Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job roles and titles may vary across early childhood settings. Upon successful completion of CHC30121 a person could seek employment opportunities in roles such as;

• Early Childhood Educator
• Family day care educator
• Preschool assistant
• Nanny or in-home care educator
• In Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) and Vacation Care – 5-12 years olds

• be 18 years or older; and

• have completed Year 11 or its equivalent with suitable English language skills.

• International Students are also required to have an English ability at the IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

• A working with children check is required for work placement and for gaining employment

Due to the mandatory work placement requirement, students wish to study CHC30121 will be required to undergo and satisfy Working with Children Checks. This should be done during orientation so that approval is provided prior to the first industry placement

All early childhood education and care educators and staff under the current Public Health Order must have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination. This includes for all educators and volunteers.

The program uses a variety of methods to provide a rich and engaging learning experience for learners. Students attend classes for 15 hours per week and undertake a total of 170 hours of work placement and 20 hours of online study.

Playgroup planning and practical experience – For 2 hours per week, families with children 0-5 years come to Times Academy for a facilitated playgroup.  It is a time for students to have practical hands-on teaching and care experiences under the supervision of their trainer.  This engages students in practical learning and assessment in a controlled environment.