CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Course Overview

This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. They support children’s wellbeing and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under the guidance of others, though in some contexts that guidance may not be on-site.

To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 160 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.

This course is aimed at developing;

• Essential knowledge and skills to start a career as early childhood educator in the industry
• Skills and knowledge to effectively work as an assistant in Centre Based Care, Occasional Care, Pre-school Centres, Family Day Care, and other Children’s Services settings
• Knowledge of fundamental policies, procedures, and practice required to carry out activities related to early childhood education and care under the National Framework

To attain CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, 17 units must be achieved:

15 Core units; plus

2 elective units

For course packaging rules and details, refer to:

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC30121

Elective Units – 2 Units

• Career pathways
• Potential employment outcomes include:
• Early Childhood Educator / Child Care Worker
• Assistant Educator
• Family Day Care Educator
• Preschool or Kindergarten Assistant
• Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Educator
• Home-Based Educator
• Nanny
• Playgroup Supervisor

The Australian Government identifies Certificate III as an entry pathway into employment as an early childhood educator, while ACECQA recognizes CHC30121 as an approved Certificate III-level early childhood qualification under the National Quality Framework.

This qualification is delivered over a period of one (1) year, including the work placement. Course duration;

52 Weeks

40 work/study weeks, 10 workshops

The course duration includes a combination of workplace-based activities, tasks, workplace-based and independent projects, self-study, work placement, and scheduled classroom/workshop sessions.

This course is aimed at candidates seeking to develop a career in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector or workers who are required to gain a nationally recognised qualification or pursue higher studies within the sector/package stream. Bright’s clients for this qualification will be existing industry workers and support personnel completing this qualification to work as a career within the children’s services sector;

• Domestic students with verified residential status
• Existing children’s services workers and support staff without a formal qualification
• Access to a workplace and on-going experience in early childhood and children’s services environments
• Career and higher education aspirations/goals

The Bright shall primarily be entering into a contract with the childcare and kindergarten centres to train their staff. Individual workers may also enrol in consultation with their respective organisations. For all WBT arrangements, Bright shall require a memorandum of understanding with the employers with agreed plans for workplace visits, organisation of work tasks, supervisor verification, and workplace-based assessments/observations.

• Be 18 years or older at the time of commencement.
• Have successfully completed Year 10/11 or equivalent.
• Current National Police Check, Working with Children Check to access to work placement.
• Successful completion of TBC English Placement Test
• Hold a valid USI (Unique Student Identifier).

All students must complete a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) and LLND test prior to enrolment. The test assesses your foundational skills in learning, reading, writing, oral communication, and numeracy at ACSF Level 3. This test helps us identify if additional learning support is required

• Learning – Level 3,
• Reading – Level 3,
• Writing – Level 3,
• Oral Communication – Level 3
• Numeracy – Level 3

1. Copy of ID/Driver’s License
2. Student details (Name, Contact number & personal email)
3. Certified Academic qualifications
4. Current Resume (Full name, current address, email, mobile number, and qualifications)
5. Residential address
6. LLND online quiz

1. National Police Clearance (WA)
2. National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Screening Check
3. NDIS Workers training Certificate (i) Worker orientation Module (ii) Supporting Effective Communication Module (iii) Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals (iv) New Worker NDIS Induction Module
4. Evidence of Flu vaccination
5. International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate – Australian Government
6. Infection Control Certificate
7. Hand Hygiene Certificate 
8. HLTWHS005 Conduct Manual Task Safely Certificate (Available at TBC)
9. HLTAID011 Provide First Aid and HLTAID009 CPR Certificate (Available at TBC)
10. Medication Competency Certificate – Non- Accredited available at the Bright College
11. Signed Statutory Declaration Form

Blended delivery mode – Workplace-based training support by face-to-face workshops and workplace visits.

This course requires industry work placement (160 hours).

On successful completion of CHC30121, students can progress to;

• CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Students may also pursue other desired certificate IV or diploma level qualifications with The Bright College or any other institution.

*Fees are subject to change and exclude Admin and Material fees, please contact college for confirmation.