CHC30121
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
OVERVIEW
To work in Early Childhood Education and Care you are required to have an Education and Care qualification. Our Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care will teach you how to care for children, nurture their development, and ensure their environment is safe and supportive. You will also learn how to interpret a child’s profile to plan their learning experiences and provide care and education to them.
Our qualification reflects the role of workers 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. With 184,000 jobs expected to open in childcare over the next five years, there is no better time to be a part of this growing industry. Secure your future with KCA Education.
COURSE CODE
CHC30121
CRICOS CODE
106861G
DURATION
52 weeks (40 study weeks and 12 break weeks*) (*Maximum break applies to courses crossing over the Christmas/New Year break Year break)
INTAKES
4 intakes per year – January, April, July, October
TIMETABLE
20 hours per week
Classroom lectures, workshops, tutorials and online studies
WORK PLACEMENT
This course requires you to complete 160 hours of supervised work placement in an approved registered organisation.
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CAREER INSIGHTS
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to pursue a career as a:
Nanny
Early Childhood Educator
Family Day Care Educator
Outside School Hours Educator
Playgroup Supervisor
FUTURE GROWTH
Very Strong
17.2% projected job growth in 5 years
Source: myskills.gov.au
WEEKLY PAY
$1,153.85
The most common salary is $1,153.85 for Early Childhood Educator
Source: myskills.gov.au
SATISFIED WITH TRAINING
93.1%
Percentage of graduates of this course who were satisfied with the training.
Source: myskills.gov.au
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- International students must be at least 18 years of age
- Students must demonstrate English language proficiency at IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
- Students must have an Australian Higher School Certificate or equivalent
- Students must pass the Working with Children Check in the state or territory you are planning to work in, prior to work placement.
- Students must have vaccinations against infectious disease prior to work placement.
Assessment
Our courses involve a combination of classroom and online learning, practical sessions, research and project work. We utilise a range of assessment methods including role plays, written assessments, skills demonstration, projects, presentations, training records and work samples for the assessment of competency.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
You may apply to have previous courses, formal qualifications, knowledge, work experience and/or life experiences assessed for credit or exemption towards this course. Please contact us for more information.
Ready to enrol? Enquire Now to get in touch with one of our international team members. Alternatively, you can email our International Admissions team at admissions@kca.edu.au.
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TESTIMONIALS
There are a multitude of reasons why you should study with us, but we've narrowed it down to a handful of the very best.
I wanted to study Childcare because it was a challenge I wanted to complete and KCA Education helped me do that. I decided to study with KCA Education and they helped me with work placement which eventually led to receiving a full time position with them
Francesca Lopez
Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care
Everyone was very accommodating and helpful at KCA Education. It was great to meet new friends that were doing the same thing I was and it became easier to complete the course and gain a qualification that set me up for my career in Aged Career
Marley Reyes
Certificate III/IV In Individual Support (Ageing)
I learnt so much about the sector and aged care throughout this course and cannot wait to complete further studies through KCA Education to progress my career. KCA Education has been a fantastic training organisation.
Chun-hee Kim
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
I feel I am more qualified and have more knowledge, patience and commitment to continue being a team leader. The class environment was fantastic. I now have the courage to speak to an audience and I have left more confident.
Adriana Franco
Certificate III In Individual Support
My learning experience with KCA Education has been an amazing journey. I feel I have learnt a lot and am far more confident in my role in Aged Care and now have the knowledge to further my career… KCA Education is a wonderful learning centre and I will definitely be recommending it to everyone I talk to.
Sofia Garcia
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
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