Course Overview

About This Course

This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children's education and care services in Australia. They support children's wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under the guidance of others, though in some contexts that guidance may not be on-site. Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

No specific entry requirements are listed on the page for this qualification.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of at least 162 hours of work in a regulated children's education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification are: Early Childhood Educator, Assistant Room Leader, Playgroup Supervisor, Outside of School Care Assistant, Family Day Care Educator, Recreation Assistant.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many work placement hours are required for the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care?

To achieve this qualification, students must complete a total of at least 162 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.

What is the duration of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care at CIBT Australia?

The course duration is 52 weeks, which includes 162 hours of work placement in a regulated children's education and care service in Australia.

What are the possible career outcomes after completing this qualification?

Graduates may work in roles such as Early Childhood Educator, Assistant Room Leader, Playgroup Supervisor, Outside of School Care Assistant, Family Day Care Educator, or Recreation Assistant, working in settings such as long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.

Are there any licensing or certification requirements associated with this qualification?

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011), the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements at www.acecqa.gov.au.

What happens if I complete only some units of the qualification?

Students who achieve a 'Competent' result in all required units of study will be awarded the certificate for the qualification. A statement of attainment will be issued for any units in which the student has been assessed as 'Competent.'

Application

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