Course Details
This is the minimum qualification required to be eligible to work with children in an early learning service.
Research tells us that the first five years in a child’s life is the most influential where the brain is developing more rapidly than any other time in life. Learn how to support children’s growth and development with the right combination of encouragement and learning-through-play to set them up for a lifetime of confidence and a love of learning.
The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121) prepares you for the role of educator in a range of early childhood settings. You will gain knowledge and skills on how to care for and educate children 0-6 years.
This is a nationally recognised qualification for those who wish to commence a career in the early childhood sector.
Employment opportunities for those completing the course include working in:
- Long Day Care
- Family Day Care
- Preschool
- Out of School Hours Care (OSHC)
- In Home care, or
- As a nanny.
Once enrolled you may commence employment in the sector while studying. If you wish to become a Family Day Care educator however, you will need to complete this qualification before you can commence.
Study this course online and at you own pace within a 12 month period.
