- Funding is available for local students ONLY under the Jobs and Skills WA program.
Course Overview
Acquire the skills and knowledge to provide care and support to meet the developmental and educational needs of babies, infants and young children. You will develop the skills to plan, engage and implement educational programs for children in various Early Childhood Education settings.
Campus Locations
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Early Childhood Educator
- Family Day Care Carer
- Kindergarten Assistant
- Nanny
- Preschool Assistant
Recognition
Study Method
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Locations
- Western Australia
- Perth
Duration Study Load
For International Students
- Delivered over 52 weeks (including 12 weeks of holidays)
- Classes are rostered for 3 days per week plus a self-study component
- Includes Work-Based Training of 12 weeks at 20 hours per week (total of 240 hours)
For Local Students
- Delivered over 28 weeks (including 2 weeks of holidays)
- Classes are rostered for 3 days per week plus a self-study component
- Includes Work-Based Training of 4 weeks at 38 hours per week (total of 152 hours)
Note: Full-time studies require students to attend a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.
Entry Requirements
Academic
Completion of Australian Year 10 or equivalent.
English Proficiency
Intermediate Level of English OR IELTS Test Score of 5.0 OR other recognised English Language tests such as:
- TOEFL iBT Test Score of 58
- PTE Academic Test Score of 36
- Cambridge English: FCE
- OET Pass Grade
- TOEFL PBT Test Score of 490
TOEIC 500
Work Placement
During Work-Based Training, you will be able to practice your skills and knowledge in real workplace settings. This will assist you to be job-ready at graduation. Stanley College has entered into Work-Based Training agreements with a number of employers.
All Work-Based Training is organised by Stanley College’s Employment Liaison Team in consultation with students.
Students undertaking this course must be able to obtain the following, to complete the Work-Based Training component of this course:
- Current Working with Children Check
- National Police Clearance^
- Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination*
*Fully vaccinated: You have received at least two doses of a COVID-19 Vaccination AND a mandatory third dose when it is due (currently 3 months after 2nd dose).
^Please note – To be employed in the Early Childhood Education industry, a National Police Clearance is not required. However, some Work-Based Training employers may require that you obtain one prior to commencing your Work-Based Training.
Recognition Of Prior Learning
Recognition is available (on application) to students with prior skills, experience, knowledge or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training, in a related area. Recognition may reduce the duration of your studies.
Additional Information
Government funding
Local Students may be entitled to Youth Allowance, Austudy/Abstudy or the Pensioner Education.
Pathways
On completion of the CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course, students may pursue a CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care at Stanley College or other CRICOS registered training organisations.
Subjects
About Stanley College
Stanley College is a comprehensive Teaching Institute of Higher Education with over 13 years of experience. We provide English language courses, vocational training, bachelor's degrees and professional year qualifications equivalent to TAFE and University degrees in Australia.
Our integrated approach to education and partnerships with Industry allow students to acquire the skills and knowledge they need for their chosen career by ensuring they are job-ready.
Eligible Australian Students pay nothing upfront with available Government Funding.
Stanley College offers:
- Flexible class schedules.
- Personalised learning and small class sizes with attention from experienced teachers.
- A curriculum relevant to today's workforce needs
- State-of-the-art facilities with our cafe, bar, restaurant, commercial cooking and creche areas.
- Quality student support services, including counselling & financial assistance.
Stanley College is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #51973).
