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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care) and Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30121, CHC50121

Study Method
Online
Institution
Foundation Education
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
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Course Overview

The combined CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care) + CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care equips you with the required experience, training and expertise to work in a variety of early childhood education jobs. This course reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia.

Upon graduation, you will be qualified to take on various positions in early childhood education, from assistant educator to leadership roles where the duties are varied, fulfilling and crucial to childhood development. You will graduate with the skills and understanding to work in family daycare centres, preschools or kindergartens.

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Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Family Day Care Educator
  • Long Day Care Educator
  • Kindergarten Assistant
  • Childcare Assistant
  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Lead Educator
  • Childcare Director
  • Educational Leader
  • Group Leader
  • Assistant Director
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What You'll Learn

  • Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
  • Drive children’s holistic learning experiences
  • Support children’s wellbeing and development in the context of an approved learning framework
  • Design and implement curriculum while maintaining compliance with national guidelines

Recognition

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

Study Method

  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration Study Load

  • Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care — up to 18 months
  • Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care) — up to 18 months

Entry Requirements

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care) must be completed before commencing CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Students’ skills and capabilities to undertake this training product will be assessed and advice on suitability will be provided during the pre-enrolment process.

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Course Features

Ready to make your mark?

Earn a nationally recognised qualification that will leave you prepared for an enriching, lifelong career in just three years.

Looking to change careers?

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

Want to lead the team?

With this qualification, you’ll graduate with the skills and experience to apply for coveted leadership roles n this sector.

Work Placement

For the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care) there are 160 hours of mandatory placement. For the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care there are 280 hours.

Students must have access to a classroom environment catering to primary or secondary school students, within at least one school in Australia, AND access to a qualified teacher who is employed at the school.

Where required, we will assist you in organising a work placement location of your choosing. Students must also apply for their Working with Children check at course commencement.

Assessment

  • Knowledge questions
  • Project
  • Case Study
  • Quiz
  • Assignment
  • Practical
  • Video

Subjects

To achieve the Certificate III and Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, you must complete 32 units.

Certificate III
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
And more!
Diploma
BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness
CHCECE041Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE042Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
CHCECE043Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE044Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
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 is one of the few Registered Training Organisations (RTO) in Australia who endeavour to deliver flexible online training solutions designed to fit our students’ lifestyle. Since 1999, we’ve been focused on providing excellence in Vocational Education and Training and building partnership networks that drives the quality of graduates across each industry, with our partner RTO, the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT). With more than 60 nationally recognised certificate and diploma level courses on offer, the Foundation Education difference means:

  • Flexible Online Study - Our courses are delivered online so you can study whenever and wherever suits you.  This also gives you the flexibility to choose your course length - whether that be the full term of your course or completing your study in as little as six months.
  • Dedicated Student Support - Our industry experienced Technical Advisors, Assessors and Support Officers will support you from enrollment through to graduation.
  • Industry Relevant Courses - Course material is developed in consultation with industry experts to equip you with the job-ready skills and up-to-date knowledge required to support your career goals.

Foundation Education is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO Number - 22557)

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