CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education And Care – 107326M
Course Code: CHC30121
CRICOS Code: 107326M
Faculty
Children's Education & Care
Delivery Mode
Blended
Duration
52 Weeks
Course Description
Course Duration/Fee
Mode of Delivery
Intake Dates
Entry Requirement
Assessment
Award Requirements
Career Pathway
Vocational Placement
Essential Information
Pathway From Qualification
Units Of Competency
Course Description
Course Code: CHC30121 | CRICOS Code: 107326M
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
Course Duration/Fee
| Course Duration | : 52 Weeks |
| Course Fee | : $AU 14,000 |
| Non Tuition Fee | : $AU 1,500 |
| Estimated Total Course Cost | : $AU 15,500 |
Mode of Delivery
Blended (Face to Face + Online)
Campuses :
- Lead Haymarket-Level 1, 841 George Street
- Lead Parramatta-Level 1, 37 George Street
- Lead Cannington-15 Leila Street
Intake Dates
| 2024 Intake Dates | 2025 Intake Dates |
|---|---|
| Monday, 29 January 2024 | Monday, 27 January 2025 |
| Monday, 22 April 2024 | Monday, 21 April 2025 |
| Monday, 15 July 2024 | Monday, 14 July 2025 |
| Monday, 7 October 2024 | Monday, 6 October 2025 |
Entry Requirement
The following are the admission requirements of Lead college:
- 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 12 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution
- Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent, such as: IBT 60
- PTE Academic 50
- CAE 169
- OET Pass
- Duolingo 100
- General English Advanced*
- MOI Certificate
- Certificate IV or higher qualification with an Australian institution · Must have the ability to undertake a work placement at a regulated child care centre.
- General English Upper Intermediate is generally considered to be between 5-5.5 IELTS.
Assessment
Assessment techniques may include, but are not limited to observation of performance, questioning, workbooks, practical tasks, simulation, interviews, third party reports, etc.
Award Requirements
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.
Career Pathway
This qualification enables the student to seek employment in the following job roles:
- Early childhood educator
- Playgroup Supervisor
- Home-based Care Worker
Vocational Placement
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.
Essential Information
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.
Pathway From Qualification
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Units Of Competency
The CHC30121 Certificate III In Early Childhood Education And Care requires the completion of the following 17 Units (including 15 core and 2 electives).
** Please note: Electives are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.
| 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. |
Related Qualifications
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care – 107327K
Course Code: CHC50121
CRICOS Code: 107327K