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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

  • Certificate

Make a difference in the lives of our children. . The early childhood education and care sector is experiencing increased demand, driven by population growth and an emphasis on the importance of early childhood development.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
CHC30121

About this course

Make a difference in the lives of our children. .

The early childhood education and care sector is experiencing increased demand, driven by population growth and an emphasis on the importance of early childhood development.

This course is the nationally regulated entry-level qualification for educators who wish to support the development and wellbeing of children from birth to school age in an early childhood education and care setting. You will learn how to implement the National Quality Framework, National Regulations and National Quality Standards.

Throughout this course, you will learn about best practices for facilitating children's play, creating healthy and safe environments and cultural competence. You will learn how to facilitate development in the context of an approved learning framework, following established policies and procedures.

Study locations

Pundulmurra (Hedland)

Tom Price

Kununurra

Halls Creek

Karratha

Wyndham

Fitzroy Crossing

Minurmarghali Mia (Roebourne)

Broome

Derby

Newman

Career pathways

  • Family day care worker

This qualification prepares you for roles such as:

  • Early childhood educator
  • Outside school hours care assistant
  • Family day care worker
  • Nanny
  • Teacher's aide

Job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

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