Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care – Units of Competency

1. CHCECE030 – Support inclusion and diversity
   Core | No elective group | No pre-requisite

2. CHCECE031 – Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
   Core | No elective group | No pre-requisite

3. CHCECE032 – Nurture babies and toddlers
   Core | No elective group | No pre-requisite

4. CHCECE033 – Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
   Core | No elective group | No pre-requisite

5. CHCECE034 – Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
   Core | No elective group | No pre-requisite

6. CHCECE035 – Support the holistic learning and development of children
   Core | No elective group | No pre-requisite

7. CHCECE036 – Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
   Core | No elective group | No pre-requisite

8. CHCECE037 – Support children to connect with the natural environment
   Core | No elective group | No pre-requisite

9. CHCECE038 – Observe children to inform practice
   Core | No elective group | No pre-requisite

10. CHCECE054 – Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
    Core | No elective group | No pre-requisite

11. CHCECE055 – Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
    Core | No elective group | No pre-requisite

12. CHCECE056 – Work effectively in children’s education and care
    Core | No elective group | No pre-requisite

13. CHCPRT001 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
    Core | No elective group | No pre-requisite

14. HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
    Core | No elective group | No pre-requisite

15. HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety
    Core | No elective group | No pre-requisite

16. CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
    Elective | Not applicable | No pre-requisite

17. CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice
    Elective | Not applicable | No pre-requisite

You will need to complete the minimum hours of vocational placement for CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (minimum 160 hours)

You will be assisted in securing your vocational placement in an Approved regulated children’s education and care service and be mentored by a qualified experienced Early Childhood Educator.

During vocational placement you will put into action everything you have learnt throughout your course.

The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care will prepare you to become qualified as a Early Childhood Educator and will provide you with the skills, knowledge and understanding required for this demanding but rewarding career. Career outcomes include:

⦁ Early Childhood Educator Assistant
⦁ Childcare Worker
⦁ Nanny or Family Daycare Assistant
⦁ Playgroup Supervisor or Assistant
⦁ Out-of-School Hours Care Assistant
⦁ Special Needs Assistant

Your allocated trainer and assessor will formally assess your skills, knowledge and understanding.  Assessment is competency based, this means you will be required to show / demonstrate the required competencies for the units of competency you are studying.

In order to ensure that your assessment is valid, reliable, flexible and fair, our trainers will conduct assessment as per the assessment conditions for each unit of competency you are studying.

Assessments have the following sections Activities, Questioning, Project, and Observation which span across these different tasks.   Some of the assessment tasks are ‘stand-alone’ or they may be a combination of these methods of assessment.

There may be:

⦁ Written Tasks: Written assessments include case studies, question-answer type tasks, written reports and assignments, including reflective evaluations, self-evaluations, project work, demonstrations and class presentations.

⦁ Observation: Your trainer will observe your performance of tasks in real or simulated workplace environments.  This includes participation in role-plays, group discussions and demonstrations of practical skills and knowledge.  Students on vocational placement will be observed by a qualified professional.

⦁ Vocational Placement: Vocational placement provides the opportunity to observe professionals in your vocation, gain skills specific to your vocation, engage and interact with your community, and most importantly, to apply what you have learnt in the classroom to the ‘real-world’ vocational environment. You will be mentored and supported by an industry professional and have a valuable opportunity to learn in a structured workplace environment.  Your teacher as well as the industry professional will both observe your ability to apply the skills, knowledge and attitudes required in workplace situations and environments.

⦁ Examination: This includes written or spoken ‘question-answer’ type tasks in an examination. 

⦁ RPL: You may already have the skills and knowledge.  For more information about Recognition of Prior Learning Student Information, please discuss with one our team.

Mixed / Blended

The formal learning takes place through a structured program of instruction through face-to-face delivery with your trainer at our campus.

You will be able to learn from your trainer and classmates as you study together through a combination of formal classroom based learning and independent study / research.

– Further support is provided at the weekly Class Tutorial Support sessions with your teacher.
– Face-to-face classroom delivery (20 hours of scheduled contact per week) and
160 Placement hours
– This includes real world experience through vocational placement for students enrolled in Early Childhood qualifications