CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Course Overview

The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30125) connects individuals to the rewarding role of early childhood educator in Australia’s regulated children’s education and care services. Graduates are prepared to work in various settings, including long daycare centres, family daycare, pre-schools and kindergartens, where they play a critical role in child development.

• Complete 160 hours of practical work in a regulated children’s education and care service.
• Practical hours are an essential component of CHC30125.
• Hours may be accumulated across units with practical workplace components.

Course Details

Total Units: 17 (15 Core + 2 Electives)

Pre-requisites: None

Training Arrangements

Class Delivery and Learning Expectations

Class sessions are scheduled once a week to provide a balanced combination of practical and theoretical learning. Sessions cater to a wide variety of learning styles and support the development of the skills and knowledge required for the course.

Workplace practices and environments will be regularly simulated and used to conduct skills-based assessments in accordance with the relevant unit requirements.

In addition to classroom learning, students should expect to undertake the following independent study commitments each week:

• Up to 7 hours of self-study, including revision, research and engagement with learning materials.
• Up to 7 hours of assignment preparation, including completing assessment tasks, reviewing feedback and preparing evidence for competency.
• Homework may include research activities, prescribed readings and ongoing assessment work. All required learning resources are provided at the commencement of each unit.

Assessment Arrangements

Assessment is conducted individually for each unit of competency. All assessment tasks are provided through the Learning Management System (LMS), where students can view the task description, instructions, required resources, submission guidelines, due dates and assessment schedule.

Assessment methods may include:

• Written questions
• Projects
• Case studies
• Role plays
• Research activities
• Reports

Students are required to complete assessment tasks outside scheduled class sessions as part of their regular study and preparation. The trainer/assessor will explain the assessment requirements for each unit at the commencement of delivery.

Placement Arrangements

This course requires students to complete a minimum of 160 hours of work placement. Students must be available for a minimum of two days per week, outside their scheduled class days, to undertake placement. Placements are arranged once the student has gained sufficient theoretical knowledge, typically towards the end of the course.

Angel Institute guarantees support in securing a suitable work placement and has established formal Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with multiple host organisations to assist students in completing their required hours.

While every effort will be made to arrange a placement within 30 km of the student’s residential address, this may not always be possible due to availability, service capacity and demand in certain areas.

If a student identifies their own potential placement site, it must be approved by Angel Institute before placement commences to ensure it meets all required training and assessment standards.

All placement activities are completed under the supervision of the host organisation’s supervisor. Students must complete all work placement assessment tasks for each unit that includes a practical component.

Unit Plan

• CHCECE031 – Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing (Core)
• CHCECE032 – Nurture babies and toddlers (Core)
• CHCECE055 – Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care (Core)
• CHCECE056 – Work effectively in children’s education and care (Core)
• CHCECE034 – Use an approved learning framework to guide practice (Core)
• CHCECE035 – Support the holistic learning and development of children (Core)
• CHCECE036 – Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning (Core)
• CHCECE038 – Observe children to inform practice (Core)
• CHCECE030 – Support inclusion and diversity (Core)
• CHCECE054 – Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures (Core)
• HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an education and care setting (Core)
• HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety (Core)
• CHCECE033 – Develop positive and respectful relationships with children (Core)
• CHCECE037 – Support children to connect with the natural environment (Core)
• CHCPRT001 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (Core)
• HLTFSE001 – Follow basic food safety practices (Elective)
• CHCDIV003 – Manage and promote diversity (Elective)

Fees

Published tuition fees may vary depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Contact us for current fee information.

IT Specifications

Students must have access to a laptop or desktop computer with at least 8GB RAM (16GB recommended), an Intel i5/Ryzen 5 processor or newer, and Windows 10+ or macOS 11+. A stable internet connection with a minimum 10 Mbps download and 2 Mbps upload speed is required for online learning and assessment submission.

Students should have Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) or equivalent, a PDF reader and a modern web browser such as Chrome, Edge or Safari. A webcam, microphone, headphones and a suitable quiet study space are also required for online classes and assessment activities.

• Prospective students must be at least 18 years of age.
• Angel Institute will conduct a Pre-Training Review/UAN (Upfront Assessment of Need) to determine whether the course is suitable and appropriate for the student’s individual needs.
• Students must complete the Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment administered by Angel Institute to its satisfaction.