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
These are the outcomes of graduates surveyed six months after completing their training for Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Total number of units = 18
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core
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CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
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CHCECE001 |
Develop cultural competence |
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CHCECE002 |
Ensure the health and safety of children |
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CHCECE003 |
Provide care for children |
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CHCECE004 |
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
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CHCECE005 |
Provide care for babies and toddlers |
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CHCECE007 |
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
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CHCECE009 |
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
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CHCECE010 |
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood |
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CHCECE011 |
Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning |
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CHCECE013 |
Use information about children to inform practice |
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CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
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CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
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HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
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HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Electives
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CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
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CHCECE006 |
Support behaviour of children and young people |
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CHCECE012 |
Support children to connect with their world |
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CHCECE014 |
Comply with family day care administration requirements |
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CHCECE015 |
Attend to daily functions in home based child care |
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CHCECE017 |
Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood |
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CHCPRT003 |
Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people |
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CHCSAC004 |
Support the holistic development of children in school aged care |
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BSBINN301 |
Promote innovation in a team environment |
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BSBSUS301 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
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BSBWOR301 |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
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SRCCRO008B |
Interact positively with infants, toddlers and parents in a recreation environment |
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This organisation only provides assessment services for this course
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This training organisation provides:
Delivery and assessment services.
Assessment only services.
Courses of study through Australian
Apprenticeships and Traineeships.
Recognition for prior learning.
Financial assistance via VET Student Loans.
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This training provider offers courses in the following delivery modes:
The following facilities are required at the training site:
Offsite training is avaliable in the following locations:
Within a radius of Km from
Limited to the following cities:
Limited to the following postcodes:
Online (training available online or via
email submission)
Distance (training available via correspondence)
Attendance required (training includes some
fixed-time online lectures or fixed time class components)
Fixed submission dates (assessment pieces
have set submission dates)
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This RTO can offer VET Student Loans for certain approved courses. A VET Student Loan is a capped loan from the Australian Government to help you pay your tuition fees. Your initial loan debt amount (loan and loan fee, if applicable), plus indexation, must be paid back once you start earning over a certain amount. The amount for the 2016-2017 income year is $54,869.
For more information, visit the Department of Education and Training or StudyAssist.
These are the outcomes of graduates surveyed six months after completing their training for Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Carers and Aides
Of those employed after training, were in the same occupation as their course.
| Destination after training |
This course |
Similar courses |
All Certificate III courses |
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| Employed or in further study after training (%) | 83.1 | 84.6 | 85.2 |
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Employment outcomes:
Employed (%)
Full-time (%)
Part-time (%)
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74.4
29.1
44.9
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75.4
25.9
49.2
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77.3
46.1
30.9
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Further study outcomes:
Enrolled at University (%)
Enrolled at TAFE (%)
Enrolled at Other provider (%)
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3.8
10.5
23.8
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6.4
9.3
19.9
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9.8
13.8
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| Satisfied with the training (%) | 88.7 | 89.2 | 86.1 |
| Received job-related benefits from training (%) | 89.1 | 78.5 | 70.9 |
| Received personal benefits from training (%) | 96.8 | 94.2 | 90.2 |
| Achieved main reason for undertaking training (%) | 91.6 | 86.2 | 83.6 |
| Recommend the training to other (%) | 93.9 | 93.4 | 90.5 |
| Employment status |
This course |
Similar courses |
All Certificate III courses |
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| Median salary (Full-time) ($) | 39,000 | 40 600 | 42 900 |
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Top Occupations (%):
Community and Personal Service Workers
Professionals
Sales Workers
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85.1
6.4
2.9
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72.9
6.4
5.4
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27.4
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Top Industries (%):
Health Care and Social Assistance
Education and Training
Retail Trade
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69.9
20.6
2.7
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58.6
8.8
7.2
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17.1
8.9
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| Employment status |
This course |
Similar courses |
All Certificate III courses |
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| Employed after training (%) | - | 87.5 | 89.8 |
| Median salary (Employed full-time) ($) | - | 41 200 | 46 100 |
| Enrolled in further study (%) | - | 36.7 | 27 |
| Satisfied with the training (%) | - | 87.9 | 85.8 |
| Achieved main reason for undertaking training (%) | - | 87.4 | 86.8 |
| Employment status |
This course |
Similar courses |
All Certificate III courses |
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| Employed after training (%) | 63.2 | 58.9 | 50.3 |
| Median salary (Employed full-time) ($) | - | 39 100 | 40 000 |
| Enrolled in further study (%) | 38.3 | 33.9 | 31.7 |
| Satisfied with the training (%) | - | 90 | 86.1 |
| Achieved main reason for undertaking training (%) | - | 84.2 | 76.9 |
Please Note:
All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.
* The estimate has a relative standard error greater than 25% and therefore should
be used with caution.
** NCVER does not report on estimates based on less than 5 respondents because the
estimates are unreliable.
For more information, please refer to the Statistics
Explained page.
| Stream | Certificate II | Certificate III | Certificate IV | Diploma | Advanced Diploma |
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| Children’s Services - Early Childhood & School Age Education and Care |
| Stream | Certificate II | Certificate III | Certificate IV | Diploma | Advanced Diploma |
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| Youth Work | |||||
| Youth Justice | |||||
| Education and School Support | |||||
| Child, Youth & Family Intervention | |||||
| Community Services Work - General | |||||
| Pastoral Care | |||||
| Social Housing | |||||
| Aged and Disability Home and Community Care | |||||
| Alcohol & Other Drugs | |||||
| Mental Health | |||||
| Celebrancy | |||||
| Counselling | |||||
| Case Management | |||||
| Career and Employment Services |
Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aatinfo.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training".
