Course overview
If you love children and love watching them learn, thrive and grow, then this course is for you!
With a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, you will learn to support children’s growth and development whilst providing them with a safe and healthy environment. By completing this course, you will gain the practical and hands-on skills needed for a rewarding career as an Early Childhood Educator. You will also have the ability to test the skills and knowledge you have learnt in the classroom, during your industry placements where you work with children in a professional environment.
Campus locations
Job outcomes
- Childcare Educator
- Childcare Educator Assistant
- Family Day Care Worker
- Playgroup Supervisor
- Nanny
Recognition
Study method
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
Locations
- Victoria
- Melbourne
- Glen Waverley
- Pakenham
- Melbourne
Duration study load
- 12 months
- This course is delivered in the classroom, two days per week.
Entry requirements
- Must be over 18 years of age
- Must have a current Working with Children Check prior to commencing placement
Pathways
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113)
- Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood)
Course features
Learn from industry expert trainers
Our trainers are well-regarded industry experts and are highly sought after with many students returning to complete further qualifications.
Network with our 100+ early years services
Bestchance manages over 150 early years services throughout victoria. We know the industry because we are the industry!
Personalise your learning in small class sizes
We keep our class sizes small to ensure you receive the personalised support and attention you need.
Increase your employability
We have a higher rate of employment outcomes than the state average and our reputation is well-regarded by employers.
Access our complimentary support programs
Our additional support programs, such as prepare for employment, digital literacy, study skills and conversational english give you the confidence to gain employment and succeed.
Work placement
Students are required to undertake 120 hours of practical work placement. This is to be undertaken over 4 weeks throughout the duration of the course.
This is further broken down into two, two week blocks of placement. One block is with children aged between 0-2 years, and the other block is with children aged 3+.
Prior to the commencement of your work placement you must have a current Working with Children Check.
Recognition of prior learning
bestchance Training recognises prior learning and offers a reduction of fees if credit transfers are authorised through an application process.
If you are applying for credit for a Unit of Competency you have previously achieved, we will require the following items before any Credit Transfers can be applied:
- Completed Credit Transfer Form listing the full name and code of the unit(s) you wish to receive credit for
- Statement of Attainment or Record of Results from the issuing Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
If you are applying for Recognition of Prior Learning for one or multiple units, this will be achieved through an application process. Your Course Adviser will be able to assist you with this prior to enrolment.
Assessment
Our trainers will assess your learning using a variety of methods including (but not limited to):
- Question and Answer
- Reports / Projects
- Observations
Who's it for?
This certificate is perfect for people wanting to launch a career working in a childcare or kindergarten setting.
This course and the employment outcomes related to it, is suitable for:
- People who have a desire to make a difference in the lives of children
- People who have the ability to communicate and relate easily to children
- People who are dedicated, reliable and patient
- People who have a passion for education
Subjects
About bestchance Training
bestchance Training (TOID 3695) has been delivering accredited training and short courses to students for over 28 years. We focus on quality and strive to bring best practice methods into the classroom.
Utisiling the extensive knowledge and experience of our own Early Childhood Educators across our many early year’s services, we ensure you are equipped with the most current practical knowledge for a successful career in a growing industry.
Our accredited courses are structured to ensure that students are workforce ready. To achieve this, we offer career guidance, job seeking support, study groups and access to industry professionals.
bestchance Training is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO: 3695)
