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The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course provides you with the necessary skills to work in a range of educational settings.

This course is specifically designed for people to work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They support the implementation of approved learning framework and support children's wellbeing, learning, and development.

The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care has been developed against national requirements and is nationally recognised.

There is a mandatory work placement requirement of a minimum of 120 hours to complete this course. Students are provided with a learner guide and project workbook for the work placement and eLearning course materials.

The work placement hours must be in a regulated education and care service, which would include long day care, family day care, preschools/kindergartens, outside school hours care, occasional care and mobile.

Students will be required to complete two first aid units at their own cost, by the completion of the course:
  • HLTAID003 Provide First Aid and
  • HLTAID004 Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting
Affordability

Australian College provides you with a range of payment plan options. You can pay upfront, or you can choose to pay by installment, including weekly options.

Employers ask about our group/corporate rates and traineeships availability.

Entry Requirements
  • Access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection
  • A good command of written English
  • Ability to allocate appropriate study hours per week
If you have these essential requirements then you can get started immediately.

Awards

Upon completion of the course you will receive a nationally accredited Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113).

Qualification Pathways
  • Complete the required training and the assessment requirements
  • Have you studied a related course? Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
  • Are you currently working in a related industry? Apply for Recognition of Current Competency (RCC)
Career Opportunities

  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Qualified Nanny
  • Long Day Care Worker
  • Occasional Care Worker
  • Family Day Care Worker
  • Outside School Carer

Course Delivery

Outline

Unit 1 - Work within a Relevant Legal and Ethical Framework
CHCCS400C

Demonstrate an understanding of legislation and common law relevant to work role
Follow identified policies and practices
Work ethically
Recognise and respond when client rights and interests are not being protected

Unit 2 - Participate Effectively in the Work Environment
CHCORG303C
Contribute to the effective operation of the workgroup
Review and develop own work performance
Work cooperatively with others
Contribute to the development of policies, practices and structures of an organisation

Unit 3 - Ensure the Health and Safety of Children
CHCECE002
Support each child’s health needs
Provide opportunities to meet each child’s need for sleep, rest and relaxation
Implement effective hygiene and health practices
Supervise children to ensure safety
Minimise risks
Contribute to the ongoing management of allergies
Contribute to the ongoing management of asthma

Unit 4 - Promote and Provide Healthy Food and Drinks
CHCECE004
Promote healthy eating
Plan food and drinks that are nutritious and appropriate for each child
Maintain food safety while carrying out food-handling activities

Unit 5 - Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk
CHCPRT001
Implement work practices which support the protection of children and young people
Report indications of possible risk of harm
Apply ethical and nurturing practices in work with children and young people

Unit 6 - Use an Approved Learning Framework to Guide Practice
CHCECE009
Identify learning frameworks
Apply the learning framework

Unit 7 - Participate in Workplace Health and Safety
HLTWHS001
Follow safe work practices
Implement safe work practices
Contribute to safe work practices in the workplace
Reflect on own safe work practices

Unit 8 - Provide Experiences to Support Children’s Play and Learning
CHCECE011
Create an environment for play
Support children’s play and learning
Facilitate children’s play, learning and physical activity

Unit 9 - Develop Positive and Respectful Relationships with Children
CHCECE007
Communicate positively with children
Interact positively with children
Support and respect children
Maintain the dignity and rights of children

Unit 10 - Provide Care for Children
CHCECE003
Provide physical care
Promote physical activity
Adapt facilities to ensure access and participation
Help children with change
Settle new arrivals

Unit 11 - Provide Care for Babies and Toddlers
CHCECE005
Promote safe sleep
Provide positive nappy-changing and toileting experiences
Promote quality mealtime environments
Create a healthy and safe supporting environment
Develop relationships with babies and toddlers
Develop relationships with families

Unit 12 - Support the Holistic Development of Children in Early Childhood
CHCECE010
Support physical development
Support social development
Support emotional development
Support cognitive development
Support communication development
Create an environment for holistic learning and development

Unit 13 - Develop Cultural Competence
CHCECE001
Reflect on own cultural identity and biases
Identify and develop cultural competency
Research Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
Support individual cultural identities
Create environments to support children’s cross-cultural understanding and relationships
Support the implementation of inclusive learning experiences
Support children in developing confidence and strength in personal and cultural identity

Unit 14 - Use Information about Children to Inform Practice
CHCECE013
Gather information about the child through observation
Gather information about the child from secondary sources
Record observations appropriately
Use observations and information collected to contribute to program planning

Unit 15 - Work Effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders People
HLTHIR404D
Reflect an awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and cultures in work practices
Reflect an awareness of own and other cultural realities in work practices
Communicate effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Reflect cultural safety in workplace and professional relationships
Work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities

Unit 16 - Work Effectively with Culturally Diverse Clients and Co-Workers
HLTHIR403C
Reflect cultural awareness in work practice
Accept cultural diversity as a basis for effective work place and professional relationships
Communicate effectively with culturally diverse persons
Resolve cross-cultural misunderstandings
You will need to undertake the first aid course units externally, in your area and submit a copy of your certification to the College.

Unit 17 - Provide First Aid
HLTAID003
Respond in an emergency situation
Apply appropriate first aid procedures
Communicate details of the incident
Evaluate own performance

Unit 18 - Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting
HLTAID004
Respond to an emergency situation
Apply appropriate emergency first aid procedures
Communicate details of the incident
Reflect on incident and own performance

Speaker/s

http://australiancollege.edu.au/our-people#our-academic-faculty

Special Offer

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
CHC30113

Pay in Full
$2400

Payment Plan
$500
deposit then
28 x $75 weekly

Duration18 months

or customise your own payment plan

http://australiancollege.edu.au/certificate-iii-in-early-childhood-education-and-care#course-information
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