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.
Students must complete 160 mandatory placement hours in a Long Day Care setting, with an appropriate range of work tasks and ratios of children, and access to a qualified supervisor (person who holds a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent). Students are required to find their own placement. MCIE can organise placement for a fee if required.
Roles this nationally recognised qualification can lead to. Salary ranges are published by the provider; market figures come from public Australia data (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Market figures are indicative, from Jobs and Skills Australia projections, shortage ratings and vacancy data. 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.
Graduates can progress to a Diploma qualification for advanced career progression, increased earning potential and leadership opportunities in the early childhood sector. Offered through MCIE.
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The course is delivered over 12 months, with up to 18 months available to complete if needed. The self-paced online format lets students study around existing commitments.
The course is delivered fully online and self-paced by Melbourne City Institute of Education. Students access online resources, peer learning communities, and can get academic assistance throughout their studies.
Yes, 160 hours of work placement in a licensed Long Day Care setting is required. Melbourne City Institute of Education can organise placement on your behalf for a $300 fee if you need assistance finding a host organisation.
Graduates are prepared for roles such as Child Carer and Early Childhood Educator, with indicative salaries ranging from $55,068 to $59,592 per year. These figures are indicative and actual earnings will vary.
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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