Study Method Online
Provider Kirana Colleges
Start Date Enrol anytime

Many students pay around $86 per week.

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Not available to Student (500, 590), Visitor (600, 651), or Working Holiday visa holders (417, 462).

Course overview

The Dual CHC30125 Certificate III and CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is designed for students who want to enter the early childhood education sector and build a pathway toward more senior career opportunities.

The Certificate III provides the foundational qualification needed to work, or be working towards work, in a regulated early childhood education and care service. The Diploma builds on this foundation by developing the skills and knowledge needed to plan, implement and manage programs that support children’s learning, development, wellbeing and safety.

This nationally recognised dual qualification may support career pathways into roles such as Early Childhood Educator, Lead Educator, Room Leader, Family Day Care Educator, Nominated Supervisor or Centre Manager, depending on experience and service requirements.

Job outcomes

  • Centre Manager (Children’s Services)
  • Children’s Service Director
  • Children’s Services Coordinator
  • Program Leader (Children’s Services)

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Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

This qualification has a maximum duration of 20 months, with the ability to complete in less than the allocated time

Delivery

100% Online (Self-Paced)

Entry requirements

Early Childhood Education and Care qualifications consist of a range of practical tasks and in order to meet workplace experience and job role expectations, students should be physically, mentally and emotionally healthy to meet duty of care obligations

There are no course requirements for this qualification, but it is preferred that the students have obtained a minimum of a School Certificate or equivalent

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Course features

Our online learning is interactive and encourages collaboration for when you want to be inspired by like-minded students and teachers

  • Access to Canvas – Kirana Colleges virtual campus

  • Work Placement Assistance – team dedicated to assisting with work placement during your course which may, in turn, to lead to future job prospects

  • Welcome placement & job ready packs to assist with work placement

  • 24-7 access to the Student Assistance Program (counselling support & advice, delivered by Access EAP)

  • Student support services, where students can receive support or assistance in the use of Canvas or other administrative enquiries

  • Access to leading industry trainers and assessors who care about how you progress in the course

  • Flexible online learning options

Work placement

440 hours 

Subjects

A total of 31 units are required to complete these dual Certificate III and Diploma qualifications

Core Units (Cert 3)
CHCECE055Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care
CHCECE056Work effectively in children's care and education
CHCECE030Support inclusion and diversity
CHCECE054Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ culture
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
HLTAID012Provide first aid in an education and care setting
CHCECE031Support children's health, safety and wellbeing
CHCECE032Nurture babies and toddlers
CHCECE033Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE034Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE035Support the holistic learning and development of children
CHCECE036Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE038Observe children to inform practice
CHCECE037Support children to connect with their natural environment
Core Units (Diploma)
CHCECE041Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE042Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
CHCECE046Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE045Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
CHCECE050Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children
CHCECE047Analyse information to inform learning
CHCECE048Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum
CHCECE043Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE044Facilitate compliance in an education and care service
CHCECE049Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness
Electives (Cert 3)
HLTFSE001Follow basic food safety practices
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Electives (Diploma)
CHCECE053Respond to grievances and complaints about the service
BSBPEF502Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBHRM413Support the learning and development of teams and individuals

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Payment options

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About Kirana Colleges

At Kirana Colleges we believe you can change the world by starting with yourself.

Vocational education plays a critical role in creating a strong and healthy economy by equipping people with the skills they need to succeed. Through our registered training organisation, Kirana Colleges provides work-ready courses and qualifications that help build Australia’s economy and help graduates reach their potential by equipping them with the skills and ‘can do’ attitude employers are looking for.

Kirana Colleges nurtures people to reach their potential and create positive change in individuals, which leads to a better society in which to live and work. We’re focused on delivering the training outcomes our students and business need to thrive.

Kirana Colleges is a licensed brand of Maxis Solutions Pty Ltd (RTO ID 91428)

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