Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
National ID: CHC30113 | State ID: J587
This qualification is part of the Lower fees, local skills program where you'll pay only half of the standard course fees.
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
This course is part of the Lower fees, local skills initiative where you'll only pay half the course fees until December 2021 capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more
Only course fees are half price. You may be required to pay other fees that apply to your course.
Some of the courses on the list can be done completely online. However some of the courses require a practical component which can't be done online, or some may be a mix of online and face-to-face learning. We’ll let you know what's required for your course. For a full list of online courses, please use the filters under the Refine course results menu.
Entrance Requirements
Important information
Job opportunities
Further study
How to apply
Fees
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.
Further study
North Metropolitan TAFE offers you a range of further study opportunities, see below for a list of related courses.
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 such as on campus (part-time), skill sets, online, employer-based study and apprenticeships or traineeships visit our Apply and Enrol page.
International students
International students should contact www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au
Fees
This qualification is part of the Lower fees, local skills program where you'll pay only half of the standard course fees until 31 December 2021. The “annual fees cap” means that full-fee paying students will only pay a maximum of $1,200 (plus resource fee) and concession-fee paying students or those aged 15-24 years will only pay up to $400 (plus resource fee). Please see below an approximate estimate of what you will pay on enrolment.
Annual Full fee
|
Annual Concession fee
|
Tuition fee
|
Resource fee
|
Total
|
Tuition fee
|
Resource fee
|
Total
|
| 1200.00 |
280.00 |
1480.00 |
374.40 |
280.00 |
654.40 |
These fees are annual estimates only and are for students enrolling on a full-time basis.
- Fees might differ between courses delivered at different campuses due to the elective units included in the course study plan or adapting courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for each individual student depending on the units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning.
- Fees are payable at enrolment each semester for the units enrolled for that period. Some year-long courses might have a bigger fee load in the first semester.
- Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
- For secondary school aged persons (in 2020, students born on or after 1 July 2002 who are at least 15 years old) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course fee chargeable in 2020 is $420 plus the resource fees and discretionary fees.
- Prices quoted include resource fees, but do not include material fees such as the cost of books, uniforms and students personal equipment.
- The course fee cap applicable to Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas only applies during the current calendar year, so fees might differ for students enrolling in semester 2.
- VET Student Loans Eligible Courses and Caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government
- Concessions and Secondary School Age cap do not apply to commercial courses, or Foundation Programs (ESL, General Education, etc.)
- Course information and fees are subject to change without notice
Delivery location, important dates and study options
During your course of study, NMTAFE may use a variety of learning practices to ensure you get the best outcome for your learning journey.
This may include online learning, face-to-face classroom, laboratory/workshop delivery, work placement or a combination of these, depending on which is most appropriate.
Continuous enrolment, 2020
Leederville - Employer based
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 year/s |
| When |
Continuous enrolment |
| Where |
Leederville |
| How |
Employer-based
|
Fees and charges
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
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.
Continuous enrolment, 2021
Leederville - Employer based
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 year/s |
| When |
Continuous enrolment |
| Where |
Leederville |
| How |
Employer-based
|
Fees and charges
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
|
Fees and charges
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, 2021
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) - On Campus
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 1, 2021 |
| Where |
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) |
| How |
On campus
|
Fees and charges
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, 2021 |
| Where |
Leederville |
| How |
On campus
|
Fees and charges
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 - Term 1 Intake
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
18 month/s |
| When |
Semester 1, 2021 |
| Where |
Leederville |
| How |
Online
|
Fees and charges
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, 2021 |
| Where |
Midland |
| How |
On campus
|
Fees and charges
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, 2020
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) - On Campus
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 2, 2020 |
| Where |
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) |
| How |
On campus
|
Fees and charges
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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