Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
VET NATIONAL CODE: CHC30113
Total Duration
52 Weeks
(46 weeks Tuition + 6 weeks Break)
Location
NSW | QLD | TAS Campuses (AIBT)
Pricing
OffShore Int Student: $11,000 *
OnShore Student Visa Holder: $8,000 *
Domestic Student: $6,600*
*Total Materials Fee $500
This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They support the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing, learning and development. Depending on the setting, educators may work under direct supervision or autonomously.
To achieve this qualification, students must have completed at least 120 hours of unpaid work (vocational placement) as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Important – Pre-Enrolment Information:
Prior to enrolment, it is a mandatory requirement for students to complete a Student Pre-Enrolment Form and have a consultation with our Enrolments Team, Sales Manager or Sales Agent.Â
More information on Student Pre-Enrolment Consultation is available on the ‘Get Started’ Tab on our website homepage www.aibtglobal.edu.au
AIBT CRICOS CODE: 093818K
AIBT (NSW |QLD|TAS) In ClassÂ
The assessment of each unit of competency will take place during the course. Assessments will take the form of assessment / activities, assignment and / or simulated activities in a simulated environment.
- Formative Assessment- Learner Activities (Including written questions, role plays)
- Summative Assessment- Skills, Knowledge & Performance Activities (Observation activities in simulated environment, presentations, written questions)
- Workplace assessment tasks required to be completed during 120 hours of work placement and covered in log book
RTO Code: 41138 | CRICOS: 03430J
Total number of units = 18
15 Core Units
Plus 3 Elective Units
- at least 1 must be selected from the electives listed on training package at https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC30113
-  up to 2 units may be selected from any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses – these units must be relevant to the work outcome
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome
Total Materials Fee – $500
Materials fee covers the cost of goods, materials and / or services provided by AIBT to be used by students in the course of training.
The Materials Fees in this qualification include:
- Class materials
- Printing
- Stationery
- Uniforms
- Excursions
Core Subjects
Elective Subjects
For more information on the course content, visit www.training.gov.au
A minimum of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent is required.
This is a generic entry requirement. For more specific indicators, please refer to your Sales Manager. Please note if you hold a passport from any sub continent country, a minimum IELTS of 6 is required.
International Students who do not meet the English language requirements for this course may undertake English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) according to the English Learning Matrix.
No pre-requisites, only entry requirements
Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.go
Please note:
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Unit HLTWHS001 – Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting may contribute towards approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training under the Education and Care Services National Law, and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011).
Specific licensing requirements, including requirements for refresher training, should be obtained from the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and/or relevant state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authority.
Vocational placement is an essential component of this qualification. Vocational placement consolidates the students’ knowledge within the real health environment, applying theory to practice.
Students will be required to undertake 120 vocational placement hours.
AIBT organises student placement. Students will be required to complete given logbook and workplace diary during their placement hours.
All students must be willing to undertake placement in aged care facility during the program. Students are required to organise their own travel to and from these facilities and may be required to undertake placement in regional areas.
Prior to attending vocational placement, students must demonstrate satisfactory course progression.
Before commencing vocational placement:
Students will be required to complete HLTAID004– Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting. This unit is a core unit within this qualification and will need to be completed prior to placement.
Students must meet the following mandatory requirements at their own expense. Students will be notified via email on when to obtain these documents:
- Have current competency in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – this must be updated annually and is included in the program
- QLD Students- Blue Card
https://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/ - NSW Students- Working with Children Check
https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-working-children-check - TAS Students- Working with Children Registration
https://wwcforms.justice.tas.gov.au/RegistrationForm.aspx - Provide an Australian Federal Police Certificate indicating that the student has passed the Australian Federal Police (National) Check. https://www.afp.gov.au/what-we-do/services/criminal-records/national-police-checks
Completing all the units of competency within this qualification will lead to the issuance of a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113) including a transcript of all completed units. Students that successfully complete individual units of competency, but not the whole qualification, will be eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment detailing the completed units.
Child Care Worker
Nanny
Family Day Care Worker
Youth Worker
*Â Completion of an AIBT qualification does not guarantee an employment outcome.