Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
National ID: CHC30113 | State ID: J587
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 supervised 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 and further information can be found on our Koolark Page.
Gain these skills
- 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
Is this course right for me?
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
Entrance Requirements
Important information
Job opportunities
How to apply
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver |
Non-School Leaver |
AQF |
| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 |
C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent |
Certificate I or Certificate II |
Job opportunities
Other job titles may include:
- Early childhood educator
- Outside school hours care assistant
- Playgroup supervisor
- Recreation assistant
- Childhood Educator
- Childhood educator assistant
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
How to apply
On campus (full-time)
To apply to study on campus (full-time) through TAFE Admissions please go to tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au
Other study types
For all other study types eg part-time or online visit our Apply and Enrol page.
Apprenticeships and traineeships
To commence an apprenticeship or traineeship, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study, head to our Apprenticeships and traineeships page for more details.
Delivery location, important dates and study options
Continuous enrolment, 2019
Leederville - Employer based
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 year/s |
| When |
Continuous enrolment |
| Where |
Leederville |
| How |
Employer-based
|
Fees and charges
View our Indicative Fees list
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE001 |
Develop cultural competence |
| CHCECE002 |
Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCECE003 |
Provide care for children |
| CHCECE004 |
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
| CHCECE005 |
Provide care for babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE007 |
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE009 |
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCECE010 |
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
| CHCECE011 |
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
| CHCECE013 |
Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCECE006 |
Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCECE012 |
Support children to connect with their world |
| CHCECE026 |
Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Leederville - Traineeship
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 year/s |
| When |
Continuous enrolment |
| Where |
Leederville |
| How |
Employer-based
Traineeship
|
Fees and charges
View our Indicative Fees list
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE001 |
Develop cultural competence |
| CHCECE002 |
Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCECE003 |
Provide care for children |
| CHCECE004 |
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
| CHCECE005 |
Provide care for babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE007 |
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE009 |
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCECE010 |
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
| CHCECE011 |
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
| CHCECE013 |
Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCECE006 |
Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCECE012 |
Support children to connect with their world |
| CHCECE026 |
Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 1, 2020
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) - On Campus
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where |
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) |
| How |
On campus
|
Fees and charges
View our Indicative Fees list
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE001 |
Develop cultural competence |
| CHCECE002 |
Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCECE003 |
Provide care for children |
| CHCECE004 |
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
| CHCECE005 |
Provide care for babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE007 |
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE009 |
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCECE010 |
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
| CHCECE011 |
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
| CHCECE013 |
Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCECE006 |
Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCECE012 |
Support children to connect with their world |
| CHCECE026 |
Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Leederville - On Campus
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where |
Leederville |
| How |
On campus
|
Fees and charges
View our Indicative Fees list
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE001 |
Develop cultural competence |
| CHCECE002 |
Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCECE003 |
Provide care for children |
| CHCECE004 |
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
| CHCECE005 |
Provide care for babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE007 |
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE009 |
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCECE010 |
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
| CHCECE011 |
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
| CHCECE013 |
Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCECE006 |
Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCECE012 |
Support children to connect with their world |
| CHCECE026 |
Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Leederville - Online - Semester 1
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
12 months |
| When |
Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where |
Leederville |
| How |
Online
|
Fees and charges
View our Indicative Fees list
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE001 |
Develop cultural competence |
| CHCECE002 |
Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCECE003 |
Provide care for children |
| CHCECE004 |
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
| CHCECE005 |
Provide care for babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE007 |
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE009 |
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCECE010 |
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
| CHCECE011 |
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
| CHCECE013 |
Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCECE006 |
Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCECE012 |
Support children to connect with their world |
| CHCECE026 |
Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Midland - On Campus
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where |
Midland |
| How |
On campus
|
Fees and charges
View our Indicative Fees list
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE001 |
Develop cultural competence |
| CHCECE002 |
Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCECE003 |
Provide care for children |
| CHCECE004 |
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
| CHCECE005 |
Provide care for babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE007 |
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE009 |
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCECE010 |
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
| CHCECE011 |
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
| CHCECE013 |
Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCECE006 |
Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCECE012 |
Support children to connect with their world |
| CHCECE026 |
Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 2, 2019
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) - Online - Term 4 Intake
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
18 month/s |
| When |
Semester 2, 2019 |
| Where |
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) |
| How |
Online
|
Fees and charges
View our Indicative Fees list
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE001 |
Develop cultural competence |
| CHCECE002 |
Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCECE003 |
Provide care for children |
| CHCECE004 |
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
| CHCECE005 |
Provide care for babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE007 |
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE009 |
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCECE010 |
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
| CHCECE011 |
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
| CHCECE013 |
Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCECE006 |
Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCECE012 |
Support children to connect with their world |
| CHCECE026 |
Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Leederville - On Campus - Aboriginal Program
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 year/s |
| When |
Semester 2, 2019 |
| Where |
Leederville |
| How |
On campus
|
Fees and charges
View our Indicative Fees list
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE001 |
Develop cultural competence |
| CHCECE002 |
Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCECE003 |
Provide care for children |
| CHCECE004 |
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
| CHCECE005 |
Provide care for babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE007 |
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE009 |
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCECE010 |
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
| CHCECE011 |
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
| CHCECE013 |
Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
| CHCECE012 |
Support children to connect with their world |
| CHCECE026 |
Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Leederville - Online - Term 4 Intake
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
18 month/s |
| When |
Semester 2, 2019 |
| Where |
Leederville |
| How |
Online
|
Fees and charges
View our Indicative Fees list
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE001 |
Develop cultural competence |
| CHCECE002 |
Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCECE003 |
Provide care for children |
| CHCECE004 |
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
| CHCECE005 |
Provide care for babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE007 |
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE009 |
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCECE010 |
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
| CHCECE011 |
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
| CHCECE013 |
Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCECE006 |
Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCECE012 |
Support children to connect with their world |
| CHCECE026 |
Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Midland - Online - Term 4 Intake
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
18 month/s |
| When |
Semester 2, 2019 |
| Where |
Midland |
| How |
Online
|
Fees and charges
View our Indicative Fees list
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE001 |
Develop cultural competence |
| CHCECE002 |
Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCECE003 |
Provide care for children |
| CHCECE004 |
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
| CHCECE005 |
Provide care for babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE007 |
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE009 |
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCECE010 |
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
| CHCECE011 |
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
| CHCECE013 |
Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CHCECE006 |
Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCECE012 |
Support children to connect with their world |
| CHCECE026 |
Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
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