Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

CHC30121 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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 individual must have completed a total of least 160 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) 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.

Entry Requirements – International Students

18 years of age or over
Basic computer skills
Must have 12 years of education or equivalent (10 years + 2 year’s work experience)
Must meet student visa requirements
Must be eligible to obtain a Blue Card.

English requirements

Students from an English Speaking country can provide a certified transcript of a certification that they have achieved studying in English.
– IELTS 5.5 or above for direct entry into the course; or
IELTS 5.0 and a Confirmation of Enrolment or Letter of Offer in an ELICOS with a duration of at least 10 weeks; or

Note: Tests older than two (2) years may not be acceptable.

Blue Bay Collegemay approve you to complete and internal English diagnostic assessment to meetthe English requirement.

Fees

Please ask our friendly staff about course fees.

Course Delivery

The qualification is delivered over 50 weeks this includes 40 weeks of structured delivery (minimum 20 hours per week) which may include orientation, scheduled classes, course related information sessions, supervised study sessions, assessment and work placement; plus 10 weeks (maximum)holidays.

Students are required to complete 200 hours (minimum 5 hours per week) of practical work placement in an Australian regulated education and care service throughout their course. This is included in your 23 hours per week. At Blue Bay College we will assist our students in obtaining work placement.

In addition you will be required to complete up to a maximum of 6 hours per week independent, unsupervised activities. Refer to your Student Handbook for further details.

Mode of Study

Study and Assessment will be in a classroom environment. Students will have use of College facilities including spacious training rooms that are equipped with whiteboards, data projectors and screens; computer labs, unlimited access to internet and free library resources in close

Students are advised of the assessment requirements by their trainer (face-to-face), and as outlined in the assessment workbooks. Assessment is structured throughout the course. If students are unable to achieve competency, additional support is provided through mentoring and access to re-assessment as outlined in the College’s policies and procedures.

The student will be required to complete 200 hours of practical placement in an Australian regulated education and care service.

At Blue Bay College we will assist our students in obtaining work placement.

Delivery Methods

Face-to-face in classroom
Workbooks
Practical or simulated activities in class
Work Placement

Assessment Methods

Workbook activities
Project (Workplace task)
Written Assessment
Project (Workplace task)
3rd Party Report

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

If you are granted recognition in a unit/s of competency, you do not have to re-study that unit. If you think you may be eligible to apply for RPL because of your previous work, study and life experiences, please contact the College to access your RPL kit

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 17

15 core units
2 elective units

CORE UNITS
Unit Code	Title
CHCECE030	Support inclusion and diversity
CHCECE031	Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
CHCECE032	Nurture babies and toddlers
CHCECE033	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE034	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE035	Support the holistic learning and development of children
CHCECE036	Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
CHCECE037	Support children to connect with the natural environment
CHCECE038	Observe children to inform practice
CHCECE054	Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
CHCECE055	Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
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
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

ELECTIVE UNITS
Unit Code	Title
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
BSBSUS411	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

For details of this course visit www.training.gov.au

Information about our training and assessment policies and procedures including our refund policy is included in the student handbook which can be downloaded from:

www.bluebaycollege.com.au

Enrollments: please e-mail:info@bluebaycollege.edu.au or contact one of our Education Agents.