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CHC30121 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

  • Course Description / Overview

Qualification:

CHC30121 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Qualification CRICOS Code:  115504J

Qualification Status: Current

AQF Level: 3

Total Core Units: 15

Total Electives Units: 2

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 16,000

Tuition Fee: AUD 13,500

Non Tuition Fee: AUD 2,500

Total Course Duration: 52 weeks, including 44 study weeks and 8 weeks of holidays.

  • Entry Requirement

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:

  • Have demonstrated an IELTS level at a score of at least 6.0 or equivalent or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Advanced level or English for Academic Purposes at Advanced level.
  • Successfully meets the requirements and satisfies the criteria of Genuine Student Test.
  • Must have sound digital literacy and access to working internet and access to working PC or laptop with a configuration suitable to meet study requirements. Please seek your trainer/assessor assistance in this regard.
  • Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that the CRICOS provider is able to provide.
  • Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent.
  • Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.

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

  • Pathways

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:

  • BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
  • Other Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas or Degree programs in related fields such as Business and Management, subject to meeting entry requirements of the intended qualification.
  • Course Structure
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 Title Code/Elective
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety Core
HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting Core
CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care Core
CHCECE056 Work effectively in children’s education and care Core
CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning* Core
CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice Core
CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children* Core
CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice Core
CHCECE031 Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing* Core
CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers* 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 Support inclusion and diversity Core
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultures Core
BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environment Elective
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people Elective
  • Assessment Methodology

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:

  • Written questions
  • Projects
  • Presentations
  • Report writing
  • Role plays/observations

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

  • Futher Information

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 admissions@massey.edu.au or at +61 3 9008 4088 for further information.