• Results

    CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

    • This course will prepare you for an Early childhood educator job in the Early Childhood Education and Care industry.
    • You will be required to study 15 core units and 2 electives.
    • AMES Australia organises a work placement of 160 hours for each student at a regulated childcare service.
    • All students are supervised during their placement.
    • All AMES Australia industry certificate courses provide specialist English language support for refugees and migrants. 

    What will I learn?

    • Supporting Children’s Development and Learning 
    • Care and Nurturing children
    • Inclusion and Diversity 
    • Working in children’s education and care
    • Develop relationship with children
    • Work health and safety in the education and care setting

    How will I learn?

    The course will be offered in blended learning model

    • Classroom-based Learning (Face to face), where you attend AMES' campus with a Teacher/Trainer present
    • Online Learning, where you study remotely off campus via MS Teams, using training materials that are provided online or correspondence by the Teacher/Trainer
    • Practical placement where you become familiarised and obtain hands on experience through structured on-the-job practical placement arrangements in the workplace.

    Industry Partners 

    Employment and traineeship opportunities are available with our industry partner:

    • Raw Talent Recruiment
     

     

    For more information visit AMES Australia online service standards.

    • Courses and Units

      Units of Competency_CHC30121_Early Childhood Education and Care

       The hours displayed below are nominal, and actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours. 

      Code and Title

      		 Core Elec Nominal Hours (***)
      Cluster 1 Care and Nurturing

       
      CHCECE031 Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing X

      160
      CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers X

      108
      CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children X

      100
      HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices X 30
      Cluster 2 Supporting Children’s Development and Learning

       
      CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice X

      80
      CHCECE035Support the holistic learning and development of children X

      100
      CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning X

      75
      CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice X 40
      HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety X 20

      Cluster 3 Inclusion and Diversity

       
      CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity X

      63
      CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures X

      55
      Cluster 4 Working in Early Childhood X

       
      CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care X

      60
      CHCECE056 Work effectively in children’s education and care X

      65
      CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk X

      40
      Individual units

       
      HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting X

      22
      CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment X

      50
      BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices. X

      40

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

      Under SEE Program, in addition to all the units in this qualification, you will be provided with 2 additional LLN Units to improve your oral communication, reading, and writing skills for success in VET courses.

      VU23524 - Engage in straightforward casual conversations and spoken transactions.

      VU23527 - Read and write straightforward informational texts.

    What jobs can I apply for after completing this course?

    • Early childhood educators working in long day care centres
    • Family day care
    • Pre-schools or kindergartens

    What further education can I do after completing the course?

    • CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (Offered at AMES)

    Eligibility

    To be eligible to study this course under government funding, the following requirements will apply

    Course duration

    Over 9 months including 160 hours of practical placement.

    Course dates

    9 intakes a year - enquire for specific start dates

     

    Information sessions scheduled every Thursday at 02:00 PM via Zoom.

    Locations

    Course Eligibility

    An intermediate level of English is required, however your English level will be assessed on application.

    Skills First

    One of the following should also apply:

    • an Australian Citizen
    • a Permanent Resident
    • a holder of a permanent visa
    • a New Zealand citizen

    Individuals who are eligible to participate in the Asylum Seeker VET Program.

    Cost

    This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Please refer to the schedule of fees for more information here or contact AMES Australia to check your eligibility for a concession fee.

    There may be extra charges for learning materials, first aid certificate, police check & etc. 

    A fee concession to a student enrolled under the Asylum Seeker VET Program can then be granted in accordance with the Guidelines about Fees.

    How to Enrol

    Enquire now to find out:

    • your eligibility
    • cost
    • arrange a time to have your English level assessed

    The course will be run subject to enrolment numbers.

    Register Interest

     

    This course can be taken under the Government Subsidised Funding Programs below:

    Skills First