Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
CHC30121
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Career opportunities
This course provides an industry-recognised qualification with multiple career opportunities such as:
About the qualification

When gaining competency in this qualification, you will have the skills and knowledge to undertake roles in a range of early childhood education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard.
You will be supporting the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing, learning and development.
Work placement will be required to complete on the job demonstration of skills required for competency in individual units.
Course overview
Duration
12 months
location
New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia
Next intake
Now
Delivery
We offer both online and distance based training activities. These will include a mixture of selfpaced training tasks and/or on the job practice/work experience, as well as individual face to face sessions
with learners. This may take the form of site visits, emails or telephone calls.
Fees and
funding assistance
$5,500
Course requirements
Course code
CHC30121

What you’ll study
15
Core units
2
Elective units
17
Total number of units
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
CORE UNITS FOR CHC30121 CERTIFICATE III IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
CHCPRT001
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
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HLTWHS001
Participate in workplace health and safety
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CHCECE030
Support inclusion and diversity
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CHCECE031
Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
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CHCECE032
Nurture babies and toddlers
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CHCECE033
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
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CHCECE034
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
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CHCECE035
Support the holistic learning and development of children
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CHCECE036
Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
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CHCECE037
Support children to connect with the natural environment
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CHCECE038
Observe children to inform practice
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CHCECE054
Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
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CHCECE055
Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
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CHCECE056
Work effectively in children’s education and care
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HLTAID012
Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
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Elective units
Suggested by Sureway Skills Training
CHCPRP003
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
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HLTFSE001
Follow basic food safety practices
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Work Experience required
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