Course Overview

About This Course

The CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care provides a wonderful pathway to pursuing a fulfilling career in the childcare sector in Australia and beyond. With this early childhood education course, you open yourself up to a variety of professions within the early childcare sector to develop, implement and create foundational learning experiences for a child’s early years of life. This early childcare and education course not only offers the opportunity to develop young minds, it also opens your possibilities to a wide variety of new job opportunities that remain in demand and continue to grow in Australia. Charter Australia offers the CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course through a variety of study options. These include face-to-face in classroom sessions here at our campus in Sydney, New South Wales, hybrid, self-paced and LIVE Online lessons through our Charter E-Campus Learning !

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

53 Walker St, North Sydney, NSW 2060

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

There are no prerequisites or corequisites that are applicable to the units of competency selected within this course. For Charter Australia’s minimum entry requirements, please visit the Entry Requirements page .

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Child Care Educator, Preschool Educator, Family Day Care Educator, Relief Educator (casual/agency), OSHC Educator

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Professional Body

Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) / AITSL

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

AITSL / ACECQA

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units17 units

CHCECE030

Support inclusion and diversity

CHCECE031

Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing

CHCECE032

Nurture babies and toddlers

CHCECE033

Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

CHCECE034

Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

CHCECE035

Support the holistic learning and development of children

CHCECE036

Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning

CHCECE037

Support children to connect with the natural environment

CHCECE038

Observe children to inform practice

CHCECE054

Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures

CHCECE055

Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care

CHCECE056

Work effectively in children’s education and care

CHCPRT001

Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

HLTAID012

Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

HLTWHS001

Participate in workplace health and safety

CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

HLTFSE001

Follow basic food safety practices

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CRICOS code for the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care at Charter Australia?

The CRICOS code for the CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care at Charter Australia is 119612F.

Does Charter Australia also offer a higher-level qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care?

Yes, Charter Australia also offers the CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CRICOS Code: 118605B) for those wishing to study at a higher level in the early childhood field.

How can I contact Charter Australia to find out more about the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care?

You can contact Charter Australia's in-house consultants by email at info@charter.edu.au or by telephone at (+61) 02 9955 5881. Assistance is available in English, Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Korean.

Are there any first aid courses relevant to early childhood education available at Charter Australia?

Yes, Charter Australia offers HLTAID012 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting, which is particularly relevant for those working in early childhood education and care settings.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.

Step 02

Submit Documents

Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.

Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $55,000 to $65,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $65,000 to $75,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $75,000 to $90,000 per year

Career Paths

Assistant Educator (Long Day Care)Early Childhood EducatorChildcare WorkerTrainee EducatorFamily Day Care Educator

Key Skills

Supporting children's physical, cognitive, social and emotional developmentPlanning and implementing play-based educational activities aligned to the EYLFProviding appropriate care for babies, toddlers and preschoolersApplying workplace health and safety practices in childcare environmentsIdentifying and responding to indicators of child abuse or neglect

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