Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Become an early childhood educator. Support children's health, safety, wellbeing, play and learning using an approved learning framework in long day care, family day care, preschool and outside school hours care.
- Course code
- CHC30125
- CRICOS code
- 119802M
- Duration
- 52 weeks full time
- Units
- 17
- Placement
- 160 hours
- Intake
- Rolling
- Study mode
- Face to face, full time
- English
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
- Course code
- CHC30125
- Duration
- 17 weeks + 160 hrs placement
- Units
- 17
- Placement
- 160 hours
- Intake
- Rolling
- Study mode
- Face to face or blended
- Ways to study
- Fee for service or Skills SA
- Entry
- LLND test (fee for service) · interview + LLN (Skills SA)
Work placement: 160 hours
This course includes supervised work placement. We help arrange placement with our industry partners for eligible students: you need to be up to date with classes and assessments, hold the required checks, and be available for the placement roster. Placement is usually full time, Monday to Friday. Terms and conditions apply.
Work placement: 160 hours
This course includes supervised work placement. We help arrange placement with our industry partners for eligible students: you need to be up to date with classes and assessments, hold the required checks, and be available for the placement roster. Placement is usually full time, Monday to Friday. Terms and conditions apply.
Apply as an international student
Choose how you will study
Apply as an international student
52 weeks full time · CRICOS 119802M. Apply from outside Australia, or from inside Australia if you already hold a visa.
Fee for service
Duration: 17 weeks + 160 hrs placement. Payment plans available.
Entry requirements
- No prerequisite qualification
- Aged 18 or over
- Complete the National Child Safety Training before starting any placement hours
- In-house LLND test: the Solis College pre-enrolment language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills test (entry requirement)
Skills SA subsidised
$675
participant fee for eligible students
This training is funded through the Government of South Australia.
Entry requirements
- No prerequisite qualification
- Aged 18 or over
- Complete the National Child Safety Training before starting any placement hours
- Interview with our team
- Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment (Skills SA Upfront Assessment of Need)
Entry requirements
- No prerequisite qualification
- Aged 18 or over
- English: IELTS 6.0 overall or equivalent
- Complete the National Child Safety Training before starting any placement hours
- In-house LLND test: the Solis College pre-enrolment language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills test (entry requirement)
Fee for service
- No prerequisite qualification
- Aged 18 or over
- Complete the National Child Safety Training before starting any placement hours
- In-house LLND test: the Solis College pre-enrolment language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills test (entry requirement)
Skills SA subsidised
- No prerequisite qualification
- Aged 18 or over
- Complete the National Child Safety Training before starting any placement hours
- Interview with our team
- Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment (Skills SA Upfront Assessment of Need)
Where it can lead
- Early childhood educator
- Childcare worker
- Family day care educator
- Outside school hours care educator
- Nanny
Job outcomes depend on individual circumstances and are not guaranteed.
Course structure
17 units in total. Units checked against training.gov.au.
Core units (15)
| CHCECE030 | Support inclusion and diversity |
| CHCECE031 | Support children's health, safety and wellbeing |
| CHCECE032 | Nurture babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE033 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE034 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCECE035 | Support the holistic learning and development of children |
| CHCECE036 | Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
| CHCECE037 | Support children to connect with the natural environment |
| CHCECE038 | Observe children to inform practice |
| CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures |
| CHCECE055 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care |
| CHCECE056 | Work effectively in children's education and care |
| CHCPRT025 | Identify and report children and young people at risk |
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective units (2)
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
Course FAQs
How long does the course take?
52 weeks full time, including holidays, assessments and placement.
How much study is expected each week?
International students follow a full-time, face-to-face timetable of at least 20 hours a week, including class time and assessments. Placement is usually full time, Monday to Friday.
What English level do I need?
IELTS 6.0 overall or equivalent, no more than 2 years old, plus our in-house LLND test.
Can I get recognition for previous study or experience?
Yes. Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning (RPL) are assessed at enrolment and can shorten your course.
Where can this course lead next?
Continue to CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
How long does the course take?
17 weeks + 160 hrs placement.
How is the course delivered?
Face to face on campus in Adelaide, or blended: on-campus classes plus supported online study. Plan for about 20 hours of study a week. Placement is usually full time, Monday to Friday.
Can I get a subsidised place?
Eligible South Australians may get a Skills SA subsidised place. Use the quick eligibility check.
Can I get recognition for previous study or experience?
Yes. Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning (RPL) are assessed at enrolment and can shorten your course.
Where can this course lead next?
Continue to CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
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We are updating our course fee list. For current fees, please contact our team.
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