Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. They support children’s wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using discretion and…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. They support children’s wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under the guidance of others, though in some contexts that guidance may not be on-site.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
Work Placement
Student are required to complete mandatory Professional Experience Placement total of least 160 hours of work in a regulated children’s
education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency, as a part of this qualification.
Assessment
Assessment methods may include:
- Written Questions & Answer
- Project work / Practical Tasks
- Work Placement Tasks
- Case Study / Report
- Research Activities
- Role Play / Presentations
- Observations
- Third Party Report
Pathways
Students who successfully complete this Program may undertake:
CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Education Childhood Education and Care
Your Career
This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to undertake job roles such as:
- Childhood Educator Assistant
- Outside School Hours Aide
- Preschool Assistant
Offsite Training
TMG College Australia can deliver training and undertake assessments using facilities at a Students Workplace, or in a mobile manner (e.g. delivery at a regional/remote location for a specific period or for a specific training course).
REQUIREMENTS
Intended overseas students must satisfy the following requirements:
- Age: Must be 18 years or over
- English proficiency level: An IELTS Band 5.5 or equivalent OR undertake a TMG College Australia English language test
- Successful completion of Year 12 or its equivalent
Students are required to undertake a Language Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Assessment. These will assist with identification of any support needs.
The ability to obtain a Working with Children Check – Working with Children Check & Police Check required for industry work placement.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
TMG Training & Consulting or the Malka Group is one of Australia’s private training providers for individuals, businesses, community groups and Government. It has a 10-year track record of success in designing and delivering Government funded, nationally recognised training qualifications. It offers more than 60 qualifications (at Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma levels) across a range of industries. TMG Training & Consulting has its head office is in Box Hill but can arrange training for students throughout Victoria.
