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CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care – Your Gateway to a Career in Childcare
If you have a passion for helping children learn and grow and are looking to establish a rewarding career, then the childcare sector could be for you. As an industry with a growing demand for early learning educators and carers, it’s a pathway that ensures career longevity, variation and satisfaction.
If you love working with children and are seeking an opportunity for both personal and professional development, Yorke Institute’s CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care can provide you with the tools you need to succeed.
Have a Positive Influence on Childhood Learning and Education
If you’re patient, enthusiastic, active and kind, then you have (almost) everything you need to start your career in childcare. With a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care from Yorke Institute, you’ll be job-ready and prepared to start your career in early learning with the skills you need to make a positive influence on children’s developmental outcomes.
Job outcomes can include:
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Early Childhood Educator
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Nanny/Babysitter
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Daycare Supervisor
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Childcare Assistant
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Play Group Facilitator
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Kindergarten Teacher
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Preschool Teacher
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Creche Career
Yorke Institute’s CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is designed for those who are looking to support the early years of children’s learning and cognitive development. Students will be taught the fundamentals of facilitating young children and their individual learning needs and behaviours while also gaining the knowledge and skills needed to provide expert care to children in daycare, preschool, kindergarten and other early learning settings.
Eligibility for Government Funding
Yorke is an approved provider under the Skills First Program 2021. This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To find out if you are eligible for government funding for the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, enquire now to talk to one of our expert career advisors.
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Career Pathway
CHC30121 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care |
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CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care |
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Career Pathway from completing CHC30121 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and CareBecome a Childcare Worker, Au Pair, Nanny, Babysitter, Family Day Care Worker, Childcare Assistant or Playgroup Supervisor |
A Work/Life Balance Like No Other
When working in childcare, no day is ever the same. Childcare and early education offer the stability many seek with plenty of added fun. While there is certainly a routine involved, there is nothing monotonous about working in childcare as educators and carers experience a healthy work/life balance that is equally rewarding and challenging.
We believe you shouldn’t have to compromise on your current commitments to study for the future, which is why our career-ready childcare course provides excellent flexibility for students. Yorke Institute offers weekend and evening classes in order to accommodate those with current work commitments and families.
Industry Connections
Yorke Institute’s ongoing commitment to the VET training and delivery space has forged strong industry links in the early learning and childcare sectors across Melbourne and wider Victoria.
The childcare sector is continually expanding and the need for skilled workers is growing. As a government-funded course, the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is a great choice for those wanting to start a new career working with children while filling in skills shortages in the workforce.
Top-Tier Training
Here at Yorke Institute, our future childhood educators and carers are trained by expert practitioners and provided with real-world experience so that they are job-ready upon completion and given the foundations they need should they choose to proceed with higher education at university.
We provide students with practical knowledge and hands-on learning in a simulated early childhood environment to prepare them for their job placements. Ongoing support is offered to students to help them achieve their career aspirations and become confident, compassionate and skilled members of the workforce.
Upon completion, graduates will be able to:
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Care for young children of all ages and understand their specific learning and behavioural needs
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Work autonomously without direct supervision and demonstrate a person-centred approach
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Encourage curiosity, creativity and compassion through play-based learning and activities
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Supervise and engage in the activities of a group of children
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Positively interact with all children, nurturing their confidence and self-esteem
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Ensure a clean and healthy environment
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Support the physical and mental health and safety of children
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Plan for children with additional needs
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Network and manage family partnerships
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Administer first aid
The CHC30121 childcare course is the first step toward a challenging and rewarding career working with children in the following environments:
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Childcare centres
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Playgroups
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Creche
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Pre-school
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Kindergartens
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Before and after school care programs
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At-home care
Yorke Institute prides itself on being a fair and inclusive learning environment for all; people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Course Details:
National Code and Title |
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care |
Practical Delivery Sites |
Domestic and International Students
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Duration of program |
50 weeks (including 46 tuition weeks with up to 4 weeks of holidays) |
Learning and assessment |
50 weeks is broken into time for training, learning and assessment activities. This includes:
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Entry Requirement |
Yorke requires the following evidence for admission into this program
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Delivery Mode |
Blended with online learning and face to face for practical tasks in a simulated environment. Practical tasks are conducted in our Melbourne based city campus.Traineeship programs are conducted online and at work sites for practical tasks.There is also self-study and completion of a 120 hours work placement at an approved workplace. |
The Certificate III Early Childhood Education and care requires the completion of 17 Units ( including 15 core and 2 elective units). Yorke Institute has pre-selected the following electives that students will complete. In addition, to achieve this qualification you MUST complete at least 160 hours of work placement as detailed in the assessment requirements of the units of competency
The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC30121
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Unit Description |
Core/Elective |
CHCECE030 |
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
Core |
CHCECE031 |
Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing |
Core |
CHCECE032 |
Nurture babies and toddlers |
Core |
CHCECE033 |
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
Core |
CHCECE034 |
Use and approved learning framework to guide practice |
Core |
CHCECE035 |
Support the holistic learning and development of children |
Core |
CHCECE036 |
Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning |
Core |
CHCECE037 |
Support children to connect with the natural environment |
Core |
CHCECE038 |
Observe children to inform practice |
Core |
CHCECE055 |
Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care |
Core |
CHCECE056 |
Work effectively in children’s education and care |
Core |
CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
Core |
HLTAID012 |
Provide First Aid in an education and care setting |
Core |
HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Core |
CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
Elective |
CHCECE040 |
Attend to daily functions in home-based childcare |
Elective |
Program Units 18 units (15 Core units and 3 elective units)
The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link: https://training.gov.au/
Yes, there are many units in Certificate III that cross over to the Diploma courses therefore you will be entitled to credit transfer for those units.
Placement is an exciting opportunity for students to apply their practical and theoretical knowledge learnt in class in a real work environment. But it’s important for students to be fully prepared and respect the placement provider’s policies and the needs of residents. Prior to commencing your placement, you would be required to demonstrate competency in units that cover WHS, communication, working in diverse environment etc. Police check and Work with Children(WWC) must be provided to your trainer before you commence your placement
Yorke is committed to finding you a placement with our own partner providers so you can finish your course in good time. However, if you have a preference to work with a particular childcare centre, you must provide us with the details of the supervisor or centre manager so that our Course Coordinator can contact them to secure your placements. Should this be your preference, we would encourage you to start contacting your preferred provider and providing us with the details as soon as you commence your course as placement spots are taken up very quickly.
There are no prerequisites.
The Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) is an independent national authority whose role is to educate and inform the wider community about the importance of improving outcomes in children’s education and care. ACECQA guides the implementation of the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care nationally and ensures consistency in delivery. The National Quality Framework (NQF) sets out minimum qualification requirements for educators working in children’s education and care services. ACECQA lists the approved qualification for Certificate III level. From 1 January 2014 in all state and territories, for birth to pre-school ages, 50% of educators required to meet the relevant ratios in the service must have, or be actively working towards, at least an approved Certificate III level education and care qualification.
Childcare Course in Melbourne
Are you ready to kickstart your career in childcare? Start making a positive impact on childrens’ learning journey by contacting Yorke Institute to discuss the next steps and see where our CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care can take you.
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