This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They support the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing, learning and development. Depending on the setting, educators may work under direct supervision or autonomously.
Once you have successfully completed CHC30121 Certificate III In Early Childhood Education And Care you could be expected to work in roles such as:
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education in CHC50121 - Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
There are no prerequisites for this qualification or any of the units of competency contained within it.
52 weeks comprising of 34 scheduled tuition weeks, 6 weeks of work placement and 12 weeks of holidays.
20 hours per week of classroom based learning, 160 hours of Work Placement hours and each theory week of the course has approximately 10 hours of self-study time.
This course is delivered in our purpose-built classrooms and laboratories at Level 5, 20-22 Macquarie Street Parramatta NSW 2150. Our facilities include classrooms with data projectors and whiteboards, a simulated laboratory with cots, high chairs, childrens play area, changing table, and dolls, private study space and Wi-fi capability. All practical placement is conducted in approved placement facilities.
Students will complete 160 hours of work placement. Placements will be in an accredited childcare facility. ACOS has agreements with workplaces to provide suitable placements for students. If you would like to select your own childcare facility, you will need to discuss this with Student Support. ACOS maintains its own student insurance scheme.
Recognition of Prior Learning [RPL] is a process where skills and knowledge that you have gained through work and life experience and other unrecognised training can be formally recognised.
*Please refer to your Student Handbook for more information on RPL.
Australian College of Studies can grant you credit towards your course for units of competency that you have already completed with another RTO or authorised issuing organisation. There is no charge to apply for Credit. To apply, fill in the Credit Application Form and submit it as part of your enrolment. *Please refer to your Student Handbook for more information on Course Credit.
If you would like to enrol into the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, please contact our office on 1300 415 233 or via email info@acos.edu.au.
International students only: If you are transferring from another provider, please ensure you have a letter of release so that Australian College of Studies can issue you with a new Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) letter.
ACOS requires that all students:
Further Information – International Students
This course is available to international students who are able to provide evidence that they:
All students will complete a language literacy and numeracy assessment to determine their learning support needs. All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help you achieve competency. Where additional support needs have been identified an Individual Support Plan will be developed which may include:
Australian College of Studies will provide additional support for any students experiencing:
Provision of additional support services will be provided where necessary to enable students to participate in the same way as any other person regardless of whether support services have been required.
CHC30121 in Early Childhood Education and Care requires the completion of the following 17 (including 15 core and 2 electives).
| Code | Title | Core / Elective |
|---|---|---|
| CHCECE030 | Support inclusion and diversity | Core |
| CHCECE031 | Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing | Core |
| CHCECE032 | Nurture babies and toddlers | Core |
| CHCECE033 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | Core |
| CHCECE034 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | Core |
| CHCECE035 | Support the holistic learning and development of children | Core |
| CHCECE036 | Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning | Core |
| CHCECE037 | Support children to connect with the natural environment | Core |
| CHCECE038 | Observe children to inform practice | Core |
| CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures | Core |
| CHCECE055 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care | Core |
| CHCECE056 | Work effectively in children’s education and care | Core |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | Core |
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting | Core |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in work health and safety | Core |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Elective |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Elective |
Alternative elective units can be chosen depending on student/client requirements. There are more electives that can be chosen – full details are available in the packaging rules and relevant training packages available on training.gov.au
The first week will include an orientation session that will cover the following:
The course will be delivered in the classroom for theory based learning giving students the opportunity to share ideas, discuss and explore core concepts and the practice skills before applying them in their work placement.
Training will be delivered 3 days per week:
Students will have access to College facilities when they are not attending placement to conduct self-study or research and or complete assessment tasks.
During training sessions students will also have access to the clinical simulation room to learn and practice skills such as performing activities of daily living tasks for their clients, using equipment such as cots, high chairs, childrens play area, changing table, and dolls.
Work Placement
Students will complete 160 hours of work placement consecutively.
Work placement is designed to:
Assessments will be conducted individually. You will be provided with a Student Assessment Booklet for each unit of competency which includes:
There are a variety of assessment methods used for this qualification including: