CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Get the skills you need to succeed in an entry-level early childhood education and care role. If you’ve ever dreamed of working in the Early Childhood Education and Care industry, now is the time to get qualified, as skilled educators are in high demand! This nationally-recognised qualification will give you…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Get the skills you need to succeed in an entry-level early childhood education and care role.
If you’ve ever dreamed of working in the Early Childhood Education and Care industry, now is the time to get qualified, as skilled educators are in high demand!
This nationally-recognised qualification will give you the knowledge and skills you need to provide care for children from birth to five years of age in an early childhood education and care setting.
Our experienced teachers will teach you to work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard to implement the approved learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing, learning and overall development. You’ll learn how to plan and implement programs that support children to learn through play in a safe and supported environment, as well as how to ensure the health and safety of children, and provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting.
As part of the course, you’ll also learn how to identify and respond to children and young people at risk, develop cultural competence and promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety, as well as work legally and ethically within the industry.
A formal work placement of 120 hours (minimum) will provide you with the opportunity to develop positive and respectful relationships with children and gain hands-on experience in supporting their play and learning.
Successful completion of this qualification will enable you to seek employment as an Educator in a variety of regulated early childhood education and care settings, including long day care, outside school hours care, family day care, in home care or even as a private nanny. You will also be well-placed to build on your skills and knowledge and undertake further study at Diploma level or go on to qualify for a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) at university.
This course is also available as a traineeship.
Career opportunities
Long Day Care Educator
Outside School Hours Care Educator
Family Day Care Educator
In Home Care Educator
Private Nanny
REQUIREMENTS
For entry, applicants must show evidence that they have a Registered Working with Vulnerable People Card (RWVP) or a receipt that the applicant has applied for a RWVP card. A RWVP card is a requirement of the National Quality Framework Regulations for Early Education environments (if a receipt is used as evidence the card must be shown as evidence prior to starting the course).
You will be required to undertake the Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) to confirm you have the required Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills to work at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) exit level 2 or higher. Account details and instructions will be sent to you within 24 hours of applying. If you have previously undertaken the Literacy and Numeracy Assessment – we will review your results and notify you if further action is required.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
TasTAFE is a not-for-profit government business and the largest public provider of vocational education and training in Tasmania. TasTAFE is a leading education and training provider which strives to be contemporary in its delivery. TasTAFE offers over 170 nationally accredited and industry-endorsed qualifications, ranging from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma level. There are also short courses and skill sets offered across more than 30 industry areas. TasTAFE offers online courses and regionally-based programs, apprenticeship training, self-paced and evening classes and delivers training interstate and internationally. Each year, the institute sees around 20,000 enrolments, including more than 6,000 apprentices. Students at TasTAFE will have the opportunity to gain real-life experience in simulated work environments, work placements and community projects. TasTAFE can also provide students with the skills and know-how to start their own business and be their own boss.