- This is NOT a FREE TAFE course, government funding is NOT available. Payment plan options are available.
- Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. Limited visa holders can be accepted pending a VEVO check. This provider is not CRICOS registered and cannot accept Subclass 500 visa holders.
Course Overview
The combined CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care) + CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care equips you with the required experience, training and expertise to work in a variety of early childhood education jobs. This course reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia.
Upon graduation, you will be qualified to take on various positions in early childhood education, from assistant educator to leadership roles where the duties are varied, fulfilling and crucial to childhood development. You will graduate with the skills and understanding to work in family daycare centres, preschools or kindergartens.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Family Day Care Educator
- Long Day Care Educator
- Kindergarten Assistant
- Childcare Assistant
- Early Childhood Educator
- Lead Educator
- Childcare Director
- Educational Leader
- Group Leader
- Assistant Director
What You'll Learn
- Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
- Drive children’s holistic learning experiences
- Support children’s wellbeing and development in the context of an approved learning framework
- Design and implement curriculum while maintaining compliance with national guidelines
Recognition
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration and Study Load
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care — up to 18 months
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care) — up to 18 months
Entry Requirements
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care) must be completed before commencing CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Students’ skills and capabilities to undertake this training product will be assessed and advice on suitability will be provided during the pre-enrolment process.
Course Features
Ready to make your mark?
Earn a nationally recognised qualification that will leave you prepared for an enriching, lifelong career in just three years.
Looking to change careers?
If early childhood education settings appeal, get certified through a flexible, online course that boasts strong employment opportunities upon graduating.
Want to lead the team?
With this qualification, you’ll graduate with the skills and experience to apply for coveted leadership roles n this sector.
Work Placement
- For the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education (Family Day Care) and Care there are 160 hours of mandatory work placement and students must have access to a regulated education and care service provider in Australia, with an appropriate range of work tasks and ratios of children, AND access to a qualified supervisor (i.e. a person who holds a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent).
- For the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care there 280 hours of mandatory work placement and students must have access to a regulated education and care provider in Australia, with an appropriate range of work tasks and ratios of children, AND access to a qualified supervisor (i.e. a person who holds a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent)
Assessment
- Assessments will include a range of quizzes, knowledge questions and case studies. Students will also need to undertake workplace projects and observations and will be required to submit video evidence of their learnings
Subjects
To achieve the Certificate III and Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, you must complete 32 units.
About Foundation Education
Foundation Education provides students with access to quality vocational education alongside their sister brand, the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT), and a robust network of industry partners all around Australia.
With courses designed by industry experts, students gain the knowledge and experience to graduate with job-ready skills that employers seek. Plus, students can learn at their own pace and place through flexible online study.
Offering a wide range of Certificate and Diploma-level courses across Early Childhood Education and Care, Education Support, Allied Health, Dental Assisting, Health Services and more, Foundation Education has a vocational study option to take you where you want to go.
The Foundation Education difference means:
- Flexible Online Study – Students can complete the theoretical component of courses online at their own pace.
- Industry Relevant Courses – Course material is developed in consultation with industry experts to provide students with the comprehensive skills and knowledge required to graduate job-ready.
- Dedicated Student Support – Our industry-experienced Technical Advisors, Assessors and Support Officers can support students from enrolment through to graduation.
- National Recognised Training – Every Certificate and Diploma offered is nationally recognised and accredited, meeting established industry needs and national quality assurance requirements.
Foundation Education is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #22557)
