Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
This qualification covers supporting children's wellbeing, learning and development in regulated early childhood services, using an approved learning framework. It includes nurturing babies and toddlers, planning play-based experiences, observing children, keeping children safe and healthy, recognising children at risk, and meeting legal and ethical obligations. Educators with experience in childcare may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- CHC Community Services
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Educators who work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens, either on their own or under the guidance of others.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Child care worker
- Early childhood educator
- Family day care educator
- Kindergarten assistant
Qualification structure
17 units in total. 1 unit from the list below; 1 unit from the electives listed below, elsewhere in the CHC Community Services Training Package, or any other current training package or accredited course. The selection of electives chosen must be guided by the job outcome sought, local sector requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
Core units
15 units- CHCECE030Support inclusion and diversity
- CHCECE031Support children's health, safety and wellbeing
- CHCECE032Nurture babies and toddlers
- CHCECE033Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
- CHCECE034Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
- CHCECE035Support the holistic learning and development of children
- CHCECE036Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
- CHCECE037Support children to connect with the natural environment
- CHCECE038Observe children to inform practice
- CHCECE054Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
- CHCECE055Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care
- CHCECE056Work effectively in children's education and care
- CHCPRT025Identify and report children and young people at risk
- HLTAID012Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
- HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective units
8 units- BSBSTR401Promote innovation in team environments
- BSBSUS411Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
- CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
- CHCECE039Comply with family day care administration requirements
- CHCECE040Attend to daily functions in home-based child care
- CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- CHCSAC009Support the holistic development of children in school age care
- HLTFSE001Follow basic food safety practices
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
Under the Education and Care Services National Law (as applied in each state and territory) 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 here: www.acecqa.gov.au. The Education and Care Services National Law (Section 162B) now requires all individuals working or volunteering in a regulated children’s education and care service to complete mandated National Child Safety Training. This training is separate from the units of competency within this qualification.
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