Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed 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.

The course fees include a Tuition Fee of AU$15,000.00, a Material Fee of AU$1,300.00, and an Enrolment Fee of AU$250.00. Payment can be made via direct deposit/telegraphic transfer, credit card (Bankcards, MasterCard & Visa Card accepted, surcharges apply), though cash payment is not accepted.

Assessments may include short written knowledge tests, discussions and oral communication demonstrations, case study exercises, written reports, web based research and reports, final projects and final written exams. To perform at your best, you will probably need to work on the assessments outside of class time.

Students who have completed relevant studies or have some of the competencies in the course may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Application for RPL can be made with the initial application or can be made within two weeks of the course commencement using the RPL Application Form and by providing supporting documents. Please note that RPL cannot result in an international student having less than a full time load of study (20 hours per week).

Early childhood educators who complete this qualification can work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools, or kindergartens. Career opportunities include roles such as Early Childhood Educator, Playgroup Supervisor, and Home-based Care Worker.