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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.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 160 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Course Name: CERTIFICATE III IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
VET National Code: CHC30121
CRICOS CODE: 108578E
The entry requirements to get into this course are as below:
International students must demonstrate English language proficiency with minimum score of:
IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic), or
PTE (Pearson Test of English) 46; or equivalent.
Level 5, 440 Elizabeth St, MELBOURNE, VIC 3000
73-81 Murray St, Hobart, Tasmania 7000
admissions@melmc.edu.au
+61 39 9997401
Prior to the commencement of the course, all students are required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) test mapped at Australian Core Skills Framework and required to attain score at ACSF Level.
Learning skills: | 4 |
Reading skills: | 3 |
Writing skills | 3 |
Oral communication skills | 4 |
Numeracy skills | 3 |
The qualification is delivered over 52 weeks comprising of:
Students are required to attend 20 hours of classroom training per week.
Homework is expected to be approximately 10 hours a week.
The training and assessment schedule shows the weeks during which training is delivered and assessment conducted for each unit.
Unit of Competency
Code | Title | Core or Elective |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | Core |
CHCECE034 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | Core |
HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting | Core |
CHCECE055 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care | Core |
CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | Core |
CHCECE035 | Support the holistic learning and development of children | Core |
CHCECE036 | Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning | Core |
CHCECE033 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | Core |
CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures | Core |
CHCECE037 | Support children to connect with the natural environment | Core |
CHCECE032 | Nurture babies and toddlers | Core |
CHCECE038 | Observe children to inform practice | Core |
CHCECE031 | Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing | Core |
CHCECE030 | Support inclusion and diversity | Core |
CHCECE056 | Work effectively in children’s education and care | Core |
BSBSTR401 | Promote innovation in team environments. | Elective |
BSBSUS411 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | Elective |
All student enrolling in this course is expected to have basic computer skills including use of internet, email and word processor.
Students are required to complete 160 hours of work placement as part of the qualification. Students will commence their work placement in term 4.
A face-to-face training mode is employed for this qualification. All classroom-based training will take place at the Melbourne Metro College training facilities.
The structured self-study component of this course amounts to 6 hours a week. Students are provided with access to self-study guide for completion of a range of activities. The estimated time to complete activities is documented in the guide for each unit. This is a mandatory component of a student’s study and student’s attendance and participation will be monitored
• Prior to the enrolment and at enrolment, students are made aware of the availability of Credit Transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
• Students are required to apply for CT of any relevant units and may also apply for RPL prior to course commencement.
• Students must show evidence that can be verified such as a statement of results for credit transfer to be granted.
Students are provided with:
• Student Assessment Booklet
• Other documents specific to the workplace simulation task requirements
After achieving CHC30121 Certificate III in Early childhood Education and care, learners may undertake the following pathways:
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or related courses.
This qualification provides pathway to work as an educator in regulated education and care service such as childcare centres and Family Day Care