Study Method Blended, In-class, Online
Locations Online, ACT, Browns Plains, Caboolture, Canberra, Cannington, Chermside, Joondalup, Liverpool, Morley, New South Wales, Olympic Park, Parkinson, Petrie, Phillip, Queensland, Rockingham, Springwood, Sydney, Warana, Western Australia
Institution Kirana Colleges
Recognition Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date Enrol anytime
  • Only Australian citizens or residents are eligible to apply for this course. We are not CRICOS registered and are unable to accept enrolments from International Student Visa holders (Subclass 500)

Course overview

From 2016, changes in regulations lowered the child to carer ratio and with the child population (those under 13 years of age) rate projected to rise by 23%, its forecast that around 113,000 additional full-time places in formal child care will be required.

A combination of factors has resulted in growth within the Childcare sector, this also has created more opportunities for employment. To obtain employment in childcare, Australian law now requires as a minimum you must hold or be actively working towards your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

The children’s services sector is one of the most fulfilling career paths you can take, where you’re not only going to be sought after by employers but changing the lives of children you care for. Every day, you can feel as if you have made a difference in a child’s life. This qualification will teach you how to care for children, nurture their development and make sure their environment is safe and supportive and is ideal for individuals wanting to work in child care or wanting to be qualified.

Job outcomes

  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Family Day Care Worker
  • Nanny
  • Playgroup Supervisor
  • Outside School Care Educator
  • Preschool Assistant

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Recognitions

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • 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
  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

  • ACT
    • Canberra
      • Phillip
  • Queensland
    • Browns Plains
    • Caboolture
    • Chermside
    • Brisbane
      • Parkinson
      • Petrie
      • Springwood
    • Sunshine Coast
      • Warana
  • Western Australia
    • Perth
      • Cannington
      • Joondalup
    • Morley
    • Rockingham
  • New South Wales
    • Sydney
      • Liverpool
      • Olympic Park

Duration study load

This course can be completed in 6 – 18 months.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, however students will need to obtain A Working with Children Check and a National Police – both we will assist with.

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Pathways

  • CHCH50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Course features

  • 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)
  • Kirana provides both telephone and face to face support
  • 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 learning options: online or blended
  • Our online learning is interactive and encourages collaboration for when you want to be inspired by like-minded students and teachers

Work placement

To be assessed as competent in this qualification, students are required to undertake 120 hours of supervised work placement in a regulated child care service which caters for children aged between 0-6. A minimum of 120 hours of this work placement will need to be completed specifically with babies 0-2 of age. In all work placement settings, students must have a minimum diploma trained staff member supervising them throughout the work placement hours.

Testimonials

  • I have just finished cert III child care at Kirana College in Rockingham. At first I was doing the course at West Perth with Susan Moustaka I enjoyed the study with Susan she was very kind, professional and supportive, sadly we had to move because the west Perth class was closing down. then I moved to Morley but I only attended twice there then I decided to move to Rockingham instead. In Rockingham, I met Sara Parker. I was so glad to have Sara Parker as my lecturer. She made me feel comfortable because she always being respectful and non-bias.
    if I want to continue to diploma, I definitely will go to Kirana college again and ask for Sara Parker to be my lecture

    Andi Merzy Faesyati
    Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Subjects

To achieve CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, students are required to be found competent in a total of 18 units (15 core units and 3 elective units)

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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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