Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

National ID: CHC30121 | State ID: BGY3

Begin a rewarding career in early childhood education and care.

Early Childhood Education and Care is an expanding industry for those with a genuine interest and passion in the care and education of young children up to the age of 5 years. The childcare industry is demanding higher qualifications and training from educators in this field to ensure consistently high standards of education and care for children placed in these services. This can be achieved by completing the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

You'll learn how to interact and foster the development of the children while working within legal requirements and ensuring the children's health and safety are not at risk. You will work closely with children from different backgrounds and cultures and provide care and support for them in various child care situations.

Gain these skills

Learn to interact and foster the development of young children
Work within legal requirements
Ensure children's health and safety is prioritised
Work with children of different backgrounds and cultures
Provide support to children in different child care environments
Undertake work placement to apply the practical skills and knowledge you have learned
First aid in an educational and care setting
Provide care for babies, toddlers and children
Use an approved learning framework and information about children to inform and guide practice

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Child Care Aide | Family Day Care Worker | Family Day Carer | Nanny

Other job titles may include:

Early childhood educator
Playgroup supervisor
Recreation assistant
Childhood Educator
Childhood educator assistant

Further Study Option(s)

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Apply now using the TAFE online portal

Course overview