CHC30125
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
ADULT LEARNERS. Embark on your journey into the captivating realm of early childhood education with the nationally accredited Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. This foundation qualification offers aspiring early childhood education & care workers an immersive experience in providing safe, nurturing, and inclusive education and childcare for children.
Overview
This course listing is for our ADULT LEARNERS.
For VETDSS, please visit our VETDSS course listing for Early Childhood Education & Care.
The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is the minimum qualification to begin working in the sector. This course builds practical skills and
knowledge to help you turn your passion for supporting children into a rewarding career.
You will learn to:
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- Build positive relationships and communicate
with children - Support play, learning and early development
- Create safe, inclusive and nurturing environments
- Follow health, safety and hygiene practices
- Understand the diverse needs of babies and children, families and communities.
- Build positive relationships and communicate
Your learning will be supported through a flexible, engaging environment with opportunities to apply your skills in simulated spaces and real early childhood settings.
Guided by experienced instructors, students learn to cultivate playful and engaging learning experiences that spark curiosity and encourage exploration. By the course’s conclusion, graduates emerge prepared to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners, laying the foundation for a rewarding career dedicated to the growth and development of children.
By completing this course, you will learn to:
- Support the daily care routines of babies & children
- Respond to incidents and emergencies with appropriate first aid
- Apply an approved learning framework in practice
- Encourage healthy eating habits and positive meal times
What you will be provided with on completion:
- A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate III level
- A First Aid certificate
- The pre-requisite course to undertake a Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care
- The skills and knowledge needed to nurture your career working with babies & children
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
RTO Code: 3977
More information
| Code | Name | Elective |
|---|---|---|
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | Core |
| CHCECE031 | Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing | Core |
| CHCPRT025 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | Core |
| CHCECE055 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care | Core |
| CHCECE037 | Support children to connect with the natural environment | Core |
| CHCECE032 | Nurture babies and toddlers | Core |
| CGCECE030 | Support inclusion and diversity | Core |
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting | Core |
| CHCECE035 | Support the holistic learning and development of children | Core |
| CHCECE034 | Use and approved learning framework to guide practice | Core |
| CHCECE036 | Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning | Core |
| CHCECE038 | Observe children to inform practice | Core |
| CHCECE033 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | Core |
| CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures | Core |
| CHCECE056 | Work effectively in children’s education and care | Core |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Elective |
| HLTFSE001 | Follow basic food safety practices | Elective |
PRACTICAL PLACEMENT & SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING
This course has a mandatory 160 hours of practical placement requirement.
This course includes with a minimum of prescribed self-directed learning each week.
ASSESSMENT TYPES
Learners are assessed via a range of assessment types.
These include: observations, questioning & assessment done during practical placement.
Note – to complete the certificate, students must complete all of the course units.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK
All students over the age of 18 will be required to obtain a volunteer Working With Children Check.
ADULT LEARNERS
PRE-TRAINING REVIEW
All prospective adult students are subject to a pre-enrolment interview to determine suitability for the course and eligibility for a funded place.
ADULT LEARNER
12 months duration, full time.
This course is delivered 2 days a week in the classroom, with additional self-directed learning and 160 hours of practical placement.
Please contact us for intake dates!
Adult Learner Classes: Tuesday & Thursdays, 9.00am – 3.00pm
This comprehensive Certificate III qualification has been developed to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to work within the Early Childhood Education and Care industry as:
- Early childhood educator
- Family day carer
- Nanny
- Out-of-school hours care assistant
- Recreation assistant
Continue to nurture your skills and knowledge in this exciting and rewarding industry by studying the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Adult Learner
| Full Fee | Funded Standard | Funded Concession | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,310.00 | FREE TUITION! | FREE TUITION! |
| Materials | $422.00 | $422.00 | $422.00 |
| Resources | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Total Student Payment | $8,842.00 | $532.00 | $532.00 |
| Nominal Course Hours | 1108 | 1108 | 1108 |
THIS COURSE CURRENTLY HAS FREE TUITION FOR FUNDED LEARNERS!
*Eligibility conditions apply. Please contact us to check your eligibility.
Fees are correct as of October 2025. The delivery mode for all courses at Foundation Learning Centre is via face-to-face and a mix of flexible remote or online learning unless specified otherwise. Student tuition and materials fees as published are subject to change given an individuals circumstances at enrolment.
To be eligible for a concession amount, a valid concession card must be produced at the time of enrolment.
FLC’s online service standards are located on our website.
This program is subsidized by Skills First Funding.
For Adult Education enrolment, please contact us on 03 9704 7388 or via the enquiry form.