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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

CHC30121
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Location
Online
Study Mode
Online
Outcomes
Child Care Worker, Early Childhood Educator, Early Childhood Teacher, Family Day Care Educator, Occasional Care Educator
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QualificationCertificate III
Awarded ByOpen Colleges (RTO: 90796)
Duration
Max 24 months
Start Date
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Payment Option
Fee For Service, Payment plan, Upfront payment
This course meets the Nationally Recognised Training standards. It is listed on the Australian government's National Register for Vocational Education and Training (VET). Studying this course leads to a qualification that's recognised throughout Australia, and lets employers know that you have the right skills for the job.

How Much Will It Cost?

Payment plan

Flexible payment plans are available for this course, making it easier to invest in your future. Enquire now to find out more!

Course Rundown

Studying this online CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course from Open Colleges will equip you with the skills necessary to excel in the early childhood education sector. Additionally, Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative makes finding required work placement easy.

This program will give you a foundation of education and skills for working with children, including early childhood education. You will also be taught the legal and ethical framework for working in children’s services to aid you in identifying and responding to risk factors. Upon completion of this online course you will gain all the required knowledge to interact appropriately with children while fulfilling their emotional, physical and self-care needs.

200 hours of work placement is required to complete this course – made easy with Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your work placement for you while you focus on study, ensuring students gain real-world experience in their dream career – close to home.

There may be instances where you need to undergo a criminal records check or a Working with Children check. You will also need to have completed and hold a current Basic First Aid certificate, issued by an accredited provider.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service course, it is not government funded.

Eligibility

Entry requirements can differ depending on the course. Generally, you need to be at least 18 years old to enrol. If you are under 18, you will require permission from a parent or guardian. Students should also possess basic language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills to read course materials comfortably, understand technical terms, and communicate effectively via email.

To learn more about the specific entry requirements for this course or if you need advice on whether this course is suitable for you please enquire now.

Please note: This course is not available to student visa holders.

FAQS

The common misconception is that studying online means that you’re studying alone, but at Open Colleges, they take great pride in the superior support provided to their students. They make it easy for you to get support when you need it with their student support team available available from Monday to Saturday via email, phone, and Live Chat.. They’re here, in tandem with trainers and assessors, to make sure you’re supported the whole way through your course, from the time you enrol right through to your graduation.