Earn your CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care through a traineeship, study while you work in a real childcare setting.
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Program is delivered in the workplace with approximately 6 hours of structured workplace training per month.
Most assessments are delivered online via the Canvas LMS, including written tasks, quizzes, role plays, case studies, portfolios and more.
MCIE provides access to Microsoft Office for all students.
MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions, with reasonable adjustments where applicable.
This course leads to an Australian Qualification that complies with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) or a Statement of Attainment.
160 hours of work placement required. Various industry compliance requirements may apply depending on host employer.
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.
Eligibility criteria applies. Enrolment fees include additional resources and student ID charges. Eligibility criteria applies. Enrolment fees include additional resources and student ID charges. Students can choose soft copy or hard copy textbooks.
Roles this nationally recognised qualification can lead to. Entry requirements vary by employer, and no specific job outcome is guaranteed.
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Every unit is nationally recognised and sits on your transcript individually, which matters for credit and recognition later.
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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.
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 the host employer and traineeship arrangement. Submit an enquiry to confirm the current requirements that apply to your situation.
Pricing for traineeship delivery can depend on factors such as government funding eligibility and employer arrangements. Submit an enquiry to get up-to-date pricing details relevant to you.
The program is structured over 38 weeks of delivery, with an overall duration of 12 to 24 months depending on individual progress and workplace circumstances.
This is a blended traineeship delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education. Students receive approximately 6 hours of structured workplace training per month, with most assessments completed online through the Canvas LMS.
Yes, 160 hours of work placement is required and is integrated into the traineeship model. Compliance requirements such as Working With Children Checks may apply depending on your host employer. Submit an enquiry to confirm what applies in your case.
Graduates may move into roles such as Childcare Worker, Childcare Assistant, Child Carer, or Family Day Carer. There are currently 136,100 Child Carers employed in Australia, with sector growth projected at nearly 6%. The qualification prepares students for these roles, it does not guarantee employment.
This traineeship is delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education and combines structured workplace training with online assessments. Students spend approximately 6 hours per month in guided workplace training, supported by the Canvas LMS for written tasks, quizzes, role plays, case studies, and portfolios.
The course suits people already working, or seeking work, in a childcare setting who want to formalise their skills. The 160-hour work placement is built into the traineeship model, so practical experience is central from the start. Various compliance requirements may apply depending on the host employer.
Assessment is primarily online, and students receive access to Microsoft Office throughout the program. Support services include disability and accessibility adjustments, student wellbeing assistance, and career services covering job search, resume writing, and interview preparation.
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