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CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care)

Study Method Online
Institution Foundation Education
Recognition Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date Enrol anytime
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  • 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

Begin the pathway to a meaningful and rewarding career as an Early Childhood Educator.

If working with children is your passion, the new Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care) is the ideal foundation course for building a career as an Early Childhood Educator. Whether your dream is to work in the home environment of Family Day Care or to be part of a larger team in a more structured educational setting, this course will give you the skills you need.

The CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care) provides you with the skills, training and expertise needed to work as an early childhood educator across regulated children’s education and care services in Australia, including Family Day Care. This qualification will enable you to support children’s wellbeing and development in the context of an approved learning framework.

From nurturing babies and children to identifying children at risk, educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge and apply discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures.

Who's It For?

Already working in childcare without any formal training?

This course will provide you with qualifications to increase your responsibilities and help you turn your passion into a career filled with opportunities.

Ready to contribute more?

With a nationally recognised qualification in just 18 months, you’ll be able to put your creativity into practice and take your career to the next level.

Looking to change careers?

If family daycare or other early childhood education settings appeal, get certified through a flexible, online course that boasts strong employment opportunities upon graduating.

Job outcomes

  • Family Day Care Educator
  • Kindergarten Assistant
  • Childcare Assistant
  • Early Childhood Educator

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What you'll learn

  • Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
  • Support the holistic learning and development of children
  • Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
  • Manage the administrative tasks established for family daycare operations, and much more

Recognitions

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

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

  • Up to 18 months to complete 17 units of theory online.

Entry requirements

Whilst there are no formal entry requirements mandated by the training package, students’ skills and capabilities to undertake this training product will be assessed and advice on suitability will be provided during the pre-enrolment process.

Special Condition

  • Students must apply for their Working with Children check at course commencement.
  • For mandatory work placement (160 hours), 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 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent).
  • Where required, we will assist you in organising a work placement location of your choosing.

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Work placement

  • 160 hours of practical assessment work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia.

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

Course Units
CHCECE030Support inclusion and diversity
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
CHCECE037Support children to connect with the natural environment
CHCECE038Observe children to inform practice
CHCECE054Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
And More!

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Payment options

Foundation Education offers affordable payment options to help you start your studies sooner.

  • Payment Plans* available (affordable weekly/fortnightly instalments)
  • Upfront Payment (possible discounts for eligible candidates)
  • Third-Party Finance (Subject to lender approval criteria)

Tuition fees include course delivery and assessment, online study material and dedicated student support services.

*Payment plan total is $100 deposit + 78 weekly payments. Foundation Education uses the direct debiting services of Debitsuccess on payment plans. Payment plans will incur a $12 establishment fee, charged with the first instalment, plus a 3.63% transaction fee on each transaction. Weekly payment amount provided is already inclusive of the transaction fee.

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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)

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