Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Help children develop and grow with a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care. This course teaches students to work within requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard.

You will learn to care for the emotional and physical wellbeing of children, provide first aid to children in education and care settings, and develop respectful relationships with children.

This course requires a minimum of 120 hours to be completed in a registered and licensed children’s service over the period of the qualification. Placement must occur for the full duration of the study period.

Course Inclusions

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

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

BSBSUS301 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development

Career Outcomes

Graduates of this course will be qualified to work as Childhood Educators, Playground Supervisors, Family Day Care Educators, and Nannies.

This course articulates into the following pathway courses:

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

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