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Overview
Pathways
Successful completion of the CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care may lead to employment opportunities, including:
- Childcare worker
- Family Day Care Educator
- Out-of-School Hours Care Assistant.
Please note: This course provides skills and knowledge to the industry standard, but does not guarantee a job.
Snapshot
What you will gain
Upon successfully completing this nationally recognised qualification, students should be able to:
- demonstrate improved communication skills and working in a team
- identify safe work practices and implement approved learning frameworks
- perform the health, care and development of babies, toddlers and children.
What you will study
This qualification consists of 17 units of competency, as shown below. Please call Work Savvy for enquiries about customisation and contextualisation.
Core Units
- CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
- CHCECE031 Support children's health, safety and wellbeing
- CHCECE056 Work effectively in children's education and care
- CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
- CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
- CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children
- CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers
- CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
- CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
- CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
- CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
- CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
- CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
Elective Units
- BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
How you will study
Delivery
This course may be delivered through face-to-face, online, or work-based training. We use a range of assessment methods for this qualification, including:
- short answers
- projects
- activities
- workplace observation
- observation in a simulated workplace.
Duration
This qualification can be completed in up to thirty-six months, dependent on the student's experience, Credit Transfer (CT) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Apply for CT or RPL during enrolment.
Eligibility and requirements
Student Requirements
The following will be required for the enrolment process:
- Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- verifiable identification documents
- completion of the LLND assessment.
Please visit www.usi.gov.au to create your USI.
Work placement
This training program includes a minimum of 160 hours of work placement.
New South Wales Work Placement requirements:
- 100% clear current National Police Check clearance certificate
- NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Current vaccination records may be required.
Applications for these clearances are made on an individual basis directly to the relevant government department. Application fees may apply.
Students will require access to appropriate technology and internet if the materials are delivered online.
Course fees
Fees
Online or self-study option at $6,650 per student. Other delivery option $9,500 per student.
This price includes a non-refundable Administration Charge of $250.
Should you require an RPL assessment, please contact us for fees and arrangement.
ADDITIONAL FEES
- Deferment Fee (administration charges): $50
- Replacement of Testamur/statement of attainment/Qualification Certificate - Hard Copy: $75
- Replacement of Testamur/statement of attainment/Qualification Certificate - Digital: $25
- Repeat of unit (Third attempt onwards Per unit): $150
- RPL assessment: Contact us for a quote
Please note: Course fees and additional charges may change from time to time. Please check with Work Savvy staff for updates.
Work Savvy does not accept upfront payments of more than $1,500. If a student's fee is more than this amount, the support of a flexible payment plan will be offered to students.
