Course Duration: 52 weeks
Course Fee: AUD $15,500 (Includes Material Fee)
Enrolment Fee: AUD $350

Blended (Face to Face + Online)

2023 Intake Dates	2024 Intake Dates
30th January, 2023	29th January, 2024
06th March, 2023	04th March, 2024
24th April, 2023	22th April, 2024
29th May, 2023	27th May, 2024
17th July, 2023	15th July, 2024
21st August, 2023	19th August, 2024
09th October, 2023	07th October, 2024
13th November 2023	11th November 2024

The following are the admission requirements of Lead college:

• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement
• Some prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance.
• Must have completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution
• Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 5.5 with no band less that 5.0 or equivalent, such as:
  IBT 46
  PTE Academic 42
  CAE 162
  OET B
  Duolingo 90
  General English Upper Intermediate
  MOI Certificate
  Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution
• Must have the ability to undertake a work placement at a regulated child care centre.

Assessments may include written questions, demonstration of tasks/techniques, group activities, in class activities, role play, presentation, work based project, research projects, and workplace observations/evidences.

Students will need to successfully complete all units in this course to receive certificate of CHC30121 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Learners who partially complete the qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units they are deemed competent.

It is mandatory to complete work placement hours to be eligible for attainment of this qualification.

This qualification enables the student to seek employment in the following job roles:

• Early childhood educator
• Playgroup Supervisor
• Home-based Care Worker

This qualification requires that the learner complete a total of at least 160 hours of work placement in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING RPL/ CREDIT TRANSFER

Lead College recognises qualifications issued by other RTOs. Lead College will accept and mutually recognise the qualifications and Statements of Attainment awarded by any other registered training organisation unless precluded by licensing requirements. We can also grant you Credit Transfer for subjects or units you have completed where equivalence can be established between the unit in your course, and the subject or unit you have completed.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where skills and knowledge that you have gained through work and life experience and other unrecognised training can be formally recognised.
During the entry process and interview stage LEAD College will discuss with you the process and options for RPL. Suitability is often determined on how much experience you have in a certain area, your work history and previous training. If RPL is determined as a possibility for you, you will be provided with a kit that will guide you in working through each unit to determine relevant skills and experience and identify whether you would be able to provide the required evidence.

UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER (USI) REQUIREMENT

USI is needed for all students studying with LEAD College. From 1 January 2015 for undertaking Nationally Recognised Training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation the students will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). The USI is available online and at no cost to the student. This USI will stay with the student for life and be recorded with any nationally recognised VET course that is completed. Please see the official USI website https://www.usi.gov.au.The student after enrolment is required to create USI (Unique Student Identifier) or allow LEAD College to create an USI on their behalf.

STUDENT SUPPORT WELFARE and GUIDANCE SERVICES

Relevant resources are available at LEAD College to ensure that the students settle in well, smoothly transit life in new places and achieve the required level of competency in all accredited courses. Our staff assists in how to seek help with local welfare and guidance services.

ORIENTATION

Orientation to assist students is provided by LEAD College as an age and culturally appropriate program. Please refer Pre-enrolment Information Pack at www.leadcollege.edu.au Students will be permitted to attend classes only after they have attended and completed the orientation session for the enrolled courses.

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

The CHC30121 Certificate III In Early Childhood Education And Care requires the completion of the following 17 Units (including 15 core and 2 electives).

Core Units
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

Electives Units
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
BSBSUS411	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices.

** Please note: Electives are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.