CHC30113

Certificate III of Early Childhood Education and Care

Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They support the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing, learning and development.
Depending on the setting, educators may work under direct supervision or autonomously.

Entry Requirement:

TGIA’s minimum admission/entry requirements are:

• Prospective TGIA students are required to demonstrate their capacity to complete the course successfully.
• Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of an Australian Year 12 or higher conducted in English. Relevant work experience will be acknowledged and taken into consideration. Provide satisfactory evidence that the learner has the required level of literacy and numeracy skills to complete the qualification. All students are required to undertake an TGIA language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) test.

Parental Consent:

Domestic students under 18 years of age at the time of enrolment need to provide evidence of parental or guardian consent. They need to be 18 years of old at the time of course commencement.

Work Placement Requirement:

In Certificate III of Early Childhood Education and Care, work placement is one of the essential components to complete the course. Students are required to fulfil the requirements of 120 hours in work placement. Students’ needs to get working with children check before starting their work placement.

Age Requirements:

Students must be 18 years of age or above at the time of their course commencement at the Institute and Students need to provide proof of Australian citizenship/permanent residence and age.

Employment Pathway:

On completing this qualification, Learners are suited to undertake roles such as:

• Childcare Worker
• Childcare Assistant
• Playgroup Supervisor
• Family Day Care Educator
• Nanny
• Mobile Assistant

Qualification Pathway:

CHC50113 : Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or related courses.

RPL & Credit Transfer:

Opportunities are provided at the time of enrolment, and an option for students to apply at time during their studies.

For more information on process, Please call 1300 810 976

Course Structure:

To be awarded the qualification, Learners must complete Eighteen (18) units of competency which includes:

• Core units = 15
• Elective units = 3
• All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome

Fee:

Full tuition fee: $1000
(The published fees as published is subject to change given individual circumstances of student)

Please ask for student handbook for further information

Assessment Methods:

Written Assessments, scenarios, class activities, Workplace tasks, workplace observation, Third Party reports.

Core Units:

Elective Units (Any 3 Units):

Pre-Enrolment and Pre-Training Analysis:

As per institute admission and enrolment policy and procedure, TGIA conducts pre-enrolment client needs analysis to determine course suitability, existing skills and knowledge and an early detection of any learning needs. Pre-enrolment analysis includes LLN testing and identification of specific learning and/or support needs. Pre-enrolment and Pre-training analysis help TGIA to identify the background of the students and the intention of students to complete studies on time. A pre-enrolment interview may also be conducted.