Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Learn how to support children’s wellbeing and development within an approved learning framework, and get qualified to work in early childhood education in settings such as childcare centres.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens; and facilitate education and care programs to young children. They play an important role in the development of key social, physical and education skills for young children. Skilled workers in this field are highly sought after, and there's many fantastic job opportunities available.
With this course, you'll learn about developmental needs for children of different ages, including babies and toddlers; inclusion and diversity; how to observe and manage the health, safety and wellbeing of children; developing and delivering experiences to support children’s play and learning; and so much more!
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
Training options
- Fee-free
- Pre-apprenticeship or pre-traineeship
Industry area
- Education and Community Services
Study area
- Early Childhood Education and Care
Course ID
- National ID: CHC30125
- WA State ID: BTS7
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Start Your Career in Childcare: Build Skills to Support and Inspire Young Minds
This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. They support children’s wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under the guidance of others, though in some contexts that guidance may not be on-site.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of at least 160 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
- No occupational licensing, certification, or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication
- Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au
- This qualification has a mandatory work placement component requiring students to complete a minimum number of hours achieve the qualification
- Students are required to complete 160 hours in the workplace
- CRT lecturers will organise, prepare, and support students for their placement and monitor their progress
Delivery location
Your gateway to a rewarding career in a growing industry
Early Childhood Education and Care is an expanding industry for those with a genuine interest and passion in the Early Childhood and Care sector. Your studies will focus on the education of young children up to the age of six years. The childcare industry is demanding higher qualifications and training from educators in this field to ensure consistently high standards of education and care for children placed in these services. This can be achieved by completing the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
You'll learn how to interact and foster the development of the children while working within legal requirements and ensuring the children's health and safety are not at risk.
As part of this qualification, you will undertake a work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.
You will work closely with children from different backgrounds and cultures and provide care and support for them in various child care situations.
Delivery locations
Early Childhood Education and Care is an expanding sector for those with a passion for the care and education of young children up to the age of 5 years. The sector is demanding higher qualifications and training from educators to ensure consistently high standards of education and care for children placed in these services. This can be achieved by completing the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
You'll learn how to interact and foster the development of the children while working within legal requirements and ensuring the children's health and safety are not at risk.
As part of this qualification you will undertake a work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.
You will work closely with children from different backgrounds and cultures and provide care and support for them in various child care situations.
90% of surveyed students were highly satisfied with this course.
Delivery locations
When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in early childhood education and care. You will have the skills and knowledge to work effectively as an educator, supporting the development and wellbeing of children aged 0 to 5 years. You will gain an understanding of children's individual developmental needs and be able to provide safe learning opportunities and support to children from diverse backgrounds.
Delivery locations
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This course will prepare you for a future career in early childhood education, providing a healthy, safe and caring environment for children.
You will gain the skills to communicate and work collaboratively with educators, as well as to support the children’s holistic wellbeing, health and safety. We offer both classroom and traineeship options for this qualification, for both existing workers and job seekers.
Work placement can be arranged for classroom students. Please contact us at 9249 9688 or visit our website for more information.
Delivery location
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens; and facilitate education and care programs to young children. They play an important role in the development of key social, physical and education skills for young children. Skilled workers in this field are highly sought after, and there's many fantastic job opportunities available.
With this course, you'll learn about developmental needs for children of different ages, including babies and toddlers; inclusion and diversity; how to observe and manage the health, safety and wellbeing of children; developing and delivering experiences to support children’s play and learning; and so much more!
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
Training options
- Fee-free
- Pre-apprenticeship or pre-traineeship
Industry area
- Education and Community Services
Study area
- Early Childhood Education and Care
Course ID
- National ID: CHC30125
- WA State ID: BTS7
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Start Your Career in Childcare: Build Skills to Support and Inspire Young Minds
This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. They support children’s wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under the guidance of others, though in some contexts that guidance may not be on-site.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of at least 160 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
- No occupational licensing, certification, or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication
- Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au
- This qualification has a mandatory work placement component requiring students to complete a minimum number of hours achieve the qualification
- Students are required to complete 160 hours in the workplace
- CRT lecturers will organise, prepare, and support students for their placement and monitor their progress
Delivery location
Your gateway to a rewarding career in a growing industry
Early Childhood Education and Care is an expanding industry for those with a genuine interest and passion in the Early Childhood and Care sector. Your studies will focus on the education of young children up to the age of six years. The childcare industry is demanding higher qualifications and training from educators in this field to ensure consistently high standards of education and care for children placed in these services. This can be achieved by completing the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
You'll learn how to interact and foster the development of the children while working within legal requirements and ensuring the children's health and safety are not at risk.
As part of this qualification, you will undertake a work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.
You will work closely with children from different backgrounds and cultures and provide care and support for them in various child care situations.
Delivery locations
Early Childhood Education and Care is an expanding sector for those with a passion for the care and education of young children up to the age of 5 years. The sector is demanding higher qualifications and training from educators to ensure consistently high standards of education and care for children placed in these services. This can be achieved by completing the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
You'll learn how to interact and foster the development of the children while working within legal requirements and ensuring the children's health and safety are not at risk.
As part of this qualification you will undertake a work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.
You will work closely with children from different backgrounds and cultures and provide care and support for them in various child care situations.
90% of surveyed students were highly satisfied with this course.
Delivery locations
When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in early childhood education and care. You will have the skills and knowledge to work effectively as an educator, supporting the development and wellbeing of children aged 0 to 5 years. You will gain an understanding of children's individual developmental needs and be able to provide safe learning opportunities and support to children from diverse backgrounds.
Delivery locations
Start Your Career in Childcare: Build Skills to Support and Inspire Young Minds
This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. They support children’s wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under the guidance of others, though in some contexts that guidance may not be on-site.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of at least 160 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
- No occupational licensing, certification, or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication
- Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au
- This qualification has a mandatory work placement component requiring students to complete a minimum number of hours achieve the qualification
- Students are required to complete 160 hours in the workplace
- CRT lecturers will organise, prepare, and support students for their placement and monitor their progress
Locations
Your gateway to a rewarding career in a growing industry
Early Childhood Education and Care is an expanding industry for those with a genuine interest and passion in the Early Childhood and Care sector. Your studies will focus on the education of young children up to the age of six years. The childcare industry is demanding higher qualifications and training from educators in this field to ensure consistently high standards of education and care for children placed in these services. This can be achieved by completing the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
You'll learn how to interact and foster the development of the children while working within legal requirements and ensuring the children's health and safety are not at risk.
As part of this qualification, you will undertake a work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.
You will work closely with children from different backgrounds and cultures and provide care and support for them in various child care situations.
Locations
Early Childhood Education and Care is an expanding sector for those with a passion for the care and education of young children up to the age of 5 years. The sector is demanding higher qualifications and training from educators to ensure consistently high standards of education and care for children placed in these services. This can be achieved by completing the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
You'll learn how to interact and foster the development of the children while working within legal requirements and ensuring the children's health and safety are not at risk.
As part of this qualification you will undertake a work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.
You will work closely with children from different backgrounds and cultures and provide care and support for them in various child care situations.
90% of surveyed students were highly satisfied with this course.
Locations
When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in early childhood education and care. You will have the skills and knowledge to work effectively as an educator, supporting the development and wellbeing of children aged 0 to 5 years. You will gain an understanding of children's individual developmental needs and be able to provide safe learning opportunities and support to children from diverse backgrounds.
Locations
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This course will prepare you for a future career in early childhood education, providing a healthy, safe and caring environment for children.
You will gain the skills to communicate and work collaboratively with educators, as well as to support the children’s holistic wellbeing, health and safety. We offer both classroom and traineeship options for this qualification, for both existing workers and job seekers.
Work placement can be arranged for classroom students. Please contact us at 9249 9688 or visit our website for more information.
Delivery location
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