52 weeks
On campus (mixed learning) with work placement
20 hours per week; minimum 160 hours work placement
February
Course Overview
About This Course
Domestically the course runs full-time through mixed learning at the Alanvale, Devonport and Clarence campuses, with tuition of $2,730 subsidised, $410 concession or $14,570 commercial, plus a $45 polo top for work placements and a $20.40 Working with Vulnerable People registration. International students study for 52 weeks in Hobart or Launceston at 20 hours per week with a February intake, at AUD $12,205, including a formal work placement of at least 160 hours arranged by TasTAFE teachers with childcare organisations. The course can also be packaged with the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Where You Can Study
Available Locations
Hobart
75 Campbell St, Hobart, TAS 7000
Student Information
Fees & Entry by Student Type
Tuition Fee
Subsidised $2,730.00 / Concession $410.00 / Commercial $14,570.00. Additional: TasTAFE polo top required for work placements ($45) and Working with Vulnerable People registration ($20.40).
Duration
Full-time
Study Mode
Full-time, mixed learning
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
Domestic:
- Be 18 or above at course commencement.
- Working With Vulnerable People card (Volunteer Status).
- National Police Check from Service Tasmania — the application form can be downloaded online and submitted at any Service Tasmania centre; the check costs $70.
- Pre-enrolment assessment: students must complete a face-to-face pre-enrolment assessment on campus to assess current Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLN&D) skills, followed by a one-on-one conversation with a teacher about course structure, expectations and readiness to begin.
- You are encouraged to consider whether this is the right course for you by undertaking the Informed Choices Student Self-Assessment.
- As part of the application process, and before being offered a place, a member of the TasTAFE team will contact you to discuss whether this course aligns with your goals. This does not apply to apprentices and trainees.
International:
- Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
- IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.0, or equivalency.
Career & Study Pathways
Where this takes you
- Long Day Care Educator
- Outside School Hours Care Educator
- Family Day Care Educator
- In Home Care Educator
- Private Nanny
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
Core unit
Support children's health, safety and wellbeing
Core unit
Nurture babies and toddlers
Core unit
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
Core unit
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
Core unit
Support the holistic learning and development of children
Core unit
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
Core unit
Support children to connect with the natural environment
Core unit
Observe children to inform practice
Core unit
Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
Core unit
Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care
Core unit
Work effectively in children's education and care
Core unit
Identify and report children and young people at risk
Core unit
Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
Core unit
Participate in workplace health and safety
Core unit
Engage in workplace communication
Elective unit
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Elective unit
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care take to complete at TasTAFE?
The course runs for 52 weeks in total at TasTAFE.
Is there a practical work placement component in this course?
Yes, the course includes a mandatory work component of 176 hours in total, structured as 8 hours per week over 22 weeks, providing hands-on experience in an early childhood setting.
How much does the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care cost for international students?
The estimated total course cost for international students is AU$12,205 in tuition fees, with no additional non-tuition fees listed.
Where is this course delivered?
The course is delivered at two TasTAFE campuses in Tasmania: Alanvale Campus at 54a Alanvale Road, Newnham TAS 7248, and Clarence Campus at 4a Bounty Street, Warrane TAS.
How can international students contact TasTAFE for more information about this course?
International students can contact TasTAFE's International Office by phone at 0361531195 or by email at international@tafe.tas.edu.au. Further information is also available on the TasTAFE international website at www.tastafe.tas.edu.au/international.
Application
How to Apply
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