Course Overview

About This Course

Start a fulfilling journey in early childhood education with this qualification, designed to prepare you for a pivotal role in nurturing and developing young minds across Australia's diverse educational settings. About this Course: This Course provides you with essential skills for working in regulated children's services. You'll focus on supporting children's well-being and development within an approved learning framework, learning to care for babies and toddlers, building positive relationships and creating engaging learning experiences. The course also covers fostering children's connection with nature, observing their growth, and understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Additionally, you'll acquire key skills in responding to children at risk, administering first aid, and ensuring workplace health and safety, preparing you to excel in various early childhood settings, whether working independently or under guidance. What You'll Learn: Support inclusion and diversity Support children’s health safety and wellbeing Nurture babies and toddlers Develop positive and respectful relationships with children Use an approved learning framework to guide practice Support the holistic learning and development of children Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning Support children to connect with the natural environment Observe children to inform practice Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care Work effectively in children’s education and care Identify and respond to children and young people at risk Provide First Aid in an education and care setting Participate in workplace health and safety Reflect on and improve own professional practice Work with diverse people

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Brisbane

Level 4 102 Adelaide St, BRISBANE, QLD 4000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Entry Requirements AGE 18 GRADE 11 IELTS 5.5 Age Minimum age of 18 years or turning 18 years old prior to commencement of the course Education & Experience Requirements Year 11 Australian Senior High School Certificate, or equivalent (e.g. completion of Year 12 or High School in the students home country) with full academic results. English Language Upper-Intermediate English (equivalent to 5.5 academic or general IELTS) or successful completion of college LLND Test Required Identification Photo ID and evidence of citizenship (international students must provide copy of passport) Computer Skills & Equipment Students on this course require computer access for learning purposes and to complete course assessments. As such, learners must have beginner/intermediate computing skills including use of Microsoft Office programmes, in addition to hardware requirements of a desktop or portable computer with keyboard, pointing device, speaker, web camera and microphone, and a broadband internet connection. Additional Requirements Students must be eligible to hold a Blue Card (must not have a criminal record). Applicants for this course must be able to make themselves available to undertake the industry placement that forms part of the training and assessment activity. Students must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to undertaking placement.Specific Updates to English Language Requirements for Student VisasGeneral Student Visa: The minimum IELTS score has increased from 5.5 to 6 (or equivalent).Packaged ELICOS: The minimum IELTS score to undertake a packaged English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) program has increased from 4.5 to 5.0. Further Information Students who are unable to meet the academic or English language criteria may in some cases be eligble to undertake our Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) test. Criteria may change at any time without notice. Additional English language requirements may apply to international applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds wishing to articulate on a visa package into a university programme. Students must be able to (and are required to) enrol, participate, demonstrate progression-of, and complete this course.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Career Outcomes Child Care Worker Assistant Educator

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Professional Body

Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) / AITSL

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

AITSL / ACECQA

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units17 units

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

CHCECE056

Work effectively in children’s education and care

CHCPRT001

Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

HLTAID012

Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

HLTWHS001

Participate in workplace health and safety

CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total cost of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care at Charlton Brown?

The estimated total course cost is $13,000 AUD, which includes a tuition fee of $12,500 AUD and a non-tuition fee of $500 AUD.

How long does the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care take to complete?

The course has a duration of 52 weeks.

Where can I study this course at Charlton Brown?

The course is available at three locations: Level 4, 102 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000; 2-6 Scarborough St, Southport QLD 4215; and 12 French St, Sandy Bay TAS 7005. All locations are owned and operated by the provider.

What is the CRICOS code for this course?

The CRICOS course code for the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care at Charlton Brown Pty Ltd is 108122D, and the VET National Code is CHC30121.

Is this course eligible for Post-Study Work Rights?

No, this course is not eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights. To qualify, a course must be a Skills Level 1 qualification (Bachelor, Masters or PhD) with a duration of 92 weeks or greater, among other criteria. The Certificate III is below that qualification level and only 52 weeks in duration.

Application

How to Apply

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $55,000 to $65,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $65,000 to $75,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $75,000 to $90,000 per year

Career Paths

Assistant Educator (Long Day Care)Early Childhood EducatorChildcare WorkerTrainee EducatorFamily Day Care Educator

Key Skills

Supporting children's physical, cognitive, social and emotional developmentPlanning and implementing play-based educational activities aligned to the EYLFProviding appropriate care for babies, toddlers and preschoolersApplying workplace health and safety practices in childcare environmentsIdentifying and responding to indicators of child abuse or neglect

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