Earn the CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, a nationally recognised qualification that opens doors across Australia's childcare sector.
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The MCIE Work Placement Coordinator/Skiltrak will organise your 160-hour mandatory work placement with one of their host employers.
The program is delivered through a blend of face-to-face classes on MCIE's Melbourne CBD campus and online learning, totalling 20 hours per week.
Most assessments are delivered online via the aXcelerate LMS. Students communicate with trainers via email and the student portal.
This course leads to a nationally recognised Australian Qualification compliant with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
MCIE provides students with access to Microsoft Office to support study and assessment tasks.
160 mandatory placement hours required. The MCIE Work Placement Coordinator/Skiltrak will organise placement with one of their host employers. Students may need to provide National Police Check, Working with Children Check, National Mandatory Child Safety Training Foundation Course (by 27th August 2026), and flu/COVID-19 vaccinations depending on host employer policies.
Additional certification (HLTAID012) issued alongside the course.
Roles this nationally recognised qualification can lead to. 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. 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.
Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Includes materials and enrolment fee of $250. Total non-tuition fee is $1,000. Estimated total course cost of $16,000 (tuition $15,000 + non-tuition $1,000). Enrolment fees include additional resources and student ID charges. Additional service fees such as re-assessment fees or RPL fees apply separately, refer to the Overseas Student Handbook.
Exact fees, plans and any funding eligibility are confirmed by the provider when you enquire. No payment is made through Get Course.
This course is designed for overseas students studying in Australia. Specific English language and academic entry requirements may apply. Submit an enquiry to confirm current entry criteria before applying.
Pricing for overseas students varies and is not published here. Submit an enquiry to get up-to-date fee details, including any additional costs for materials or placement.
The course runs for 52 weeks in total, which includes 12 holiday weeks and the 160-hour work placement component. The structured timetable means students follow a set schedule rather than studying at their own pace.
Delivery is blended, a combination of face-to-face classes on the Melbourne CBD campus and online learning through the aXcelerate LMS, totalling 20 hours per week. Students communicate with trainers via email and the student portal. Microsoft Office access is provided to support assessments.
Students complete 160 hours of mandatory work placement in a real childcare or early education setting. Melbourne City Institute of Education's Work Placement Coordinator organises placement with a host employer, so students do not need to find a placement independently.
Graduates may pursue roles such as Early Childhood Educator, Childcare Assistant, Kindergarten Assistant, OSHC Educator, Family Day Care Educator, or In-Home Care Educator. The National Skills Commission reports 136,100 Child Carers employed in Australia, with close to 6% future growth. In Victoria alone, 2,734 additional workers were projected to be needed by 2025.
This course covers child development, safe work practices, inclusive education, and family-centred care. Students build the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to work confidently with children from birth to 12 years. The qualification aligns with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and is nationally recognised.
Delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education, the program uses a blended format: face-to-face classes on the Melbourne CBD campus combined with online learning, totalling 20 hours per week. Most assessments are submitted through the aXcelerate learning management system. Students also complete 160 hours of supervised work placement, organised by a dedicated placement coordinator.
This course suits overseas students looking to enter Australia's early childhood workforce. The sector is growing, the National Skills Commission reports 136,100 Child Carers employed nationally, with close to 6% future growth expected.
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