Location
Brisbane Campus:
Level 6 119 Charlotte St Brisbane QLD 4000
Course Duration
Full-time: 52 weeks
(Including Term Break: 12 weeks)
Work Placement: 120 hours
Face-to-Face Delivery
Pricing
Total: $6,000.00
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Course Description
CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care 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.
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.gov.au
Fees and Payment
Total: $6,000.00
Application Fee (non-refundable): $200.00
Resource/Material Fee: $600.00
Tuition Fee: $5,200.00
Payment Plan:
- Initial deposit $1,000.00 upon enrolment
- Followed by $700.00 per month for 7 months and
- $100 for the final payment
- Total payable $6,000.00
Please refer to MIA’s enrolment form and student handbook for MIA’s policy on fees and refunds
Additional Fee:
- Students are required to apply Blue Card at their own cost
- Students are required to hold or study the unit HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting at their own cost
Study Outcome
After achieving CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, individuals could progress to higher education qualifications in education and care services sector, for example, Diploma in early childhood education and care. This qualification provides a pathway to work in early childhood education care services sectors, possible job titles may include but not limited to:
- Child Care Worker
- Nanny
- Family Day Care Worker
Assessment Methods
A variety of assessment methods will be used to assess students’ knowledge and skills. Trainer will explain these in detail before any assessment takes place. Assessment methods may include and not limited to:
- Written Assessment (questions and answers)
- Case Study
- Practical Demonstration/Participation
- Observation
Delivery Methods
This program is designed as a mixture of classroom based training plus a minimum of 120 hours of workplace training*. In classroom training is face-to-face delivery for students to attend and complete in-class activities including: presentation, practice exercises and discussions. Delivery had been timetabled to ensure you can develop the theoretical skills and knowledge and have the opportunity to develop practical skills in a simulated situation before commencing the work experience component of the course. Individual learning include; work/home-study, the completion of assignments and individual reading and research.
For the workplace training, it is a compulsory component of this course for all students and students will work in a in a regulated education and care service in Australia with a minimum of 120 hours before graduation. Students are required to take initiatives to contact a regulated education and care facility to undertake the 120 hours work placement training. There is no guarantee of employment or salary payment during workplace training.
* Note: Students are required to apply at own cost, or already hold a current Blue Card and proof of First Aid Certificate (HLTAID004). This is essential for students to undertake workplace training.
Course Structure
The program comprises of the following 18 units of competency:
Core Units
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003 Provide care for children
CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective Units
BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCECE012 Support children to connect to their world
CHCECE014 Comply with Family Day Care administration requirements
On successful completion of the program, learners will be awarded with CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Entry Requirements
Recognition
An application can be made for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) when the student believes that they have already attained the necessary skills and competencies elsewhere (work, other study etc.) or have an equivalent qualification or part of a qualification. MIA recognises the AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any other RTOs and grants credit for these towards an award where applicable. The application for RPL and/or Credit Transfer should be lodged prior to or immediately after the enrolment.
