Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Perth and Mandurah)
How Much Will It Cost?
Course Rundown
This course is currently for Western Australia residents only.
If you’re the type of person who loves working with young children in an educational setting, and are looking to start a rewarding career in the early childhood education sector, then this CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification from Gateway Training Academy could make it happen for you.
This certificate focuses on the responsibilities of professionals engaged in early childhood education and care within regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. To enable you to become an effective early childhood educator, the course will cover essential fields such as how to support children’s health, safety, and wellbeing; how to support the holistic learning and development of children; how to provide experiences to support children’s play and learning; and how to meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care, amongst others. By the end of the course, you will have all the skills as well as confidence to commence work at any early childhood care service in Australia.
Students must be available to attend full-time daytime classes Tuesday to Friday, 8:45am to 4:15pm. The program runs for approximately 24 weeks, including 19 weeks of classroom training and 160 hours of work placement.
Government Funding available to eligible Western Australian residents. Enquire to check your eligibility.
Please Note: This course is NOT available to people on a 500 or 600 visa.
Eligibility
While there are no formal educational requirements for this course, it is preferred that students:
- Be at least 16 years of age (students under 18 years of age will need a parent or guardian to approve their enrolment);
- Have completed year 10 or equivalent;
- Have completed a police background check.
Please note that this course is only available to students in Western Australia, and is NOT available to people on 500 or 600 visas.
FAQS
Gateway Training Academy stands out for its dedication to student success, having guided thousands of graduates towards prosperous careers. The academy recognises the importance of comprehensive support throughout the educational journey. This includes offering state-of-the-art facilities, flexible course delivery options, and tailored assistance for students facing challenges such as disabilities or language, literacy, and numeracy difficulties. Each student benefits from individualised support provided by dedicated trainers, along with career guidance to maximise their
potential.
Enrolling in a course at Gateway Training Academy means stepping into an environment where the highest standards of education and student support converge, aimed at empowering individuals to achieve their vocational aspirations.
