Enter an extremely rewarding career for life as a Childhood Educator with Certificate III in Early Childhood Education at Queensland Academy of Technology.
Education in a child’s early years provides a critical foundation for cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional and motor development. For this reason, becoming a professional childcare educator can be so rewarding!
By pursuing this career, you open up a plethora of opportunities in the childcare industry. Childcare is in the top 5 occupations in Australia with the largest number of new jobs expected by 2020, you can enter this career path knowing you are in high demand in the workforce.
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care
CHC30121
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Commence your career in Early Childhood Education and Care in Australia with this entry level qualification (Certificate III in Childcare) at QAT.
This qualification is for people who want to work as an early childhood educator in a centre-based service and family day care. You will be able to facilitate play and ensure children’s health and safety while supporting their learning and wellbeing. Queensland Academy of Technology partners with some of the best early childhood education and care services in the industry to give you practical, on-the-job training and industry-relevant experience before you graduate.
Certificate III in Childcare Guarantee Program provides a Queensland Government subsidy towards the training cost for eligible Participants undertaking an Australian Qualifications Framework certificate III in Childcare qualification, which can help you to get a job outcome or career progression.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Queensland resident aged 15 years or over who is no longer at school (with the exception of VET in Schools students)
• An Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and on the pathway to permanent residency
• Must not have or be enrolled in a Certificate 3 level or higher qualification (not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training)
ASSESSMENTS
Skills and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you study at the Queensland Academy of Technology, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback.
Credit transfer is available for students who have successfully completed units of competency through a nationally recognised provided. Evidence of transcript will be requested prior to commencing the course.
QUALIFICATION UNITS
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 18 units of competency. Completing placement is compulsory, and you will be expected to manage family and work commitments in order to complete your shifts. You are required to complete a minimum of 120 hours of placement to satisfy this component of your qualification.
**Prior to work placement you are required to apply for a blue card (working with children check).
CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001 - Develop cultural competence C
CHCECE002 - Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003 - Provide care for children
CHCECE004 - Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005 - Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007 - Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009 - Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
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
CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004 - Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
BSBINN301 - Promote innovation in a team environment
CHCECE006 - Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCECE012 - Support children to connect with their world
FURTHER STUDY
Students can pursue further studies by enrolling into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care through our pathway programs.
Alternatively, for a shorter study duration and reduced tuition fees, apply to study a packaged course. In this packaged course you will study both a Certificate III in Childcare and Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
TUITION FEES
Under Certificate III Guarantee:
Concessional: $36
Non-Concessional: $72
Fee for Services: $4,500
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
CHC30121
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This qualification is for people who want to work as an early childhood educator in a centre-based service and family day care. You will be able to facilitate play and ensure children’s health and safety while supporting their learning and wellbeing. Queensland Academy of Technology partners with some of the best early childhood education and care services in the industry to give you practical, on-the-job training and industry-relevant experience before you graduate.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• IELTS 5.5 or equivalent* (No band below 5.0)
• Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent in the student’s home country)*
• Students who have not completed high school must have relevant work experience or a qualification that indicate a likely success of course completion.
*Alternatively, students are required to take a pre-test before enrolment.
ASSESSMENTS
Skills and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you study at the Queensland Academy of Technology, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback.
You can choose to package this course with the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care for a shorter duration and less cost of the combined programs. Contact us to find out more!
QUALIFICATION UNITS
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 18 units of competency. A requirement of this course is that students undertake a mandatory industry placement. Completing placement is compulsory, and you will be expected to manage family and work commitments in order to complete your shifts. You are required to complete a minimum of 120 hours of placement to satisfy this component of your qualification.
**Prior to work placement you are required to apply for a blue card (working with children check).
CHCECE030 - Support inclusion and diversity
CHCECE031 - Support children's health, safety ad wellbeing
CHCECE032 - Nurture babies and toddler
CHCECE033 - Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE034 - Use and approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE035 - Support the holistic learning and development of children
CHCECE036 - Provide experiences to support children's play ad learning
CHCECE037 - Support children to connect with the natural environment
CHCECE038 - Observe children to inform practice
CHCECE054 - Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' culture
CHCECE055 - Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care
CHCLEG056 - Work effectively in children's education and care
CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID012 - Provide first aid in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
CCPPRP003 - Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
FURTHER STUDY
Students can pursue further studies by enrolling into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care through our pathway programs.
Alternatively, for a shorter study duration and reduced tuition fees, apply to study a packaged course. In this packaged course you will study both a Certificate III and Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
TUITION FEES
From $6,000**
**Check Fees and Funding or contact QAT for latest promotion.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
We have many payment options available depending on each individual student. Please Contact QAT to know what payment option suits you.
Why Study ECEC with QAT?
At QAT our aim is to assist you in reaching the required competence and confidence to succeed within the Early Childhood Services industry.
Join QAT industry award winning trainers who will provide you with the individual training support to successfully achieve your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care to reach career goals and gain employment in the Early Childhood Service industry.
- This entry-level course will equip students with all the essential skills and knowledge that they need to become a qualified educator in the early
- This qualification is nationally recognised.
- Students will be taught in real life settings. With the practical approach specifically designed for international students, students will acquire job ready skills through their training.\\
- All our students gain real world experience visiting and working in local childcare centres since the beginning of the course.
- QAT helps arrange work based training for our students.
- Students can choose to further study a bachelor degree in the field with one of our partnered universities.
Any Questions?
For assistance, our Enrolments Team are more than happy to help you with any questions you may have Contact us now and we’ll get you started.
Servio Castillo
I have studied here for one year and a half. It has been great since they changed the curriculum. The way the classes are now more comprehensive and easy to understand. Our trainer is always helpful and provides us with all sorts of course related information, including job hunting resources. That is how I discovered my current job agency. I have been happily working with my agency and getting paid work from different child care centers for almost a year now.
Maria | Early Childhood Education & Care
Hi, my name is Maria Paula.
I would like to share my successful journey with QAT throughout COVID19 restricted time. In August 2019, I have started Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care at QAT. I have done my first placement at KIDS ELC2 and I was trying to apply all of my knowledge and experience that I gained from QAT. Therefore I was referred by Lead Educator to Centre Director which offered ma a casual job by end of 2019. However, I cannot continue my work due to COVID 19, I stopped to work from March 2020. Since then I have studied with my passion and tried to engage with my knowledge and practical experience. All QAT staff encourage me a lot to be prepared for next opportunity. Finally in July 2020, I have received an offer to work at Taigum KIDS ELS 1 as a permanent part-time. Without support from QAT staff, I could not achieved it.
Thank you QAT.
Arabella | Certificate III Early Childhood Education & Care
I started the Certificate III in ECEC in May 2020.
Even though I am still in Block A, I managed to engage with a job at a child centre even though I had no experience working in the industry.
QAT provides both knowledge lecture and performance activities, face to face in class.
Attending those simulated class gives me a great background knowledge of what is like working in a childcare centre.
During the COVID-19 restricted time, many of us cannot get work placement. However, the training at QAT gives students a great opportunity to keep progressing.
I am very thankful about our trainer giving me a confidence as well as a professional training.
Keiko Matsuzaki | Early Childhood Education & Care
QAT is one of the best colleges in Brisbane, because of its strong strategies and curriculum. I feel I am learning very valuable skills, which will make me a great educator. The teachers are very friendly and approachable and offer precise guidance. If you want to study seriously, I recommend you study at QAT!
