Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

National ID: CHC30113 | State ID: J587

Early Childhood Education and Care is an expanding sector for those with a passion for the care and education of young children up to the age of 5 years. The sector is demanding higher qualifications and training from educators to ensure consistently high standards of education and care for children placed in these services. This can be achieved by completing the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

When completing the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care you will:

Learn to interact and foster the development of young children
Work within legal requirements
Ensure children's health and safety is prioritised
Work with children of different backgrounds and cultures
Provide support to children in different child care environments
Undertake work placement to apply the practical skills and knowledge you have learned

Students are required to obtain a Working with Children Check before attending work placement.

Delivery location plans for Semester 1, 2020:

Good news! This course will also be available in Semester 1, 2020 at our Murdoch campus! You can apply now - be sure to add Murdoch campus in your online application.

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Entrance Requirements

Job opportunities

Study pathway

Entrance Requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8	C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent	Certificate I or Certificate II

This course is available as a traineeship.

Entrance requirements for traineeships

You must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study an apprenticeship or traineeship.

In a traineeship you also gain hands-on skills and work experience, and improve your employment prospects, while earning a wage. On successful completion you will gain a nationally recognised qualification which can lead to rewarding career options. The difference between a traineeship and an apprenticeship is that a traineeship can be either a full time or part time employment based training arrangement, usually for a nominal duration of 12 months or more, generally in a non-trade related area.

To find out how to arrange a traineeship and study at South Metropolitan TAFE, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre closest to you.

Job opportunities

Child carer

Child care worker

Family day care worker

Nanny

Study pathway

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care - This course

Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Certificate III in Education Support

Certificate IV in Education Support

Certificate III in Community Services

Certificate III in Individual Support

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Certificate IV in Community Services

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Certificate IV in Disability

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Diploma of Community Services

Diploma of Youth Work

Delivery location, important dates and study options

All year round

Armadale Campus - Workplace-Traineeship

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	12 months
When	All year round
Where	Armadale Campus
How	Part Time Traineeship Workplace

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE010	Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCECE011	Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE013	Use information about children to inform practice
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCECE006	Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCECE012	Support children to connect with their world

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Rockingham Campus - Part Time-Self Paced

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	12 months
When	All year round
Where	Rockingham Campus
How	Part Time Self Paced

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE010	Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCECE011	Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE013	Use information about children to inform practice
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCECE006	Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCECE012	Support children to connect with their world

Get started

This course is available to start each semester for flexible study.

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Rockingham Campus - Workplace-Traineeship

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	12 months
When	All year round
Where	Rockingham Campus
How	Part Time Traineeship Workplace

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE010	Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCECE011	Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE013	Use information about children to inform practice
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCECE006	Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCECE012	Support children to connect with their world

Apply now

Let us help you make the approach to an employer to become their apprentice or trainee.

Contact the Jobs and Skills Centre team

Print course study plan

Thornlie Campus - Part Time-Self Paced

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	12 months
When	All year round
Where	Thornlie Campus
How	Part Time Self Paced

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE010	Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCECE011	Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE013	Use information about children to inform practice
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCECE006	Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCECE012	Support children to connect with their world

Get started

This course is available to start each semester for flexible study.

Express your interest

Print course study plan

Semester 1

Armadale Campus - Full Time-Classroom

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	1 semester
When	Semester 1
Where	Armadale Campus
How	Full Time

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE010	Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCECE011	Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE013	Use information about children to inform practice
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCECE006	Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCECE012	Support children to connect with their world

Apply now

This course uses TAFE Admissions. Apply by 6 December to study in Semester 1.

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Mandurah Campus - Full Time-Classroom

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	1 semester
When	Semester 1
Where	Mandurah Campus
How	Full Time

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE010	Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCECE011	Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE013	Use information about children to inform practice
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCECE006	Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCECE012	Support children to connect with their world

Apply now

This course uses TAFE Admissions. Apply by 6 December to study in Semester 1.

Find out more

Print course study plan

Rockingham Campus - Full Time-Classroom

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	1 semester
When	Semester 1
Where	Rockingham Campus
How	Full Time

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE010	Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCECE011	Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE013	Use information about children to inform practice
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCECE006	Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCECE012	Support children to connect with their world

Apply now

This course uses TAFE Admissions. Apply by 6 December to study in Semester 1.

Find out more

Print course study plan

Thornlie Campus - Full Time-Classroom

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	1 semester
When	Semester 1
Where	Thornlie Campus
How	Full Time

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE010	Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCECE011	Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE013	Use information about children to inform practice
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCECE006	Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCECE012	Support children to connect with their world

Apply now

This course uses TAFE Admissions. Apply by 6 December to study in Semester 1.

Find out more

Print course study plan

Semester 2

Armadale Campus - Full Time-Classroom

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	1 semester
When	Semester 2
Where	Armadale Campus
How	Full Time

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE010	Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCECE011	Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE013	Use information about children to inform practice
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCECE006	Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCECE012	Support children to connect with their world

Apply now

This course uses TAFE Admissions. Apply by 6 December to study in Semester 1.

Find out more

Print course study plan

Mandurah Campus - Full Time-Classroom

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	1 semester
When	Semester 2
Where	Mandurah Campus
How	Full Time

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE010	Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCECE011	Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE013	Use information about children to inform practice
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCECE006	Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCECE012	Support children to connect with their world

Apply now

This course uses TAFE Admissions. Apply by 6 December to study in Semester 1.

Find out more

Print course study plan

Rockingham Campus - Full Time-Classroom

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	1 semester
When	Semester 2
Where	Rockingham Campus
How	Full Time

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE010	Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCECE011	Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE013	Use information about children to inform practice
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCECE006	Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCECE012	Support children to connect with their world

Apply now

This course uses TAFE Admissions. Apply by 6 December to study in Semester 1.

Find out more

Print course study plan

Thornlie Campus - Full Time-Classroom

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	1 semester
When	Semester 2
Where	Thornlie Campus
How	Full Time

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE010	Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCECE011	Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE013	Use information about children to inform practice
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCECE006	Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCECE012	Support children to connect with their world

Apply now

This course uses TAFE Admissions. Apply by 6 December to study in Semester 1.

Find out more

Print course study plan

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CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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VET Student Loans

International students