Earn the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care in 9 months, with 160 hours of real placement built in.
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This is Nationally Recognised Training that leads to an Australian Qualification complying with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), or a Statement of Attainment.
Program delivered both in-person and remotely in real-time via Microsoft Teams for approximately 7.5 hours per week, with up to 5 hours trainer-directed learning each week.
Most assessments are delivered online via the Canvas LMS. MCIE provides access to Microsoft Office.
This course is also available as a traineeship for domestic (local) students.
Textbooks and MCIE T-Shirt available for. Students can decide whether they wish to purchase soft copy or hard copy textbooks.
160 hours of work placement is included as part of the program.
The provider has a large network of domestic marketing partners and international education agents/partners across multiple countries facilitating student enrolments.
Melbourne City Institute of Education provides dedicated career services including job search assistance, resume writing, and interview preparation to help graduates find employment.
Committed ongoing support to participants whilst training; post placement support available.
You may be eligible under Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding. Your eligibility is confirmed when you enquire.
Enrolment fees include additional resources required for the program and student ID charges.
Roles this nationally recognised qualification can lead to. Salary ranges shown are published by the provider for this course.
Indicative market figures from publicly available Australia data (ABS / NCVER). Salary ranges are indicative and vary by state, setting and experience. No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.
Every unit is nationally recognised and sits on your transcript individually, which matters for credit and recognition later.
I enjoyed and learned lot studying at MCIE. It was great experience studying here. Everyone one was very supportive and friendly. My trainer Ayesha is an amazing teacher and I'm so grateful to have her. She made it easy to understand. Thank you for teaching our class and helping us through the learning process. Her course knowledge and expertise in teaching has put our minds at ease.
Studying the Certificate III in Early Childhood was my stepping stone. Hi everyone, let me tell you of how MCIE was my stepping stone to many avenues. First of all, I will thank Najaah, Maggie, Gemma, Decshen, Hayli, Jumbee and Maryann for their help. As an International student, I felt welcomed from the start. I enrolled in Certificate III Early Childhood last year.
Great company and everyone is so friendly! Great company everyone is so friendly and wants to help anyone that needs help… the courses are great and the teachers are always happy, friendly and willing to go above and beyond to assist.
I love this child care course! This is the best course to start your career in the booming Child care industry. I love the staff and atmosphere at MCIE!
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Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Exact fees, plans and any funding eligibility are confirmed by the provider when you enquire. No payment is made through Get Course.
Entry requirements can vary depending on individual circumstances. Submit an enquiry to confirm the current entry criteria, including any literacy, numeracy, or prior experience expectations.
Pricing is not published here as it can vary based on funding eligibility, traineeship arrangements, and enrolment type. Textbooks and an MCIE T-Shirt are available as an optional add-on for $190. Submit an enquiry to confirm current pricing and any available subsidies.
The course runs over 38 weeks, including a 4-week Christmas break, approximately 9 months in total. Students study for around 7.5 hours per week, with up to 5 hours of trainer-directed learning each week.
Delivery is blended, combining online and in-person learning via Microsoft Teams in real time. Most assessments are completed through the Canvas LMS, and students receive access to Microsoft Office. The course is also available in a self-paced format.
160 hours of work placement is included as part of the programme. Placement gives students supervised, practical experience working directly with children in a real childcare or early education setting. Submit an enquiry to confirm how placement is arranged.
This qualification prepares students for roles such as Child Carer, Childcare Worker, Family Day Carer, and Childcare Assistant. Indicative salaries in these roles range from $50,508 to $55,068 per year. These are opportunities the qualification may open, not guaranteed outcomes.
This course covers the core skills needed to work with young children in childcare and family day care settings. Students learn child development, safe work practices, and how to support children's learning and wellbeing. The blended format combines online and in-person learning for around 7.5 hours per week.
Delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education, the programme runs over 38 weeks (including a 4-week Christmas break) and is available as a standard enrolment or a traineeship. Assessments are completed through the Canvas LMS, and Microsoft Office access is included.
The course suits those entering the sector for the first time and those already working in childcare who want a formal qualification. Work placement is integrated, 160 hours that give students direct, supervised experience with children.
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