Qualification:
CHC30121 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Qualification CRICOS Code: 115504J
Qualification Status: Current
AQF Level: 5
Total Core Units: 6
Total Electives Units: 6
Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face (Classroom based)
Study Load: 20 hours per week in the classroom
Location of course: Suite 2, Level 3, 398 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Total Course Fee: AUD 10,000
Tuition Fee: AUD 8,000
Material Fee: AUD 600
Application Fee: AUD 250 (non-refundable)
Total Course Duration: 52 weeks, including 44 study weeks and 8 weeks of holidays.
There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students and Protea College requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:
Please Note: All the students commencing this course are required to complete LLN test on the orientation day to assist Protea College. to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with Protea College
Once students have successfully completed BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management, they can apply for various roles across management positions that have responsibility for the work of other staff and lead teams.
The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
A total of 17 Units (15 Core and 2 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 17 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.
Unit of Competency | Core / Elective | |
Code/Title | ||
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | Core |
HLTAID012 | Provide first aid in an education and care setting | Core |
CHCECE055
CHCECE056 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
Work effectively in children’s education and care | Core
Core |
CHCECE036
CHCECE038 CHCECE035 CHCECE034 | Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning*
Observe children to inform practice Support the holistic learning and development of children* Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | Core
Core Core Core |
CHCECE031
CHCECE032 | Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing*
Nurture babies and toddlers* | Core
Core |
CHCECE037 | Support children to connect with the natural environment | Core |
CHCECE033 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children* | Core |
CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | Core |
CHCECE030
CHCECE054 | Support inclusion and diversity
Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultures | Core
Core |
BSBSTR401 | Promote innovation in team environment | Elective |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Elective |
Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. Assessment methods may include:
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed
Facilities and Resources
Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.
You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course. Recommended textbooks are also available onsite for you to use and borrow if you wish. You may also purchase these textbooks if you require.
The recommended textbook for this course is:
Management Theory and Practice, 7th Edition, Cole, Cengage Learning, 2016
For all further details, please refer to International Student Handbook on for all related policies and procedures (policies and procedures also available on www.massey.edu.au/) and other important information related to international students including Covid-19, living cost, life and study in Sydney, etc.
Please contact the Administration Manager at [email protected] or at +61 3 9008 4088 for further information.