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1 Year
Minimum of 20 hours of classes per week
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Level 10, 50 Grenfell St Adelaide 5000 SA
50 Grenfell St, Level 10, Adelaide, SA 5000
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
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
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
Work with diverse people
Elective unit
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Elective unit
Common Questions
The course duration is 52 weeks.
Students must complete a minimum of 160 hours of vocational placement in a regulated early childhood education and care setting as a requirement for the issuance of the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Students must have English proficiency as guided by Macallan College's English Proficiency Policy and Procedures. The required score is an IELTS overall score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no individual section score less than 5.5. A pre-entry Oxford English online test result of no less than B2.2 with a minimum score of 71 is also required. All applicants from AL3 countries must sit an IELTS test.
After completing CHC30121, students can progress to the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, which prepares them for lead educator and coordinator roles. Students may also pursue a Bachelor of Early Childhood or Education, with some universities granting credit for diploma units to reduce time to degree, or other related VET or community services courses such as work in community services, special education, and inclusion support.
Yes, students are required to obtain a Working with Children Card prior to commencing practical placement. This is issued post clearance of a Working with Children Check (WWCC). Students should refer to the relevant state authority for further information on the application process.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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