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1 Year
Combination of onsite training and work placement; online delivery also available.
Full time / Part time / Online · 8 hours of work component per week (160 hours total work placement over 20 weeks)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Building L, 1030 Cavendish Road, Mount Gravatt East, Queensland 4122
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
After the successful completion of the program the candidates may gain employment in the Early Childhood Education Industry in such settings as Child Care Centres, Kindergartens, Preschool programs, After School programs, Family Day Care Centres, Play Groups and other community settings and clients' homes. Occupational titles may include:
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) / AITSL
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
AITSL / ACECQA
Course Content
Participate in workplace health and safety
Support children to connect with the natural environment
Observe children to inform practice
Work effectively in children's education and care
Support inclusion and diversity
Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care
Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
Identify and report children and young people at risk
Support children's health, safety and wellbeing
Nurture babies and toddlers
Support the holistic learning and development of children
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
Work with diverse people
Elective unit chosen by AIAS
Support children to connect with their world
Elective unit chosen by AIAS
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Elective unit chosen by AIAS
Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
Elective unit chosen by AIAS
Common Questions
The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care at AIAS takes 1 year to complete and is available on a full-time or part-time basis.
The course is delivered via a combination of onsite training and work placement. Students gain practical training onsite within childcare centres, and the course is also available online only.
To be awarded the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, you are required to complete 15 Core units and 3 Elective units, totalling 18 units (noting that AIAS has selected 4 elective units as part of their accredited course structure).
Graduates may gain employment in settings such as Child Care Centres, Kindergartens, Preschool programs, After School programs, Family Day Care Centres, Play Groups, and other community settings and clients' homes. Job titles may include Early Childhood Educator, Outside School Hours Care Programme Assistant, Childhood Educator Assistant, Playgroup Supervisor, Family Day Care Educator, Preschool Assistant, and Nanny. The average (median) salary for this level of qualification is $43,400 AUD, and 80.1% of graduates report improved work status after completing this course.
Yes, the Cert III qualification sets up students perfectly for continued education with the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, which is also offered by AIAS.
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