CHC30113

CERTIFICATE III IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE.

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QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW

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.

Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification specified within the CHC Community Services Training Package.  However, students are expected to.

  • Apply for a police check before commencing their Work placement.
  • Hold a current Working with Children check.
  • Be aged 18 and over.
  • Participate Pre-training review process and complete LLN Test
  • Have suitable Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills that meets required standards for Certificate III Level Qualification

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QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE

CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education comprise of total 18 units consisting of:

  • 15 core units
  • 3 elective units

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

For more details please refer https://training.gov.au/training/details/chc30113

Core Units

Unit Code Unit Title Nominal Hours*
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid Education and care setting 20
CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children 63
CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks 35
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 55
CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice 70
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk 40
CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice 40
CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence 70
CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning 40
CHCVDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 25
HLTWHS001 Participate in work health and safety 20
CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children 70
CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood 70
CHCECE003 Provide Care for children 70
CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers 60

* Government Funded hours and Nominal hours are same.

Elective Units

Unit Code Unit Title Nominal Hours *
BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development 30
CHCECE014 Comply with family day care administration requirements 30
CHCECE012 Support children to connect with their world 40

* Government Funded hours and Nominal hours are same.

WORK PLACEMENT

Students are required to undertake 120 hours practical work placement in a early childhood education and care regulated environment. We provide assistance for finding a suitable work placement, however, ultimately responsibility for finding a work placement rests with the student.

Workplace activities are supervised by the work place supervisor. Trainer / Assessor visit workplace to assess the competency of student.

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

These competencies have been drawn from the nationally endorsed industry training package the Community Services Training Package (CHC). Upon successful completion of the training and assessment, the qualification CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care will be issued within 30 days of completion of the Qualification. A Statement of Attainment will be issued who are not able to complete the qualification but have completed few units. Statement of Attainment is not considered a complete Qualification.

DURATION

The qualification will be delivered over a period 52 weeks. Students are expected to attend a weekly face to face class for 5/1-2 hours and an average time of 16 hours in a week to successfully complete this qualification on activities including face to face, home study, assessments and practical placement.

DELIVERY MODE

Face to Face

LOCATIONS

Head office:

191 Racecourse Road, Flemington VIC 3031

Delivery Locations.

Corio, Shepparton and Flemington.

For more information please contact head office

ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

Different methods of Assessments are used to assess the competency level of student including

  • Written Assessment
  • Scenario / case Studies
  • Observation (Workplace and Simulated)
  • Role Plays / Discussions
  • Presentation / Demonstration

EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES

Following employment outcomes are expected after successful completion of this qualification:

  • Early Childhood Teacher
  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Playgroup Supervisor
  • Childhood Educator
  • Childhood Educator Assistant
  • Nanny

FURTHER STUDY

After successful completion of this qualification student may opt to undertake the following qualification as further study:

  • CHC50113 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
  • CHC60312 – Advance Diploma Community Sector Management.

You may be eligible for credit transfer if you chose to farther your study.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

Student may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if they possess any formal or informal experience related to Child Care Industry. You will be assessed against the competency by an assessor.

CREDIT TRANSFER

You may eligible for Credit Transfer if you have undertaken formal study previously. To be eligible for credit transfer you need to submit provide original certificates for verification.

STUDENT INFORMATION

Details information about the courses, fees, refunds, complaint, appeal etc is available in Student Handbook.

FEE INFORMATION

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FUNDING AVAILABILITY

Victorian state funding is available. For eligibility please see the link or call us:

http://www.skills.vic.gov.au/victorianskillsgateway/Students/Pages/vtg-eligibility-indicator.aspx?Redirect=1

REFUND POLICY

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COMPLAINT AND APPEALS

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UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER (USI)

Each student enrolling in this course will need a Unique Student Identifier (USI) number. Certification will not be issued until you have a valid USI number.

In few instances students, may be exempt from USI but before availing any exemption please consider as your transcript will not be available on USI System.

For more information about USI please refer: https://www.usi.gov.au/about