Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Educare College
CRICOS Institution Code 03669G
Course Overview
About This Course
Where You Can Study
Available Locations
Brisbane
Level 4 316 Adelaide St, BRISBANE, QLD 4000
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
- Age: Minimum age of 18 years or turning 18 years old prior to commencement of the course
- Education: Year 12 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) and successful completion of college LLN Test
- Identification: Photo ID and evidence of citizenship (international students must provide copy of passport)
- Computer Skills & Equipment: 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: Students must be eligible to hold a Blue Card (must not have a criminal record)
- Industry Placement: Applicants must be able to make themselves available to undertake the industry placement (160 hours) that forms part of the training and assessment activity
- Vaccination: Students should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to undertaking placement
- Note: Students who are unable to meet the academic or English language criteria may in some cases be eligible to undertake the Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) test
Career & Study Pathways
Where this takes you
Quality & Recognition
Accreditation & Migration
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) / AITSL
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
AITSL / ACECQA
Course Content
Units of Competency
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 report children and young people at risk
Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
Participate in workplace health and safety
Work with diverse people
Elective unit
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Elective unit
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care cost?
The domestic fee for service is $5,000 and the international (student visa) fee is $9,500 for the 30-week course. Additional fees apply: an Enrolment Fee of $250 and a Material Fee of $500.
How many hours of industry placement are required for this course?
Students are required to complete 160 hours of industry placement as part of the training and assessment activity. Applicants must be able to make themselves available to undertake this placement, and students should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to doing so.
How often do intakes start and what campuses are available?
Intakes are available approximately every 8 weeks throughout the year. The course is offered at two campuses: the Brisbane Centre Campus at 316 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast Centre 2 Campus.
What are the English language requirements for this course?
Students must have Upper-Intermediate English, equivalent to 5.5 academic or general IELTS, and must successfully complete the college's LLN Test. Students who are unable to meet the English language criteria may in some cases be eligible to undertake the Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) test.
What career outcomes can I expect after completing this qualification?
Graduates of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care can pursue roles such as Assistant Educator, Service Educator, and Service Manager. This qualification is also the nationally recognised legal minimum requirement needed to work as a childcare worker in Australia.
Application
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