CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Child care course

The CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care - child care course is your passport to a new and exciting career. Structured for adult learners who want to get working sooner rather than later. This qualification covers topics such as infection control, nappy changing, guiding behaviour, play based learning, developmental milestones and regulations. After completing the CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care you could be employed as an early childhood educator, playgroup supervisor, family day care worker, nanny or childcare assistant. With interest free payment options, unlimited support and a high graduation rate - FTTA is the best place to start your new career. Enrol in the CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care - child care course today and get started.

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CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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Working in child care – a guide

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People who work in child care are usually referred to as “Educators.”

Educators mainly work in long day care. This type of service cares for children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Long day care services will usually have 50 to 100 children and you will often see them near the entrance to most suburbs. In this type of service, educators will work in a particular room. Each room will have a different age group such as:

Baby
Toddler
Pre-kindy
Kindy
Schoolies (primary school aged children)

Some people may also work in family day care. This involves caring for a small group of children in the educators own home. In this case, an educator will look after 3-7 children and can include babies, toddlers and kindy aged children.

Another possible avenue of employment is Outside School Hours Care which involves caring for older children before and after school as well as on school holidays. This may also be called School Aged Education and Care and vacation care. OSHC services are often found on or near a school.

When an educator obtains a diploma level qualification, he or she is then referred to as a “Qualified” and will take on more responsibility such as overseeing other staff and implementing educational programs.

Some of the main tasks of an Educator includes:

Support children’s learning
Developing routines
Promoting family participation
Guiding children’s behaviour
Setting up activities, resources and play areas
Cleaning and sanitising toys and equipment
Helping children who have learning difficulties, a disability or a disorder
Ensuring that children are safe at all times

To obtain work as an Educator you will need to have the following:

A working with Children Check
A first aid certificate
Usually a police clearance is also required
A relevant qualification such as the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and care
A suitable demeanour, attitude and presentation to work in a child care setting
A love of working with children and other people in a team environment
A good quality resume and cover letter

Educators can work casually, part time or full time depending on their service and other commitments and needs.

Depending on the course and level, educators learn the following:

Safety including duty of care, hazards and risks
Policies, procedures and regulations
Planning activities
Play based learning
Records and documentation
Facilitating activities
Observing children
Creating resources
Instructional techniques (how to help children learn)
Guiding behaviour
Developmental domains such as cognitive, language and social development

Working in the child care sector is challenging, rewarding and is a never ending learning curve. Rarely will you be bored working as an educator as each day presents a new challenge.

If you would like more information, please speak to one of our student advisors.

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

The CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is your passport to a new and exciting career. Structured for adult learners who want to get working sooner rather than later. The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care covers topics such as infection control, nappy changing, guiding behaviour, play based learning, developmental milestones and regulations. After completing the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care you could be employed as an early childhood educator, playgroup supervisor, family day care worker, nanny or childcare assistant. With interest free payment options, unlimited support and a high graduation rate - FTTA is the best place to start your new career. Enrol in the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care today and get started.

This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They support the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing, learning and development. Depending on the setting, educators may work under direct supervision or autonomously.

Topics in this qualification may include: infection control, nappy changing, guiding behaviour, play based learning, developmental milestones and regulations Graduates may find employment as a: early childhood educator, playgroup supervisor, family day care worker, nanny or childcare assistant Students are required to complete a placement.

Classes may be available for this course. See website for latest details.

Distance students can enrol at any time. Students follow a structured learning and assessment pathway and have full access to an allocated trainer for any assistance that may be required.

All courses include free access to the online portal, resources, access to short courses and unlimited support. All students receive unlimited support from their allocated trainer who can be contacted by email, phone or face to face.

If you would like more information, please speak to one of our student advisors.

Units

Units of Competency

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CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE010	Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCECE011	Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE013	Use information about children to inform practice
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
CHCEDS012	Set up and sustain individual and small group learning areas
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCECE006	Support behaviour of children and young people

Please note that the First Aid unit HLTAID004 is not provided by FTTA. Students will need to enrol with a local provider and submit the certificate to their trainer.

Fast Track may change the units listed above to comply with regulatory or training package requirements or as part of the RTO’s continual improvement and industry consultation processes.

Topics

Some of the topics in this course include:

Safety	Duty of care	Manual handling
Infection control	Hand washing	PPE
SIDS	Nappy changing	Separation anxiety
Guiding behaviour	Positive support	Play
Environments	Activities	Developmental milestones
Developmental delays	Observations	Nutrition
Allergies	Anaphylaxis	Regulations

Entry requirements

	Minimum requirements: No qualifications or experience required.

	Physical capability: Conduct play activities with children, cleaning tasks, care for children such as changing nappies.

	IT resources: Candidates will need access to a computer with an internet connection, basic desktop applications such as Microsoft Office or OpenOffice, a pdf reader, headphones or speakers. Some courses may require additional technologies.

	IT skills: Candidates will need basic computer skills to write simple documents, watch lectures and other such tasks.

	Language, literacy and numeracy Have language, literacy and numeracy skills to read and comprehend learning materials and perform tasks related to an AQF level 3 qualification which may include recording care routines, maintaining education and care notes, providing written feedback to parents, recording medication and nutritional information, interpreting workplace policy and procedure, reporting hazards, preparing child development sessions.

	Age: Be aged 18 years or over.

	Clearances: Candidates will need to obtain clearances as part of this course such as police checks and/or WWCC.

	Visas: Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, all visa types are eligible except student visa holders (note that not all visas are eligible for government funding however).

Details

Class mode

External mode

Mode:

Classroom - Blended classroom, self-paced and work placement (classroom attendance 1 day per fortnight for 26 fortnights). Next class intake begins Semester 2 (term 3) 2018.

External - Supported and structured pathway for approved applicants likely to be successful in an external mode.

Duration:

56 weeks including orientation at the beginning and time at the end to finalise assessments. This course is expected to take approximately 1200 hours to complete.

Training:

Face-to-face in a classroom setting combined with workplace visits and self-paced study. Access to modern online portal 24/7 which includes resources, toolboxes, pre-recorded webinars and videos.

Assessment:

Short Answer Questions, Case studies, Projects, Workplace scenarios, Supervisor interview, Workplace Observation.

Work Placement:

288 hours based on 6 hours per week over 48 weeks in a registered early childhood service approved by FTTA.

Speak to an FTTA student adviser for detailed information about this program.

Fees

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Unfortunately Fast Track Training Australia is currently not taking enrolments in this area.

Unfortunately Fast Track Training Australia is currently not taking enrolments in this area.

Standard

Subsidised

Concession

Yr. 12 Graduate

RPL

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The standard fee is applied when a student is not eligible for government subsidies or where no subsidies are available.

Standard
$2200

Payment Plan Options

Monthly payments Standard Payment type

5 x payments $440 Direct debit

10 x payments $220 Direct debit

Resources:

A comprehensive learner guide is supplied to all students

The following text is required to be purchased:
Walker, L. and Miller, S. (2013). Early Childhood Educator for Certificate III. 2nd ed. Australia: McGraw-Hill Education, p. 424.

General Information:

Please read the terms and conditions of enrolment carefully to ensure that this course is right for you.

Additional fees may apply in some circumstances such as direct debit fees, overdue fees, re-assessment fees, replacement of resource fees and extension fees.

Certificate 3 Guarantee Funded by the Queensland Government

The co-contribution subsidised fee is applied when a student is eligible for a government subsidised fee but is not eligible for a concession fee.

Subsidised
$50

Payment Plan Options

Monthly payments Subsidised Payment type

1 x payment $50 All types

To be eligible to enrol in the Certificate 3 Guarantee, prospective students must:

Permanently reside in Queensland

Be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen

Not hold, and not be enrolled in, a certificate III or higher-level qualification, not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training

Be aged 15 years or above and no longer at school (with the exception of VET in School (VETiS) students — see the VETiS fact sheet for more information)

Resources:

A comprehensive learner guide is supplied to all students

The following text is supplied:
Walker, L. and Miller, S. (2013). Early Childhood Educator for Certificate III. 2nd ed. Australia: McGraw-Hill Education, p. 424.

Students enrolling in a funded program should be aware of the following:

The Certificate 3 Guarantee and Higher Level Skills program are funded by the Queensland Government.

The Departments program fact sheets can be found by clicking here or by visiting www.training.qld.gov.au.

Students are required to complete the Training and Employment Survey within three months of completing or discontinuing a subsidised qualification.

Students will no longer be eligible for a government subsidised training place under the Certificate 3 Guarantee once they complete a certificate level III qualification.

Students will no longer be eligible for a government subsidised training place under the Higher Level Skills program once they complete a certificate level IV or higher qualification.

Students should also familiarise themselves with FTTA’s policies including the refund policy and complaints policy and procedure found in the student handbook.

Additional fees may apply in some circumstances such as direct debit fees, overdue fees, re-assessment fees, replacement of resource fees and extension fees and costs associated with police checks and/or working with children checks.

Certificate 3 Guarantee Funded by the Queensland Government

The concession fee is applied when a student is eligible for a concessional government co-contribution subsidised fee (holds a concession card, has a disability, is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander).

Concession
$25

Payment Plan Options

Monthly payments Concession Payment type

1 x payment $25 All types

To be eligible to enrol in the Certificate 3 Guarantee, prospective students must:

Permanently reside in Queensland

Be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen

Not hold, and not be enrolled in, a certificate III or higher-level qualification, not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training

Be aged 15 years or above and no longer at school (with the exception of VET in School (VETiS) students — see the VETiS fact sheet for more information)

Concessional student status applies when:

The student meets the criteria for the co-contribution subsidised fee and

The student holds a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card issued under Commonwealth law, or is the partner or a dependant of a person who holds a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card and is named on the card or

The student provides FTTA with an official form under Commonwealth law confirming that the student, their partner or the person of whom the student is a dependant is entitled to concessions under a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card or

The student is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or

The student is a school student and is enrolled in a VETiS program (may include young people in detention) or

The student has a disability

Resources:

A comprehensive learner guide is supplied to all students

The following text is supplied:
Walker, L. and Miller, S. (2013). Early Childhood Educator for Certificate III. 2nd ed. Australia: McGraw-Hill Education, p. 424.

Students enrolling in a funded program should be aware of the following:

The Certificate 3 Guarantee and Higher Level Skills program are funded by the Queensland Government.

The Departments program fact sheets can be found by clicking here or by visiting www.training.qld.gov.au.

Students are required to complete the Training and Employment Survey within three months of completing or discontinuing a subsidised qualification.

Students will no longer be eligible for a government subsidised training place under the Certificate 3 Guarantee once they complete a certificate level III qualification.

Students will no longer be eligible for a government subsidised training place under the Higher Level Skills program once they complete a certificate level IV or higher qualification.

Students should also familiarise themselves with FTTA’s policies including the refund policy and complaints policy and procedure found in the student handbook.

Additional fees may apply in some circumstances such as direct debit fees, overdue fees, re-assessment fees, replacement of resource fees and extension fees and costs associated with police checks and/or working with children checks.

Certificate 3 Guarantee Funded by the Queensland Government

The Year 12 Graduate Fee Free rate is applied when a student has finished year 12 (in QLD) in the previous 12 months and has enrolled into a high priority qualification under the Certificate 3 Guarantee Program.

Yr. 12 Graduate
$0

Payment Plan Options

Monthly payments Yr.12 Graduate Fee Free Payment type

1 x payment $0 N/A

To be eligible to enrol in the Yr. 12 Graduate Fee Free, prospective students must:

Meet the Certificate 3 Guarantee eligibility criteria

Have evidence of completing Year 12 in Queensland, for example hold a Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority issued Senior Statement or equivalent certification

Enrol in a high priority qualification under the program with a PQS

Commence training within 12 months of graduating Year 12 (i.e. by the end of the calendar year after completing Year 12)

Resources:

A comprehensive learner guide is supplied to all students

The following text is supplied
Walker, L. and Miller, S. (2013). Early Childhood Educator for Certificate III. 2nd ed. Australia: McGraw-Hill Education, p. 424.

Students enrolling in a funded program should be aware of the following:

The Certificate 3 Guarantee and Higher Level Skills program are funded by the Queensland Government.

The Departments program fact sheets can be found by clicking here or by visiting www.training.qld.gov.au.

Students are required to complete the Training and Employment Survey within three months of completing or discontinuing a subsidised qualification.

Students will no longer be eligible for a government subsidised training place under the Certificate 3 Guarantee once they complete a certificate level III qualification.

Students will no longer be eligible for a government subsidised training place under the Higher Level Skills program once they complete a certificate level IV or higher qualification.

Students should also familiarise themselves with FTTA’s policies including the refund policy and complaints policy and procedure found in the student handbook.

Additional fees may apply in some circumstances such as direct debit fees, overdue fees, re-assessment fees, replacement of resource fees and extension fees and costs associated with police checks and/or working with children checks.

RPL is an assessment only process for experienced workers who are seeking formal recognition of their existing skills and knowledge.

RPL Fees

Fee Type Fee

Standard $2200*

Subsidised $50

Concession $25

To be eligible to enrol in the Certificate 3 Guarantee, prospective students must:

Permanently reside in Queensland

Be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen

Not hold, and not be enrolled in, a certificate III or higher-level qualification, not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training

Be aged 15 years or above and no longer at school (with the exception of VET in School (VETiS) students — see the VETiS fact sheet for more information)

Concessional student status applies when:

The student meets the criteria for the co-contribution subsidised fee and

The student holds a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card issued under Commonwealth law, or is the partner or a dependant of a person who holds a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card and is named on the card or

The student provides FTTA with an official form under Commonwealth law confirming that the student, their partner or the person of whom the student is a dependant is entitled to concessions under a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card or

The student is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or

The student is a school student and is enrolled in a VETiS program (may include young people in detention) or

The student has a disability

Students enrolling in a funded program should be aware of the following:

The Certificate 3 Guarantee and Higher Level Skills program are funded by the Queensland Government.

The Departments program fact sheets can be found by clicking here or by visiting www.training.qld.gov.au.

Students are required to complete the Training and Employment Survey within three months of completing or discontinuing a subsidised qualification.

Students will no longer be eligible for a government subsidised training place under the Certificate 3 Guarantee once they complete a certificate level III qualification.

Students will no longer be eligible for a government subsidised training place under the Higher Level Skills program once they complete a certificate level IV or higher qualification.

Students should also familiarise themselves with FTTA’s policies including the refund policy and complaints policy and procedure found in the student handbook.

Additional fees may apply in some circumstances such as direct debit fees, overdue fees, re-assessment fees, replacement of resource fees and extension fees and costs associated with police checks and/or working with children checks.

Please be advised that FTTA cannot accept more than $1500 in advance due to regulations. Please contact FTTA for payment information.

Unfortunately Fast Track Training Australia is currently not taking enrolments in this area.

Unfortunately Fast Track Training Australia is currently not taking enrolments in this area.

Unfortunately Fast Track Training Australia is currently not taking enrolments in this area.

Unfortunately Fast Track Training Australia is currently not taking enrolments in this area.

Standard

Click for Payment Options and Details

The standard fee is applied when a student is not eligible for government subsidies or where no subsidies are available.

Standard
$2200

Payment Plan Options

Monthly payments Standard Payment type

2 x payments $1100 All types

5 x payments $440 Direct debit

10 x payments $220 Direct debit

Resources:

A comprehensive learner guide is supplied to all students

The following text is required to be purchased:
Walker, L. and Miller, S. (2013). Early Childhood Educator for Certificate III. 2nd ed. Australia: McGraw-Hill Education, p. 424.

General Information:

Please read the terms and conditions of enrolment carefully to ensure that this course is right for you.

Additional fees may apply in some circumstances such as direct debit fees, overdue fees, re-assessment fees, replacement of resource fees and extension fees.

Job outcomes

Graduates may find work as a:

Early Childhood Educator Early Childhood Worker Playgroup Supervisor

Family Day Care Worker Nanny Childcare Educator

Childcare Assistant Education Assistant Support Worker

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