CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Overview

• A 12-month course
• 160 hours of practical placement at TLC Early Learning Centre or other providers
• 15 to 20 hours per week of self-directed study
• In-person and online training sessions

Practical Sessions

At TLC Early Learning centres, practical sessions serve for both training and assessment, offering hands-on experience with cutting-edge equipment and resources. Gain first-hand practice in providing daily Early Learning education.

Work Placement

Work placement is a vital and compulsory component of our course, offering you the chance to apply classroom learning in real-life settings. With a minimum of 160 hours, you’ll develop practical skills in providing Early Learning education. 

TLC Learning ensures placement in our Early Learning centres for all students, with liability and WHS insurance coverage provided.

Requirements

Before commencing your work placement, you must provide:

• A satisfactory National Police Check (NPC) and where you have resided in another country from the age of 16, as a permanent resident or citizen, you will be required to provide a Statutory Declaration
• A current Working with Children check
• Evidence of immunisation as per government guidelines

Successful completion of the below seventeen (17) units of competency is required to be awarded CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Course Units

1. CHCECE030 – Support inclusion and diversity
2. CHCECE031 – Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
3. CHCECE032 – Nurture babies and toddlers
4. CHCECE033 – Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
5. CHCECE034 – Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
6. CHCECE035 – Support the holistic learning and development of children
7. CHCECE036 – Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
8. CHCECE037 – Support children to connect with the natural environment
9. CHCECE038 – Observe children to inform practice
10. CHCECE054 – Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
11. CHCECE055 – Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
12. CHCECE056 – Work effectively in children’s education and care
13. CHCPRT001 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
14. HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an education and care setting (outsourced)
15. HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective Units

1. CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
2. HLTFSE001 – Follow basic food safety practices

To demonstrate competency, you’ll complete various assessment tasks for each enrolled unit, integrating knowledge with practical application. Satisfactory results in each task are essential for unit competency. 

Assessments include observations, case studies, projects, and more, covering theory and practice. 

Students in the specialised studies group are expected to become leaders in their chosen specialisation, so they must meet additional requirements to join the program.

To meet the entry requirements, students must:

• Be an Australian Citizen
• Be over the age of 18
• Be able to pass a National Police Check
• Be able to gain a Working with Children’s check
• Be physically fit and healthy
• Have evidence of at least 3 Covid-19 vaccinations
• Be committed to attending classroom courses each week as timetabled
• Be available for work placement

Overview

• No academic prerequisites required 
• Students must be at least 18 years old when the course starts
• Completion of our pre-course testing for language, literacy, and numeracy is mandatory
• Students must provide their Unique Student Identifier (USI) number
• Basic IT literacy is mandatory, including access to a personal computer
• Students must have the physical capacity for hands-on program task

Pre-course Testing

You are expected to possess foundation skills at the Australian Core Skills Framework level 3, as assessed during our pre-course testing. The Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) is a tool that assists both specialist and non-specialist English language, literacy and numeracy practitioners in describing an individual’s performance in the five core skills of learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy. You can find out more about the framework online here. 

Completion of the Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) assessment is mandatory to determine your current level and eligibility for enrolment. If you fall below the required ACSF level, you may receive additional LLN support through the TLC Learning program or a third-party provider to enhance your literacy and numeracy skills to meet the necessary level.

Unique Student Identifier Number

Upon registration for the course, you must provide evidence of enrolment and appropriate identification. You are also required to obtain a Unique Student Identification (USI) number, which can be used for all studies in Australia. Applying for a USI is mandatory and can be done online here. 

TLC Learning may offer assistance with obtaining your USI.

IT Literacy

This qualification requires a foundational comprehension of computer usage and internet navigation. You will receive support to enhance your skills as needed. Access to a dependable internet connection and personal computer off-site is essential, and you are expected to bring your own device to class.

Physical Requirements

You must meet workplace standards for physical fitness to successfully complete course objectives.

Skills and abilities needed include:

• Mobility for bending, stooping, moving rapidly, and navigating small spaces
• Hearing to discern sounds, alarms, and emergency signals
• Vision for assessing clients and equipment
• Communication skills for interacting verbally and in writing

Concerns about meeting these requirements or medication-related issues should be discussed during the pre-course review.

Failure to address concerns may result in withdrawal from the course.

Some competency assessments must occur in real workplace settings, while others may be simulated. Simulated assessments must replicate real-life conditions and interactions.

The fee for this course is $1,800 for the full 12 month duration.

An initial payment of $300 is required upfront and then $375 per term, for each of the four 12-week terms. 

This fee covers the cost of:

• All learning material and access to our TLC Education Dashboard
• Enrolment process
• All assessment material
• Work placement costs
• Industry specialisation experience expenses
• TLC Learning polo shirt