CHC30113 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
If you thrive in giving the next generation the best possible start, then get in really early with this entry-level qualification in early childhood education and care. This course is your start in a thoroughly rewarding career where children will amaze, delight and exhaust you all in the same day!
On-campus, RPL/RCC/Credit, Online
There are multiple durations. Please refer to Course Structure below.
Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton, Online
$4,428 (2021), $4,338 (2020)
$774 (2021), $756 (2020)
$306 (2021), $288 (2020)
18 units
Pathways: On completion of CHC30113 Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care, opportunities to access higher level degree qualifications exist within CQUniversity. Credits from this Certificate are recognised and embedded in the CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Occupations include but are not limited to: Early Childhood Educator, Family Day Care Educator, School Aged Care Educator, Nanny.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
On Campus
Duration:This qualification is delivered over a 45 week period, however as it is competency and cluster based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
Cluster 1 - Safety and Wellbeing
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| CHCECE016 | Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
Cluster 2 - Children’s Health and Safety
| CHCECE004 | Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
| CHCECE002 | Ensure the health and safety of children |
Cluster 3 - Workplace Effectiveness
| CHCECE009 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
Cluster 4 - Play and Development
| CHCECE010 | Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
| CHCECE011 | Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
| CHCECE013 | Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCECE007 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE006 | Support behaviour of children and young people |
Cluster 5 - Physical and emotional Wellbeing
| CHCECE003 | Provide care for children |
| CHCECE005 | Provide care for babies and toddlers |
Online Only - Cluster 6 – Culture and Community
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE001 | Develop cultural competence |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
Online
Duration:This qualification is delivered over a 64 week period, however as it is competency and cluster based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
Cluster 1 - Safety and Wellbeing
| CHCECE016 | Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Cluster 2 - Children’s Health and Safety
| CHCECE002 | Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCECE004 | Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
Cluster 3 - Workplace Effectiveness
| CHCECE009 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
Cluster 4 - Play and Development
| CHCECE010 | Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
| CHCECE007 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE006 | Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCECE013 | Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCECE011 | Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
Cluster 5 - Physical and Emotional Wellbeing
| CHCECE003 | Provide care for children |
| CHCECE005 | Provide care for babies and toddlers |
Cluster 6 - Culture and Community
| CHCECE001 | Develop cultural competence |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
Start TAFE Now (STN) - On Campus
Duration:This qualification is delivered over a 45 week period, however as it is competency and cluster based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
Cluster 1 - Safety and Wellbeing
| CHCECE016 | Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Cluster 2 - Children’s Health and Safety
| CHCECE002 | Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCECE004 | Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
Cluster 3 - Workplace Effectiveness
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCECE009 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
Cluster 4 - Play and Development
| CHCECE007 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE010 | Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
| CHCECE011 | Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
| CHCECE013 | Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCECE006 | Support behaviour of children and young people |
Cluster 5 - Physical and emotional Wellbeing
| CHCECE005 | Provide care for babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE003 | Provide care for children |
Online Only - Cluster 6 – Culture and Community
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCECE001 | Develop cultural competence |
Start TAFE Now (STN) - Online
Duration:This qualification is delivered over a 64 week period, however as it is competency and cluster based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
Cluster 1 - Safety and Wellbeing
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| CHCECE016 | Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
Cluster 2 - Children’s Health and Safety
| CHCECE002 | Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCECE004 | Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
Cluster 3 - Workplace Effectiveness
| CHCECE009 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
Cluster 4 - Play and Development
| CHCECE006 | Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCECE010 | Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
| CHCECE011 | Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
| CHCECE013 | Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCECE007 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
Cluster 5 - Physical and Emotional Wellbeing
| CHCECE003 | Provide care for children |
| CHCECE005 | Provide care for babies and toddlers |
Cluster 6 - Culture and Community
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE001 | Develop cultural competence |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
Trainees (User Choice)
Duration:This qualification is delivered over a 64 week period, however as it is competency and cluster based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
Cluster 1 - Safety and Wellbeing
| CHCECE016 | Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Cluster 2 - Children’s Health and Safety
| CHCECE002 | Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCECE004 | Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
Cluster 3 - Workplace Effectiveness
| CHCECE009 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
Cluster 4 - Play and Development
| CHCECE007 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE013 | Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCECE011 | Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
| CHCECE010 | Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
| CHCECE006 | Support behaviour of children and young people |
Cluster 5 - Physical and Emotional Wellbeing
| CHCECE005 | Provide care for babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE003 | Provide care for children |
Cluster 6 - Community and Culture
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE001 | Develop cultural competence |
The MaraWay QLD
Duration:This qualification is delivered over a 45 week period, however as it is competency and cluster based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
Cluster 1 - Safety and Wellbeing
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| CHCECE016 | Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
Cluster 2 - Children’s Health and Safety
| CHCECE002 | Ensure the health and safety of children |
| CHCECE004 | Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
Cluster 3 - Workplace Effectiveness
| CHCECE009 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
Cluster 4 - Play and Development
| CHCECE010 | Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
| CHCECE011 | Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
| CHCECE013 | Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCECE007 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE006 | Support behaviour of children and young people |
Cluster 5 - Physical and emotional Wellbeing
| CHCECE003 | Provide care for children |
| CHCECE005 | Provide care for babies and toddlers |
Online Only - Cluster 6 – Culture and Community
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCECE001 | Develop cultural competence |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
The MaraWay QLD - Online
Duration:This qualification is delivered over a 64 week period, however as it is competency and cluster based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
Cluster 1 - Safety and Wellbeing
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| CHCECE016 | Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
Cluster 2 - Children’s Health and Safety
| CHCECE004 | Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
| CHCECE002 | Ensure the health and safety of children |
Cluster 3 - Workplace Effectiveness
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCECE009 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
Cluster 4 - Play and Development
| CHCECE011 | Provide experiences to support children's play and learning |
| CHCECE013 | Use information about children to inform practice |
| CHCECE006 | Support behaviour of children and young people |
| CHCECE007 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE010 | Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
Cluster 5 - Physical and Emotional Wellbeing
| CHCECE005 | Provide care for babies and toddlers |
| CHCECE003 | Provide care for children |
Cluster 6 - Culture and Community
| CHCECE001 | Develop cultural competence |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
Online
| 2020 January | Online Available |
| 2020 February | Online Available |
| 2020 March | Online Available |
| 2020 April | Online Available |
| 2020 May | Online Available |
| 2020 June | Online Available |
| 2020 July | Online Available |
| 2020 August | Online Available |
| 2020 September | Online Available |
| 2020 October | Online Available |
| 2020 November | Online Available |
| 2020 December | Online Available |
| 2021 January | Online Available |
| 2021 February | Online Available |
| 2021 March | Online Available |
| 2021 April | Online Available |
| 2021 May | Online Available |
| 2021 June | Online Available |
| 2021 July | Online Available |
| 2021 August | Online Available |
| 2021 September | Online Available |
| 2021 October | Online Available |
| 2021 November | Online Available |
| 2021 December | Online Available |
On Campus
| 2020 February | Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
| 2020 April | Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
| 2020 July | Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
| 2020 October | Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
| 2021 February | Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
| 2021 March | Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
| 2021 April | Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
| 2021 June | Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
| 2021 October | Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
Start TAFE Now (STN) - On Campus
| 2020 February | Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
| 2020 April | Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
| 2020 July | Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
| 2020 October | Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
| 2021 February | Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
| 2021 March | Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
| 2021 April | Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
| 2021 June | Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
| 2021 October | Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton |
Required: Completion of bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
Ability to complete vocational placement component for the duration of the qualification with a minimum of 120 hours.
Ability to obtain a Suitability Card (Blue Card).
Recommended: Access to a Computer, Internet and intermediate computer skills.
Pathways: On completion of CHC30113 Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care, opportunities to access higher level degree qualifications exist within CQUniversity. Credits from this Certificate are recognised and embedded in the CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Occupations include but are not limited to: Early Childhood Educator, Family Day Care Educator, School Aged Care Educator, Nanny.
| Fee for service | $4,338 (2020) |
| Subsidised full fee | $756 (2020) |
| Subsidised concession fee | $288 (2020) |
| Fee for service per unit | $241 (2020) |
| Subsidised full fee per unit | $42 (2020) |
| Subsidised concession fee per unit | $16 (2020) |
| Fee for service | $4,428 (2021) |
| Subsidised full fee | $774 (2021) |
| Subsidised concession fee | $306 (2021) |
| Fee for service per unit | $246 (2021) |
| Subsidised full fee per unit | $43 (2021) |
| Subsidised concession fee per unit | $17 (2021) |
| TAFE Priority Training Program fee per unit | $13 (2021) |
| Overseas Online | N/A |
| Domestic Online | N/A |
| JobTrainer | N/A |
| JobTrainer fee per unit | N/A |
Please refer to the VET student fees price lists, eligibility criteria applies for subsidised funding. If you are unsure please call us on 13 27 86.
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