Gain the CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care online, self-paced, with 160 hours of real placement experience.
Gain the CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care online, self-paced, with 160 hours of real placement experience.
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Study online at your own pace with up to 18 months to complete. Flexible payment plans available to suit different budgets.
MCIE can organise your 160-hour work placement for a fee if required, at licensed Long Day Care settings.
Trainers bring real industry experience from working in childcare and early education roles. Access to online resources, peer learning communities, and ongoing academic assistance.
This course is also available as a traineeship for domestic (local) students.
Training combines real-world placement experience with interactive assessments so graduates are job-ready and confident for roles across Melbourne and wider Australia.
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.
MCIE is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that offers vocational education and training. It provides Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer services to candidates, assessing competencies acquired through formal, non-formal, and informal learning against training package or VET accredited course requirements.
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CHC30125 is registered on the AQF and delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education (RTO 22172).
Dedicated career services to help graduates move into work.
Ongoing support throughout your studies, including post-placement support.
This course covers the core skills needed to work with young children in licensed childcare and early education settings. Students learn child development principles, safe work practices, and how to support children's learning and wellbeing. The course includes 18 nationally recognised units delivered entirely online.
Delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education (RTO 22172), the course suits people entering the sector or those already working in childcare who want a formal qualification. Trainers bring hands-on industry experience, and students access peer learning communities and ongoing academic support throughout their studies.
The online, self-paced format gives students up to 18 months to complete. A 160-hour work placement in a licensed Long Day Care setting is included, giving students direct experience before they graduate.
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Nationally recognised training: CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care – Online is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education (RTO 22172).
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Last updated: July 2026