Core unit components
- (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 unit components
Course Overview
Our Certificate III is offered regularly. If currently not open for enrolment, you can secure your place by enrolling into the Certificate III pathway course now.
This course provides you with the knowledge, skills and qualification to work with children in a variety of roles and settings such as preschools, long day care services, child care centres and family day care.
If you have a love for children and are wanting to make a meaningful impact on their development, choosing a career in Child Care may be a great move for you! As the Australian Child Care industry continues to grow, it is proving to be one of the safest and most rewarding career options to choose from today.
This course will provide you with the insight and understanding of how a child’s mind and body works and the developmental milestones a child reaches. It also provides you with all the information you need to work in the early childhood industry in Australia, including Australian law, regulations and the peak government agencies.
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond and Ryde. Enrol now!
What you will learn
Course outline
In this course, you will learn:
- Health and safety
- Legal and ethical frameworks
- Child protection
- Child development
- First aid
- Documenting children’s learning
- Providing healthy food and drink for children
- Support children’s learning and play
- Relationships with children and families
Course outcome
At the end of the course, you will be able to confidently care for children aged 0-6 years focusing on the child’s overall health, education and development. You will be able to provide support for children and their families as needed.
You will be issued a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care where competency has been achieved.
What is involved
Time commitment
The time required to complete the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care will depend on the level of experience that students have prior to the course and the amount of hours of self-paced study they need to complete.
All students will undertake face-to-face or online Zoom, home study and 160 hours work placement. The amount of home study required is approximately 15 hours per week, but may vary depending on the experience of the student and is in addition to face-to-face or online Zoom training hours.
Assessment
Assessment (including recognition of prior learning) must:
- Meet the requirements of the relevant training package or accredited course, and
- Be conducted in accordance with the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence, and
- Meet workplace and, where relevant, regulatory requirements.
For this course assessment will entail the following:
- Written assessments and/or verbal assessments
- Practical simulation and group role play
- Independent and/or group research and class presentation
- Work placement practical skills and observations assessment
You will be informed when assessments are to take place.
Work placement
Students are required to complete 160 hours of work placement in a regulated Early Childhood Education and Care facility, where you will work as a volunteer student during work placement.
Please note: The practical workplace component is scheduled at various stages through the course.
Before commencing work placement, you will be required to obtain one or all of the following which will be confirmed during the enrolment process and at your course induction. If required Macquarie Community College will assist you with this application process.
- A current Working with Children check (free of charge for volunteers)
- An up to date vaccination record (possible GP or vaccination costs)
- Suitable work placement clothing is required. i.e., black pants, polo shirt and leather (or leather like) fully enclosed shoes with non-slip soles.
What you need to know
Entry requirements
- An appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills is required to enrol in this course. Macquarie Community College may conduct an LLN assessment as part of the pre enrolment process.
- Obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- NSW Vaccination record
What you need to provide
- All course material is provided and inclusive with course fees
- Notepad and pen
For remote learning online Zoom classes you will need access to the internet and a computer, laptop or tablet in order to participate.
Fees and government subsidies
Smart and Skilled provides government-subsidised training and higher-level courses to help you get skills to find a job and advance your career.
If you're a prospective student, please visit: https://www.macquarie.nsw.edu.au/smart-and-skilled/ where you will find everything you need to know about the Smart and Skilled program before you enrol.
*Eligibility criteria apply. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government, and as a result your fee is determined through Training Services NSW formal eligibility criteria.
Students will need to supply the required evidence in accord with the requirements of Smart and Skilled eligibility.
Not eligible for Subsidised Training: $9,790
Contact us today or call on 1300 845 888 to check your eligibility.
What you can do next
Career pathway
Upon completion of the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, you may be able to undertake roles such as:
- Child Care Assistant in a child care centre
- Early childhood Educator
- Family day care Educator
- In home care Educator
- Nanny
Study pathway
Upon completion of this course, you can study the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
