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CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

National ID CHC30121 State ID BGY3

Early Childhood Education and Care is an expanding industry

This course will prepare you for working with young children up to the age of 5 years where you'll learn how to interact and foster their development.

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Two young women telling children a story

This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.

Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on the Skills Ready page for further information.

* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.

CampusesJoondalup (Kendrew Crescent). Leederville. Midland.

When Semester 1, 2024. Continuous enrolment. Semester 2, 2024.

Study Mode Employer-based. On campus. Online. Traineeship.

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 care and education of young children up to the age of 5 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 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.

North Metropolitan TAFE is offering early childhood training to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, visit First Nations Traineeship Program(opens in a new tab) for more information.

  • First aid in an education and care setting
  • Provide care for babies, toddlers and children
  • Support the holistic development, play and learning of children in early childhood
  • Use an approved learning framework and information about children to inform and guide practice

I have the following attributes:

  • Enjoy working with children and able to to relate well to them
  • Enthusiastic, tactful, patient and a sense of humor
  • Calm, alert, observant and active
  • Good problem-solving skills with ability to communicate simply and clearly
  • A good fitness level to be able to lift children and child care equipment

Follow the link to find further information to help you make an informed choice about the suitability of this course.

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Continuous enrolment, 2024

Details

Duration 2 Years
When Continuous enrolment, 2024
Where Leederville
How Employer-based

Course fees

Indicative General fee $40.00
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $40.00 )

Free training

The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page.  Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.

Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.

T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

National ID Unit title
CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
CHCECE031 Support children's health, safety and wellbeing
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCECE056 Work effectively in children's education and care
CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children
CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
National ID Unit title
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CUAPPR311 Produce creative work

Details

Duration 2 Years
When Continuous enrolment, 2024
Where Leederville
How Traineeship

Course fees

Indicative General fee $135.00
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $135.00 )

Free training

The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page.  Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.

Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.

T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

National ID Unit title
CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
CHCECE031 Support children's health, safety and wellbeing
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCECE056 Work effectively in children's education and care
CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children
CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
National ID Unit title
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CUAPPR311 Produce creative work

Semester 1, 2024

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $345.00
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $345.00 )

Free training

The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page.  Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.

Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.

T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

National ID Unit title
CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
CHCECE031 Support children's health, safety and wellbeing
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCECE056 Work effectively in children's education and care
CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children
CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
National ID Unit title
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CUAPPR311 Produce creative work

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Midland
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $345.00
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $345.00 )

Free training

The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page.  Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.

Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.

T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

National ID Unit title
CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
CHCECE031 Support children's health, safety and wellbeing
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCECE056 Work effectively in children's education and care
CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children
CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
National ID Unit title
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CUAPPR311 Produce creative work

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Leederville
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $345.00
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $345.00 )

Free training

The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page.  Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.

Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.

T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

National ID Unit title
CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
CHCECE031 Support children's health, safety and wellbeing
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCECE056 Work effectively in children's education and care
CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children
CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
National ID Unit title
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CUAPPR311 Produce creative work

Details

Duration 3 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Leederville
How Online

Course fees

Indicative General fee $80.00
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $80.00 )

Free training

The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page.  Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.

Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.

T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

National ID Unit title
CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
CHCECE031 Support children's health, safety and wellbeing
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCECE056 Work effectively in children's education and care
CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children
CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
National ID Unit title
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CUAPPR311 Produce creative work

Semester 2, 2024

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $345.00
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $345.00 )

Free training

The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page.  Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.

Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.

T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

National ID Unit title
CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
CHCECE031 Support children's health, safety and wellbeing
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCECE056 Work effectively in children's education and care
CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children
CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
National ID Unit title
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CUAPPR311 Produce creative work

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Leederville
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $345.00
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $345.00 )

Free training

The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page.  Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.

Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.

T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

National ID Unit title
CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
CHCECE031 Support children's health, safety and wellbeing
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCECE056 Work effectively in children's education and care
CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children
CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
National ID Unit title
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CUAPPR311 Produce creative work

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Midland
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $345.00
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $345.00 )

Free training

The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page.  Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.

Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.

T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

National ID Unit title
CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
CHCECE031 Support children's health, safety and wellbeing
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCECE056 Work effectively in children's education and care
CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children
CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
National ID Unit title
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CUAPPR311 Produce creative work

Details

Duration 3 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Leederville
How Online

Course fees

Indicative General fee $80.00
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $80.00 )

Free training

The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page.  Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.

Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.

T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

National ID Unit title
CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
CHCECE031 Support children's health, safety and wellbeing
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCECE056 Work effectively in children's education and care
CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures
CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children
CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
National ID Unit title
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CUAPPR311 Produce creative work

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