Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care - CHC30121

Experience Requirements

At least 4 years of relevant industry experience in a wide range of Early Childhood Education and Care work where the majority of the experience was obtained In a Childcare Centre within 10 years of the date on which the application is made.

Eligibility

100 Pts ID JP Certified, Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, Resume, Referee Testimonial, Consent Form, Children's Services Workbook, First Aid Certificate, Working With Children Check, Work samples, Photos,

Regulatory Licensing Requirements

Childcare workers must have completed 280 of work in a regulated children's education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.

No occupational licensing, certification, or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

 

Upon completion of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, graduates can pursue various career pathways, including:

• Early childhood educator
• Childcare worker
• Assistant educator in preschools or daycare centers
• Family day care educator
• Nanny or babysitter
• Playgroup supervisor

Pathways

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
• Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care
• Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
• Bachelor of Education (Primary)
• Further specialized training in early childhood education programs

 

How to Apply for a License

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) means an assessment process that assesses the competency/s of an individual that may have been acquired through formal, non-formal and informal learning to determine the extent to which that individual meets the requirements specified in the training package or VET accredited courses.

You can use a variety of evidence to apply for RPL. Our partnered RTO will assess the evidence to decide if further training or assessment is required.
This includes, but is not limited to:

• Records of completed training
• Assessment items
• Assessment records
• Declarations from a student’s employer, and/or
• A copy of student records provided by ASQA.

Read more about RPL from asqa.gov.au or call us at 1300 092 997 to discuss RPL options for your qualification.