Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

To achieve this qualification, you must complete a total of at least 160 hours of work in a regulated children's education and care service in Australia. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours. You must complete these placement hours to be able to achieve the competency in the units and successfully complete the course.

International students must have a minimum IELTS score of 6, OR a minimum TOEFL score of 60, OR a minimum PTE Academic score of 52, OR a minimum Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) score of 169, OR a minimum OET score of B for each component. International students must also be 18 years old or over and have completed year 12 or equivalent.

Successful completion of this program may assist students to gain entry into further study programs and/or may contribute towards study credits. ETEA advises relevant progression that may be attained by upskilling to the CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

ETEA utilises a range of assessment methods including question and answer/written assessment tasks, role play/practical demonstration and observation of skills (as applicable), practical demonstration and observation of skills in a simulated environment (as applicable), and practical demonstration and observation of skills in a workplace environment (as applicable). Assessment will be either a Recognition of Prior Learning pathway or a Training and Assessment pathway.

Yes, you can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you build up a bank of knowledge, and the evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification. Credit Transfer is also available for relevant prior study.