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CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Qualification Overview
Early Childhood Education and Care is a growing sector with more parents than ever utilising Early Childhood Services in all its various forms.
Completion of this qualification equips candidates with the skills and competency to undertake the role of an educator in a range of early childhood education settings, working within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard.
- Nurture babies and toddlers
- Participate in workplace health and safety
- Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- Work effectively in children’s education and care
- Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. They support children’s wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under the guidance of others, though in some contexts that guidance may not be on-site.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools, or kindergartens.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 160 hours of work placement in a regulated children’s education and care service as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
Upon successful completion of this course participants will receive the CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification.
| Duration |
| 24 months (17 training sessions – approximately 1 session every 6 weeks, additional supervised workplace learning and work to be completed between training sessions and on the job) |
| Delivery Mode |
| Face to face workshops occur two days each week. Assessment tasks including assignments, in addition to workshops, will be required to complete this qualification. This course is deemed as full-time study. |
| Entry Requirements |
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To be selected for entry into CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, applicants are required to complete a suitability review, a task participation and medical checklist and a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) evaluation, prior to enrolment. Applicants must also be currently employed with in the childcare sector and have access to a computer and stable internet connection to complete some assessment activities using an online portal (refer to our Online Service Standards available on our website www.foresitetraining.com.au for a full list of technology requirements.) |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
| Core | |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| CHCECE031 | Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing |
| CHCECE032 | Nurture babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE034 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| HLTAID012 | Provide first aid in an education and care setting |
| CHCPRT025 | Identify and report to children and young people at risk |
| CHCECE035 | Support the holistic learning and development of children |
| CHCECE038 | Observe children to inform practice |
| CHCECE036 | Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning |
| CHCECE030 | Support inclusion and diversity |
| CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures |
| CHCECE033 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE037 | Support children to connect with the natural environment |
| CHCECE056 | Work effectively in children’s education and care |
| CHCECE055 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care |
| BSBPEF301 | Organise personal work priorities |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |