52 weeks
This program is delivered face-to-face and is classroom-based. All units are delivered and assessed using a combination of the following instructor–led methods; face-to-face in the classroom, in a simulated environment and blended online accessing learning and assessment via the E-learning platform. A mandatory 160 hours of work placement in a regulated children's education and care services must be completed.
Face-to-face / Blended
Course Overview
About This Course
Where You Can Study
Available Locations
Melbourne
213 Lonsdale St, Level 1, 2, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent
- Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs
- Have an IELTS (Academic) score of minimum 6.0 (or an equivalent test result, such as PTE or TOEFL, taken within the last two years)
- English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
- Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
- Successful completion of an English Placement Test
- Note: Other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.
Career & Study Pathways
Where this takes you
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
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care delivered?
The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is delivered at the Sydney Campus only.
How long does the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care take to complete?
The course has a duration of 52 weeks.
Is there a work placement requirement for this course?
Yes, a mandatory 160 hours of work placement in a regulated children's education and care service must be completed as part of the course.
How is the course delivered — is it fully online?
The program is delivered face-to-face and is classroom-based. All units are delivered and assessed using a combination of instructor-led methods including face-to-face in the classroom, in a simulated environment, and blended online accessing learning and assessment via the E-learning platform.
What are the CRICOS and VET National Codes for this course?
The VET National Code for the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is CHC30125, and the CRICOS Code is 119613E. The CRICOS delivery code listed on the page is 116071K.
Application
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