the owner or operator of these settings. Some facilities may also mandate the number of vaccinations required. These requirements will be provided to the student, prior to arrangements being made for the completion of vocational placement.

It is recommended that you undertake screening for vaccination (and meet any costs incurred) against the following Queensland Health Mandatory vaccination requirements:

  • Some facilities may require COVID-19 vaccination
  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) (persons born during or since 1966 who have only received one dose of the MMR vaccine should have a second dose)
  • Chickenpox (if not previously infected)
  • Pertussis (whooping cough -an adult booster dose)
  • Influenza (annual vaccination)

Important information

When studying Online self-directed it is strongly recommended students follow the order of study and enrol in no more than two units per intake or the units required to complete one cluster/stage, unless otherwise advised. 

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

For International students

International students can either apply directly through our TAFE Queensland International Application portal, or through one of our education agents. Our registered agents can assist you with your visa application and guide you through the enrolment process. If you are from this list of countries, you will need to apply through an agent.
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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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