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This course is delivered online with self-paced learning modules + 3 hours of live online classes per week via Microsoft Teams + 1 hour per week of tutorial and supported learning with your trainer.
This course includes 160 hours of work placement.
Nationally Recognised Australian Qualification
Exclusive Bonus: Access to Earn & Learn
160 Hours of Work Placement Included
When you enrol in this course you’ll also unlock an exclusive bonus—premium access to a specialised recruitment service designed to connect you with top job opportunities and help you get employed as soon as you complete your course. This unique offering is only available through this course provider, giving you an unmatched advantage in starting your dream career right after completing your studies.
Once you have successfully completed the CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, you will be qualified to work in a range of rewarding roles across the early childhood sector, including:
**Please note that these figures are approximate and can vary based on factors such as location, experience, and specific employer. Salary data sourced from Seek.com.au, Jora, Family Day Care Australia, and PayScale.
Industry Snapshot
There are currently over 180,800 Early Childhood Educators employed across Australia, with the industry experiencing steady growth of 6% annually. 74.4% of graduates reported an improved work status after completing their qualification.
When you enrol in this course, you'll also unlock exclusive access to Earn & Learn, a dedicated recruitment agency owned and operated by this course provider, specifically designed to connect graduates with top employers across the early childhood education sector. Unlike other training providers that simply hand you a certificate and wish you well, this provider has built an entire recruitment business to actively place their graduates into jobs across childcare centres, kindergartens, family day care, and OSHC services throughout Australia.
Earn & Learn operates a full job search portal with live job listings, job alerts, resume submission, internship programs, and direct employer partnerships giving you an unmatched advantage in starting your career immediately after completing your studies.
As part of this program, you will also receive:
To complete your qualification, you will need to undertake 160 hours of work placement in a Long Day Care setting. This gives you real-world, hands-on experience working directly with children and qualified educators.
You can self-organise your own placement at no extra cost, or have the course provider arrange it for you through their placement partner SkilTrak for a $300 administration fee.
Already have experience or qualifications in childcare or a related field? You may be eligible to fast-track your qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
RPL allows you to receive credit for skills and knowledge you've already gained through previous work experience, volunteering, or prior study, potentially reducing your course duration and cost.
Credit Transfer is also available free of charge for units you have already completed at another registered training organisation.
This qualification is nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Industry Memberships
This course provider holds memberships with the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) and the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ensuring the organisation stays connected to current industry standards and workforce needs.
Further Study
After completing the CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, you can continue your education with the following qualifications:
University Pathway
Graduates who complete the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care with this provider receive direct entry with credit into select Bachelor programs at Victoria University, including:
This means your Certificate III can be the first step in a journey from vocational qualification all the way through to a full university degree.
There are no prerequisite qualifications required to enter this program. To be eligible, you must:
Upfront Payment With 45% Discount
Zip Money From $30 Per Week (Includes the 45% Upfront Payment Discount)
Weekly Payment Plan From $62 Per Week ($500 Deposit Required)
There is no government funding available for this course.
Start Your Rewarding Career In Early Childhood Education in Australia
Do you have a passion for nurturing, educating, and shaping the lives of young children? Would you love a career where every day is different and you get to make a real impact during the most important years of a child's development?
If you answered yes, a career as an Early Childhood Educator in Australia could be your calling. Take the first step with the CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Study early childhood education online with this nationally recognised qualification designed to equip you with the skills needed to work effectively with children from birth to six years of age. You'll cover topics like supporting children's health, safety and wellbeing, nurturing babies and toddlers, using approved learning frameworks, promoting inclusion and diversity, identifying children at risk, and encouraging understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
You'll also complete 160 hours of supervised work placement in a childcare setting to gain hands-on, real-world experience, plus your course includes HLTAID012, Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting, so you graduate with an additional certification that employers require.
Upon completion, you'll be qualified for roles such as Early Childhood Educator, Kindergarten Assistant, Nanny, OSHC Educator, Family Day Care Educator, and Playgroup Supervisor.
With over 180,800 Early Childhood Educators currently employed across Australia and the industry experiencing steady growth of 6% annually, there has never been a better time to take the first step towards a rewarding career in early childhood education.
Plus, as a graduate, you'll have exclusive access to Earn & Learn, an in-house recruitment agency dedicated to connecting you with employers across the childcare sector and helping you find your dream job.
"I enrolled in Certificate III Early Childhood last year. Through my trainer's guidance and patience, I was able to complete my placement where I was offered a job in childcare. With hard work, things went smoothly. I felt welcomed from the start. I would recommend others to join as they are just there for you." - Sapphire
"I started with a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and have now been nominated as a Lead Educator. The right support can change everything. The guidance and patience from my trainers helped me complete my placement, where I was offered a job in childcare." - Kayla
"This is the best course to start your career in the booming childcare industry. I love the staff and atmosphere!" - Amy
“It was a great experience studying here. Everyone 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. I would highly recommend this institute.” - Jui
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